150+ Best Read Aloud Picture Books for Kids: As Voted by Parents

Do you love finding new-to-you picture books to read aloud to your children? If you answered yes, then this list is a treat for you! Below you will find over 150 of the very best read aloud picture books as voted by teachers and parents!

This list was developed from the responses of over 500 parents and teachers in response to the question, “What is your all-time favorite picture book to read aloud to your children?”

As I compiled this HUGE list of awesome picture books from the responses I was excited to find lots of new-to-us kids story books – books that I haven’t read before – as a teacher or a mum. Which is quite a novelty for a picture book addict like me!

Of course, many of our tried and true favourites made the list too! There are so many of the all-time best books for kids on this list.

The Very Best Read Aloud Picture Books for Kids

1. Captivating illustrations: It is no surprise that the pictures inform your child’s first impression of a book, so choosing books with wonderful or unique illustrations that capture the imagination is a great place to start.

2. Engaging storyline: Nobody enjoys a boring book! Stories that have a beginning or introduction, action in the middle and a comforting ending are great. Be sure to also check that the amount of text per page corresponds with your child’s attention span.

3. Themes that the child can relate to: Moving house? Awaiting the arrival of a new sibling? Learning to stand up for oneself? Whatever life experiences your child is learning to cope with right now, chances are that there is a great book (or ten!) exploring that same theme.

4. Books exploring universally important topics: Books exploring themes such as friendship, courage, individuality or creativity, help our children to learn about human emotions and relationships in relatable, non-threatening ways.

5. A surprise for the reader: Stories with unexpected endings or with interesting physical features such as textures or last page pop-ups reward the reader’s interest and can work especially well with younger children.

6. Books that make them laugh: Humour in books provides a fabulous way to engage children of all ages.

7. Books that have fun with words: Books that play around with rhythm, rhyme or repetition, and that have fun with vocabulary can be particularly engaging young readers. On repeated readings, they will quickly learn to recite repeated phrases or to fill-in-the-blank where an obvious rhyme occurs.

And remember, just because a book doesn’t capture the interest of your child right now, doesn’t mean that they won’t return to it in six months, a year, or even five years with a renew interest and motivation to read and enjoy it!

RELATED: See our big list of read aloud chapter books as voted by parents too!

Now on to the list…Each title includes linked to Amazon and The Book Depository (these are affiliate links) where you can find reviews and age recommendations for those you are not personally familiar with.

150+ Best Picture Books to Read Aloud

Abiyoyo by Pete Seeger is an African American folktale about a boy and his father who are outcasts from their village, until the villagers need their help to stop the terrible giant, Abiyoyo. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst is a true childhood classic and the story of Alexander who is having the very worst day…so bad in fact, that maybe he should just move to Australia! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Alfie and Annie Rose Storybook by Shirley Hughes is a lovely compilation of stories and poems about siblings Alfie and Annie Rose depicting everyday family life in a simple, reassuring style that young children can relate so well to. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Alice the Fairy by David Shannon is a sweet story about Alice, the temporary (and very imaginative) fairy in training to become a permanent fairy! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Aliens Love Underpants by Ben Cort is a delightfully silly, rhyming story about aliens visiting Earth for one purpose…to steal underpants! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

For even more fun with rhyme, check out this big list of rhyming picture books for kids.

The Book With No Pictures by BJ Novak. You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except with this book everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud..even words like bloop or bluurf! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

All the Ways to Be Smart by Davina Bell This joyful ode to all the unique and wonderful qualities that make children who they are is a must read for every child. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman is the fabulous story of a newly hatched baby bird searching for his mother – which is kind of difficult if you don’t yet know what your mother looks like! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr features familiar animals, bold colors and a rhyming question-and-response text to delight young readers. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Burglar Bill by Janet & Allan Ahlberg is the story of a burglar who accidentally steals a baby – an event that leads him to reform to live an honest life. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina is a delightful story about a peddler and his efforts to outwit a band of mischievous monkeys. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Cat in the Hat by Dr Seuss is the hilarious story of what Dick and Sally expect to be an ordinary day, until an unexpected guest in a red and white arrives – it is, of course, the Cat in the Hat! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Charlie the Caterpillar by Dom De Luise is a story of finding true friendship, no matter what one looks like. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Charlie the Ranch Dog by Ree Drummond is the story of life in the country on a ranch, as shared by a fabulous bassett hound, Charlie the Ranch Dog. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr is a fun alphabet rhyme about the letters of the alphabet racing to the top of a coconut tree. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions by Anna Llenas. Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad, and scared all at once! To help him, a clever child shows him what each feeling means through color. Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

For more picture books about big emotions, check out our Best Books About Feelings list.

