Read Aloud Books

Millions of Cats

Wanda Gag (Paperback)

Genre: Fiction - Children's Picture Books; Book Theme: Animals

"Millions of Cats" by Wanda Gag, a Newbery Honor Books award-winner, is a classic picture book that has delighted children for generations. An old man in search of a cat for his wife returns with millions of cats. Wanda Gag's black ink illustrations are detailed and appealing. "Millions of Cats" is a great read-aloud story to share with preschoolers, kindergarteners and beginning readers.

Caps for Sale

Esphyr Slobodkina (Paperback)

Genres: Fiction - Children's Picture Books, Humorous Stories; Book Theme: Animals

"Caps for Sale" by Esphyr Slobodkina is one of the best children's picture books. The author tells a humorous story about a peddler who sells caps and his encounter with mischievous monkeys. Colorful pictures help tell a captivating story. Children will enjoy this classic book. "Caps for Sale" is a fun book to read aloud.

Ten Apples Up on Top! (Bright and Early Series)

Dr. Seuss, Roy McKie (Board Books)

Genres: Fiction - Children's Picture Books, Humorous Stories; Book Themes: Animals, Counting and Number, Rhyming Stories

In "Ten Apples Up on Top" by Dr. Seuss, three animals try to see who can balance more apples up on top of their heads. Dr. Seuss tells a funny rhyming story with simple texts and humorous pictures. Preschoolers, kindergarteners and first graders can learn to count from 1 to 10 from this silly counting book from Dr. Seuss. "Ten Apples Up on Top" is a fun picture book to read aloud.