Dana Reads
A family friendly selection of children's books that are read out loud by an engaging and joyful personality. Parents too tired for Storytime? Teachers looking to find new content or a fresh perspective for a Lesson Plan? Nose around this site for a bit, and you'll be sure to find something special for the child in your life!
The content on this page is meant to be used to stimulate reading interest and understanding through the out loud reading and sharing of various children's books. If you enjoy a book that is shared, I encourage you to find it at your local bookstore or library and read along with me!
This site's intention is for educational purposes and its content is created under Fair Use by Dana Reads for Literacy, a non-profit organization. No copyright infringement or personal gain is intended.
Reads Are Thinkers
Raccoon On His Own Adventure Read Aloud Book by Jim Arnosky
The World is Awaiting You Read Aloud Book by Marianne Richmond
8 Little Planets Read Aloud About the Solar System Book by Chris Ferrie
The Mermaid with No Tail by Jessica Long Read Aloud
How to Pee Your Pants *the right way* Read Aloud
Hello There, Sunshine by Tabitha Brown Read Aloud Children’s Book 📕
I Am Ruth Bader Ginsburg Ordinary People Change the World Read Aloud
I Am Sally Ride - Ordinary People Change the World Read Aloud
Be a Friend by Selena Yoon Read Aloud
The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld Read Aloud
May You Love and Be Loved by Cleo Wade Read Aloud
Love is My Favorite Thing by Emma Chickchester Clark Read Aloud
Winter Dance Read Aloud by Marion Dane Bauer and Richard Jones
Woo Hoo! You're doing great! Read Aloud by Sandra Boynton
Penguin and Pinecone a Friendship Story Read Aloud by Salina Yoon
The Keeper of Wild Words
Have Yourself a Hairy Little Christmas Read and Touch Book about Santa and his Beard
Maple and Willow’s Christmas Tree Holiday Read Aloud by Lori Nichols
The Crayons Christmas Read Aloud with Unboxing of Gift Letters by Drew DeWalt
The Sour Grape Read Aloud by Jory John and Pete Oswald
Happy Winter Solstice! Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak Read Aloud by Dana Reads for Lit
Carl and the Meaning of Life A Read Aloud Story about Ecosystems and Earth’s Balance by D. Freedman
Wonder Walkers and the Power of Observation and Curiosity by Micha Archer Caldacott Medalist
Railroad Hank a Read Aloud about Friendship and Caring for Others by Lisa Moser and Benji Davies
I Really Want To Win a story about competition and finding your talent by Simon Philip
I Want To Work in Human Resources exploring a career as an HR Professional by Kelsie Beckfield
The Smart Cookie a book about finding you special gifts and talents by Jory John
Special Edition Fart Book : Farts A Spotters Guide to Flatulence by Crai S. Bower
Little Blue Truck MAKES A FRIEND a read aloud about being open and welcoming by Jill McElmurry
Ten Beautiful Things A story about long car rides and filling empty feelings by Molly Griffin