Corduroy by Don Freedman shares the adventures of a small, soft toy bear named Corduroy who, after being left on the shelf by a discerning buyer, decides to search the store to find his missing button. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt is about the day Duncan goes to colour only to discover letters from all of his crayons saying the same thing – they’ve had enough and they quit! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell is a fun, interactive book exploring which animal will make the ideal family pet! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Did you Take the B From My _ook? by Beck & Matt Stanton makes for a very funny read aloud as all the bs are missing. Now, the _eetle wearing _lue _oots is _ouncing on the _ed – oh no! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Digging-est Dog by Al Perkins is a funny story about a dog who just can’t stop digging holes! He digs up gardens, road and buildings, and finally digs himself into a hole he can’t get out of. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Dinosaur Roar by Henrietta Strickland is a fun, rhyming tale of dinosaur opposites. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Disgusting Sandwich by Gareth Edwards tells the story of a sandwich that is dropped in the dirt and the race is on amongst the animals to see who will get the sandwich…but will they want it when they get it? Available: Amazon | Book Depository

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Dogger by Shirley Hughes tells the story of Dave losing his favourite soft toy – Dogger. But then Dogger turns up for sale at a neighbourhood fair and someone else buys him before Dave can get the money! How will Dave get Dogger back? Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Do Not Open This Book and Do Not Open This Book Again by Andy Lee feature a fun, blue monster who insists you do not open, or turn the pages, of his book. Will you be brave enough to discover his secret? Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems sees the very funny, extremely persistent Pigeon try to get into the driver’s seat. Whatever you do, don’t let the pigeon drive the bus! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Don’t Push the Button by Bill Cotter is a book with just one rule – don’t push the button…even if it does look kind of nice. You never know what could happen. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin shares the secret to a dragon’s heart…tacos! But watch the salsa. Dragons plus salsa = spicy trouble! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Dr Seuss’s Sleep Book by Dr Seuss is a sleepy tale filled with sleepy, yawning animals. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Duck on a Bike by David Shannon is the hilarious story of a duck who decides it could be fun to ride a bike. The other farm animals think it is the funniest thing they have ever seen – a duck on a bike! But maybe, just maybe they would like to try too! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Duck on a Tractor by David Shannon is the very funny follow up to Duck on a Bike and this time Duck is behind the wheel of Farmer O’Dell’s tractor! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Each Peach Pear Plum by Janet and Allan Ahlberg is a lovely tale of familiar fairy tale characters, told in rhyme, with an eye spy twist. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Feathers for Phoebe by Rod Clement is a lovely story of learning to be who you are. Available: Amazon  |  Book Depository

Fox in Socks by Dr Seuss features some of the slickest, quickest tongue-twisters in town, as told by the Fox to Mr Knox! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel is the first in the series of books about a lovely friendship – from writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other. Available: Amazon  |  Book Depository

The Giant Jumperee by Julia Donaldson. Rabbit and his friends hear a mysterious voice saying, “I’m the giant jumperee and I’m scary as can be!” Who can it be?! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Giraffe and a Half by Shel Silverstein is the fun and crazy cumulative story of a boy and a giraffe. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae is the story of Gerald, the giraffe would love to join in the Jungle Dance but everyone knows that giraffes can’t dance…or can they? Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley is a wonderful, interactive book for helping children face that all too common childhood fear – monsters! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Go Dog Go by PD Eastman features all sorts of dogs! Red dogs, blue dogs, big dogs, little dogs-all kinds of wonderful dogs. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Good Boy Fergus by David Shannon is the story of a rather mischievous but lovable dog on an ordinary day. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Good Night Gorilla by Peggy Rathman shares the story of a gorilla in the zoo who is not ready to sleep. Instead he lets the other animals out of their cages for a nighttime adventure. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown is the classic goodnight story of a little bunny saying goodnight. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

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Good Night Owl by Greg Pizzoli is a wonderful story about an owl preparing for bed who hears a strange noise and decides to investigate. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Go Tell It To The Toucan by Colin West celebrates Jumbo the elephant’s birthday – and what better way to celebrate than by having a jungle jamboree! Available: Amazon  |  Book Depository

