Read-Alouds
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
Enter a world that just gets curiouser and curiouser filled with
silly characters and unexpected adventure.
The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne
Discover the little joys and simple wisdom of a silly old bear and
his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.
The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
Journey through the wardrobe and discover seven magical books of
lions, witches, fauns, and giants.
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Eloise by Kay Thompson
Boredom is not an option with Eloise, the energetic and talkative
girl who lives at the Plaza Hotel.
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Consider the costs and benefits of giving and receiving with this
timeless tale of friendship.
Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift
Voyage to four marvelous lands with a kindhearted ship's surgeon.
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crocket Johnson
Celebrate the power of imagination as Harold draws a lovely land
of excitement.
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Join Bilbo Baggins and a company of dwarves on an adventure to raid
a dragon's treasure stash.
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The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupery
Journey from a planet no larger than a house across the galaxy and
see life on Earth with new eyes.
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Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty MacDonald
Delight in the untraditional solutions to children's problems offered
by the lady from the upside-down house.
Peter and the Wolf by Vladimir Vagin
Turn on Prokofiev's famous symphony to accompany the story of a
boy who outwits a wicked wolf.
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Spend a season with the amiable Mole, the shy Badger, Toad the terrible
driver, and the welcoming Water Rat.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Travel down the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the
Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Man.
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Folk and Fairy Tales
Aesop's Fables
These well-loved animal tales from ancient Greece teach how to be
better human beings.
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The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen
The original stories don't always end happily ever after but are
sure to enchant readers young and old.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
From Snow White to Rumplestiltskin, the classic, magic
(and sometimes tragic!) tales that have captivated generations.
Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling
Find out how the leopard got his spots, the origin of the camel's
hump, and other animal mysteries.
The Adventure of Momotaro, the Peach Boy by Ralph
F. McCarthy
Found floating inside a peach, a boy grows up to free a town from
terrible demons.
The Bossy Gallito: A Traditional Cuban Folktale by
Lucia M. GonzÃÆÃÆÃâ ÃâÃÆÃâÃâález
A rooster gets in trouble on the way to his uncle's wedding.
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The Fortune-Tellers by Lloyd Alexander
A carpenter in Cameroon finds his life takes an unexpected twist
after visiting a fortune-teller.
It Could Always Be Worse: A Yiddish Folktale by Margot
Zemach
A rabbi explains to a struggling peasant that all misfortune is
relative.
The Mitten: A Ukrainian Folktale by Jan Brett
A lost mitten is found by a bevy of animals and eventually returned
to its owner.
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Perez and Martina: A Puerto Rican Folktale by Pura
Belpre
Follow the ill-fated romance of Martina the cockroach and Perez
the mouse.
Stone Soup by Ann McGovern
How can a hungry man convince a stingy woman to help make a tasty
soup?
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Two of Everything: A Chinese Folktale by Lily Toy
Hong
An old magic pot doubles all that's put it in it even people!
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale
by Verna Aardema
Learn how a tiny rumor can make a huge commotion in this Caldecott-winning
allegory.
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