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr Seuss is the hilarious tale of Sam-I-Am and his green eggs and ham. Would you dare to try them? Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson sees a clever mouse outwit a series of forest animals who rather fancy him for their tea, with the story of a terrible gruffalo. A longstanding favorite in our house. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Gruffalo’s Child by Julia Donaldson tells the story of the Gruffalo’s child on a hunt for the big bad mouse she has heard so much about. Instead she finds a tiny mouse in the woods and decides to eat it…or will she! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney is a beautiful story of the love between a parent and child, delightful for parents to read to their children. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy by Lynley Dodd (in fact, the entire Hairy Maclary series) was loved by both my kids when they were preschool/kindergarten age. The cumulative rhyming prose is perfect for inviting pre-readers to join in and who wouldn’t love such a fabulous bunch of puppies! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack by Lynley Dodd is the story of a small and determined duckling who sets out to play with a reluctant Hairy Maclary. Available: Amazon  |  Book Depository

Have Fun Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell is a wonderful story about the power of imagination. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Hello My Name is Octicorn by Kevin Diller. Meet Octicorn – half octopus, half unicorn, half confused … which sometimes makes it a little hard to fit in. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Highway Rat by Julia Donaldson. “Quick! Hide all your goodies! The Highway Rat’s coming, and he’s going to steal your snacks.” Will our lovable villain, Highway Rat, finally meet his match? Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Hooway for Wodney Wat by Helen Lester is the story of Rodney Rat who cannot pronounce his Rs. His classmates tease him mercilessly until one day he saves the whole class from a big, bad bully. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Hop on Pop by Dr Seuss has to be the ultimate Seuss rhyme! Loved by toddlers and preschoolers, it’s also a great book to share with early readers. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

A House is a House for Me by Mary Ann Hoberman is a fabulous story told in rhyme about the homes that we all live in – all sorts of different creatures and even some non-creatures! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Hubble Bubble Granny Trouble by Tracey Corderoy is the story of a little girl with a granny who is a little bit different than all the other grannies – she’s a witch! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

I Love My Hair! by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley celebrates the beauty of African American hair. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

I Wish That I Had Duck Feet by Dr Seuss. What would life be like with duck feet or horns like a deer or a whale spout on your head? Available: Amazon | Book Depository

If I Built A House by Chris Van Dusen is about building the house of your dreams. Would you include a race track, a gigantic slide or a flying room? Available: Amazon | Book Depository

I’ll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm is the touching story of Elfie, a dachshund, and her special boy. They live happily together until one morning Elfie does not wake up. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

I Love You Stinky Face by Lisa Mccourt is the story of a mother’s unconditional love and affection for her child. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

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In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek is a beautiful book that describes a range of emotions and how they make you feel physically, with simple language that children can easily relate to. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber is the story of Ira who is excited to sleep at his friend’s house, until his sister questions whether he should take his teddy. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler is the tale of PJ Funnybunny and his quest to be more than a bunny. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Jack and the Flum Flum Tree by Julia Donaldson. When Jack’s granny is ill with a case of the moozles, Jack sets out on a perilous journey to source the only cure – the fruit of the flum flum tree! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Jolly Postman by Janet & Allan Ahlberg provides a fun follow up to a series of beloved fairy tales as the characters write letters to each other. There’s a letter of apology from Goldilocks to the bears, a postcard for the giant from Jack and more. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Katie Morag Delivers the Mail by Mairi Hedderwick is the first in the Katie Morag series of stories about village life on a Scottish island. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Katy No-Pocket by Emmy Payne is a classic tale of a kangaroo without a pouch. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

King Baby by Kate Beaton is a tiny tyrant who runs his parents ragged (as babies tend to do) in this very funny story about growing up. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

King Bidgood’s In The Bathtub by Don and Audrey Wood is a humorous tale of a King who refuses to get out of the bath to rule his kingdom. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn is a reassuring story about starting school (or being away from parents) for young children. Chester Raccoon does not want to start school until his mother introduces him to the Kissing Hand to reassure him of her love. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems is the story of Trixie and Knuffle Bunny’s trip to the laundromat with Dad that goes terribly wrong when Trixie realizes some bunny’s been left behind! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Last Noo-noo by Jill Murphy is the very funny story of a monster who is overly attached to his dummy. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Leap Back Home to Me by Lauren Thompson sees a frog taking his first leap out into the world, and his mama who is always waiting back home for his return. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni is the amazing story of being friends and also being yourself . Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle is a lovely story reinforcing the power of friendship and the importance of working together. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear by Audrey Wood shares the antics of little mouse who will do anything to save his strawberry from the big, hungry bear. It brings a smile to the face of my preschooler every single time we read it. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney sees Llama heading off excitedly for his first day of preschool but when it comes time for mama to leave, Llama is not so sure about school any more. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Llama Llama Red Pyjama by Anna Dewdney is a comforting night time read for young children who find separation at bedtime difficult. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers tells the story of a boy who discovers a penguin on his doorstep, and figuring the penguin must be lost sets out to find the penguin’s home, in what culminates in a journey of friendship. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Magic Beach by Alison Lester is the place where adventure begins! Swimming, surfing, splashing, sand castles and more. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

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The Magic Hat by Mem Fox is the story of a hat that appears in a town, making magic wherever it lands. The townspeople are transformed into playful animals and then the wizard appears. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Marvin Gets Mad! by Joseph Theobold is a cautionary tale about anger and calming down from big emotions. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Meg and Mog by Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski is the first in the classic series of books featuring the kind hearted witch, Meg, and her faithful companion cat, Mog. These titles have remained popular for over 40 years for a reason! Available: Amazon  |  Book Depository

Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard is a wonderful story about showing appreciation for others. The misbehaving students in Room 207 take advantage of their teacher’s good nature until she disappears and they are faced with a rather witchy substitute! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Miss Tizzy by Libba Moore Gray is a lovely story of friendship across generations. Miss Tizzy is beloved by the children in her neighborhood because she makes time to be with them. And when Miss Tizzy becomes ill, the children know just how to return the favour. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Mog the Forgetful Cat by Judith Kerr. Mog is very forgetful and always in trouble. Until one day her forgetfulness comes in handy. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Monster At the End Of This Book by Jon Stone. Sesame Street’s Grover will do anything to stop you turning the pages of this book..after all, there is a monster at the end of the book! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires. A girl has a wonderful idea – she is going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing! But making her magnificent thing is anything but easy, and the girl tries and fails, repeatedly. Eventually, she gets really, really mad and quits! Will she ever succeed in making her most magnificent thing? Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins. A grumpy bear who loves to cook eggs, is mistaken as the mother of goslings who were to be his meal! Bruce tries (in very comical ways) to be rid of the goslings but after several attempts, finally decides to embrace his newly formed family and make the best of it.  Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

Mustache Baby by Bridget Heos is the funny story of a baby born with a mustache and the ways the mustache informs his identity – from cowboy to cat burglar! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

My Big Shouting Day by Rebecca Patterson is a book for a bad day or a bad mood, with a reassuring ending. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes by Eve Sutton is a fun rhyming story about an ordinary house cat and his rather extraordinary counterparts all around the world. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Nana Upstairs, Nana Downstairs by Tomie dePaola is a beautiful intergenerational story about Tommy and his relationship with both his grandmother and his great-grandmother. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Never Tease a Weasel by Jean Condor Soule is a funny, rhyming tale about being kind to animals. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Night Pirates by Peter Harris tells the story of Tom when he is awoken by a band of tough girl pirates and decides to join their ranks. Together they set sail in search of treasure but what will happen when they meet a crew of tough grown-up pirates? Available: Amazon  |  Book Depository

Noni the Pony by Alison Lester. “Noni the Pony is friendly and funny. Her shimmering tail is the color of honey.” A beautiful rhyming tale about friendship. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Oi Frog by Kes Gray. “It’s very simple, really. Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools, gophers sit on sofas, and frogs sit on logs.” But Frog does not want to sit on a log! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

One Button Benny by Alan Windram is the story of Benny, an outcast amongst his fellow robots as he only had one button. But Benny’s button is very important and when he saves the day all of the other robots realise how important a friend Benny actually is. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

One Duck Stuck by Phyllis Root is a one-of-a-kind counting book about a mucky duck stuck in the mud! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish by Dr Seuss is a whimsical rhyme about a parade of fascinating imaginary creatures that shows kids that reading can be simply about good, old fashioned fun. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Owl Babies by Martin Waddell is a lovely story that reassures young children that mama is coming back. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

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The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch is a modern day fairytale featuring a brave princess who rescues a very snooty and ungrateful prince. Available: Amazon  |  Book Depository

The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson is about a string of paper dolls on a fantastical adventure through the house and out into the garden. Can the escape the dangers they encounter along the way? Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Parts, More Parts & Even More Parts by Tedd Arnold is a funny series of stories about the strange things our bodies do – from fuzz in our belly button to loose teeth. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Peace at Last by Jill Murphy tells the story of Mr Bear and the night he could not find anywhere peaceful to sleep. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Peanut Butter and Cupcake by Terry Border is a wonderful story about friendship and the journey to find a friend that feels just right. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Mr McGee and the Perfect Nest by Pamela Allen. Lazy Bird wanted a nest. Nothing would do except the best. She tries teapots, dustbins and more until she sees Mr McGee’s umbrella! Has she found the perfect nest Available: Amazon  |  Book Depository

Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin is the popular story of Pete the Cat out for a walk in his new white shoes. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Pig the Pug by Aaron Blabey. Children love Pig the rather naughty pug. He’s more than a little greedy and selfish (Pig the Pug) but his naughty plans never quite work out the way Pig hopes they will! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Pigeon Needs a Bath by Mo Willems sees the persuasive Pigeon back and this time he insists that he doesn’t need a bath! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Pirates Love Underpants by Claire Freedman and they’re on a special quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain’s treasure chest! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Red is Best by Kathy Stinson is a celebration of colour – because red is always best! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Rhyming Rabbit by Julia Donaldson is about a rabbit who feels lonely and misunderstood as none of the other animals appreciate his poetry. Until one night he meets someone who shares his enthusiasm. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Room On the Broom by Julia Donaldson is the story of a friendly witch and her cat companion as they encounter a series of helpful animals that would ask to join them on the broom. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Rosie Revere Engineer by Andrea Beatty is a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets who dreams of becoming a great engineer. Her first task – to make a contraption that will help Great Aunt Rose to fly! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Roxaboxen by Alice McLerran might not look like much but sand and rocks and some old wooden boxes but it is a special place – a sparkling world of jeweled homes, streets edged with the whitest stones, and two ice cream shops, at least in the imaginations of the children of Roxaboxen. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown is the sweet story of a bunny who keeps running away from his mother in an imaginary game of hide-and-seek. But mother is there for him everytime he returns. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Sadie and the Silver Shoes by Jane Godwin. My children both loved all of Jane Godwin’s wonderful titles as preschoolers. In this one, Sadie has three older brothers to pass along hand-me-downs, so she doesn’t have much say in choosing her clothes! But Sadie is allowed to pick her shoes, so one day she buys the most beautiful silver shoes ever. Sadly, when Sadie and her brothers are adventuring,  one shoe falls into the creek and is swept away. Whatever will Sadie do with one silver shoe?  Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

The Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Anne Hoberman is a funny story about a mother with seven children who are all very fussy eaters. When every child wants to eat different things for every meal, what is a mother to to?! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

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The Smartest Giant in Town by Julia Donaldson is a sweet story about giving selflessly to others in need. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright is a snowman who feels the cold. When he seeks a warm solution, he melts! Fortunately the children know just what to do to build Sneezy up again. Available: Amazon  |  Book Depository

Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell is about having the confidence to stand tall when when others try to tear you down. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Steam Train Dream Train by Sherri Duskey Rinker is a bedtime story about the dream train that is loaded with all the ingredients for wonderful dreams. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Stephanie’s Ponytail by Robert Munsch is a lighthearted tale about not being afraid to be yourself and the dangers of following others instead of having your own mind. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Stick Man by Julia Donaldson. One day Stick Man is carried off by a mischievous dog who wants to play and things go from bad to worse as Stick Man is carried farther and farther away from home. How will he ever make it back to his family? Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf is the story of a bull who would much rather smell flowers than fight in bullfights. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Story of the Little Mole Who Knew It Was None of His Business by Werner Holzwarth. The hilarous tale of a little mole who wakes up one morning only to have one of the other animals ‘do its business’ on his head. The Little Mole sets out to track down the culprit, and to exact his revenge in his own little way! Available: Amazon | The Book Depository

Stuck by Oliver Jeffers is a very funny story about the time Floyd’s kite got stuck in a tree. When he throws up his shoe to knock it down, that gets stuck too and before long a whole host of funny things end up stuck in the tree! Will Floyd get his kite back? Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Superworm by Julia Donaldson saves the day in all sorts of ways and is loved by his friends. But who will save Superworm when he is captured by a wicked Wizard Lizard? Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig is the story of a donkey who accidentally turns himself into a rock with a magic pebble. His family are distraught when they discover him missing and Sylvester desperately tries to find a way back to them. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Tabby McTat: The Musical Cat by Julia Donaldson. Tabby McTat sings all day long with Fred the busker, until the day they are separated. How will they find each other again? Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox shares a simple message of diversity and tolerance with our very youngest citizens. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Thelma the Unicorn by Aaron Blabey is about a horse who dreams of being a unicorn but when her dream unexpectedly comes true she learns a lesson in loving yourself…even without sparkles! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

There’s a Hippopotamus on the Roof Eating Cake by Hazel Edwards. There is an imaginary Hippo who can do whatever he likes on the roof. In fact, he does all the things a little girl wishes she could, but is not allowed. Available: Amazon  |  Book Depository

This is a Ball by Beck and Matt Stanton is a fun interactive book that is sure to drive your children crazy! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Thomas’ Snowsuit by Robert Munsch. A hilarious story about Thomas who is not happy with his new snowsuit and despite the pleas of his mother, teacher and even school principal, he refuses to wear it. Available: Amazon  |  Book Depository

The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr. When the doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea they certainly don’t expect to see a big furry, stripy tiger at the door! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

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Time for Bed by Mem Fox is a peaceful rhyme about baby animals going to sleep. A perfect sleepy time tale for toddlers. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle. In autumn, a strong wind blows flower seeds high in the air and carries them far across the land. One by one, many of the seeds are lost until only the tiniest seed remains. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland. Four animal friends take shelter from the rain in a cave, only to find it is already occupied by a very cranky bear. Can the well meaning friends find a way to help the bear feel happier? Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is the beloved tale of a voracious caterpillar who eats his way through the days of the week before changing into a beautiful butterfly. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

We’re Going on A Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen deserves a place on every family bookshelf. This classic tale of a family headed off on a bear hunt engages children with it’s engaging chant. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

What the Ladybug Heard by Julia Donaldson is a fabulous romp through a farmyard as the animals band together to stop a team of rascally robbers from stealing the farmer’s fine prize cow. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Where is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek features red sheep and blue sheep, wind sheep and wave sheep, scared sheep and brave sheep, but where is the green sheep? Available: Amazon  |  Book Depository

Where’s My Teddy? by Jez Alborough. Eddie’s in for the surprise of his life when he discovers that his teddy bear has grown much too big to cuddle… but is this teddy really his??? Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You by Nancy Tillman. Love is the greatest gift we have to give our children, it’s the one thing they can carry with them each and every day and this book is a celebration of the love a parent has for their child. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Wide Mouthed Frog by Keith Faulkner is about a curious frog who questions all of the animals about what they like to eat…until he meets one that likes to eat wide mouthed frogs! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith is a hilarious cumulative song, with each page telling us something new about the donkey until we end up with a spunky, hanky-panky, cranky, stinky, dinky, lanky, honky-tonky, winky, wonky donkey! Available: Amazon  |  Book Depository

The Worst Princess by Sara Ogilvie is the tale of a feisty princess as she escapes the clutches of a disappointing prince in a funny twist on the traditional princess tale. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. When Max puts on a wolf suit and makes mischief his mother calls him ‘Wild Thing’ and sends him to bed without his supper in this award winning celebration of emotions, imagination and the power of home. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Whiz Pop! Granny Stop! by Tracey Corderoy. Granny just loves to help- a little magic always speeds things along but her granddaughter wants to have her birthday the “normal” way — no magic! Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Wilfrid Gordon MacDonald Partridge by Mem Fox. Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge lives next door to a nursing home in which resides Miss Nancy, his favorite friend, because she has four names as well. When Miss Nancy “loses” her memory, Wilfrid sets out to find it for her Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Wolf’s Coming by Joe Kulka. A howl echoes through the forest, animals quickly stop what they’re doing and run for home. Look out–Wolf’s coming! But things are not as they seem in this suspenseful story. Available: Amazon | Book Depository

Wombat Stew by Marcia Vaughan. A dingo catches a wombat and begins to make wombat stew but he receives some rather unusual cooking advice from the other bush animals, unaware that they are protecting their friend, Wombat. Available: Amazon  |  Book Depository

Zog by Julia Donaldson is the keenest dragon in school but he’s also the most accident-prone! Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises. But will she be able to help him with his toughest test- capturing a princess? Available: Amazon  |  Book Depository

Now that you have a heap of great read aloud book suggestions, be sure to check out our read aloud tips and make read aloud time your favourite part of the day!

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