The Read Aloud Library

When Lola Visits by Michelle Sterling

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all have memories of our Lola (grandmother) -- for me it's when she made her homemade sampaloc or baked spaghetti, when she would say "ay ...

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. & Jon Archambault

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A fun classic rhyming story about the letter in the alphabet.

Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Fo You See? by Bill Martin Jr./Eric Carle

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another classic children’s book by Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle. What does a dreaming child see now in this book? Let’s discover different animal...

Benjamin and the Backyard Beast by Erin Lee

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This one I can say is a good bedtime story your kids can listen to while winding down for the night. Join Benjamin and his dad as they venture to fin...

Walking with Dad by Andrew Abel

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, June 16, is a special Sunday for a special man in our lives……our Fathers!! This story is dedicated to my dad, who taught me to enjoy going...

Little Squirrel by Britta Teckentrup

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Squirrels hibernate during the Winter. So what do they do when Winter is over? Let’s explore with this little squirrel as we listen to this story to...

Little Owl by Britta Teckentrup

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Owls 🦉 are awake during nighttime. Let’s join this little owl as he goes on an adventure in the night and explore the world when everyone else is...

The Year We Learned To Fly by Jacqueline Woodson

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two siblings are bored and their grandmother teaches them something special….she teaches them how to fly!

A Book About Spring (Leo Lionni’s Friends)

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spring is in the air! Flowers blooming, birds chirping, bees buzzing. Let’s listen to this story together and see what else Spring has to offer us.

Little Seed by Benson Shum

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What can a little seed do to show its love for the Earth? Join me as I read to you this story and let’s go on adventure together with little seed as...

Little Happy Dreamer by Peter H. Reynolds

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s no time like the present to encourage your little one that he/she can be anything he/she dreams of.

My Little Easter Story by Christina Goodings

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My Little Easter Story is a tale about Jesus Christ and how he lived his life and what he taught to people. This is a short story that you can have yo...

The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I grew up listening to the read aloud of this tale about a naughty little rabbit who did not listen to his mother and almost got himself in harms way....

Ruby Flew Too by Jonathan Emmett and Rebecca Harry

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a teacher, often times I meet parents who rave about how their child knows their ABCs or can already count 1-10 at the age of one to one and a half...

Silly Tilly by Eileen Spinelli

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tilly is not an ordinary goose. She takes her baths in apple juice. She wears a pancake as a hat. But the barnyard animals complain that she’s too s...

Tyrone🐕 and the Snow❄️ by Jian Karisse Japay

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am so happy I get to publish this as an audiobook. The first story I wrote! Tyrone is a Bichon Frisé and he loves the snow! So, when December arri...

Introducing Ko-fi!

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello dear listeners! Thanks to all of you The Read Aloud Library here on Spotify has been going strong for 2 years and 4 months! It's amazing how...

The World Needs More Purple People by Kirsten Bell and Benjamin Hart

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask really great questions. They bring their family, frien...

Around the Table that Grandad Built by Melanie Heuiser Hill

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A beautiful illustrated celebration of bounty and gratitude, family and friendship, perfect for the holidays and every day. This warm and welcoming st...

The Thankful Book by Todd Parr

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are you 'thankful' for? This is a great read-aloud to listen with your kids and introduce them about the concept of being thankful. Not ...

The Skin You Live in by Michael Tyler

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrate YOU! Celebrate the skin you live in! There is no one like you and there never will be. Celebrate your color, quirkiness, uniqueness and what...

All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover a school where all young children have a place, have a space, and are loved and appreciated. “An important book that celebrates diversity...

The Things I Love About Pets by Trace Moroney

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have pets? Well, I do or our family does. We have Beagles! Do you know Snoopy? He is a beagle. Ever since I remember we always had a pet dog. ...

Love You Forever by Robert Munsch

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is what a parent's unconditional love looks like. This is the story of how a little boy goes through the stages of childhood and becomes a ma...

Little Cloud by Eric Carle

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Click the link below for the introduction of this book. Happy listening! https://instagram.com/thereadaloudlibrary?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw==

When I Talk To God, I Talk About You by Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When I came across Chrissy and Bradley reading their book on TikTok, I immediately loved the book. It reminded me of my all-time favorite Sandi Patty ...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The transformation of a caterpillar to a butterfly is one of creation's amazing cycles. In this story children will be able to listen to how this ...

Panda and the Magic Soap by Ida-Sabitsana Corpus

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Each child is unique and it is never too early to let them know that their individuality is what makes them uniquely them. Through this book, parents ...

When Lion Feels Shy by Gemma Cary and Krishna Kumar

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's not easy to explain feelings to children which is why books like this that somehow talks and explains about feelings at a level kids will be ...

Where Do Balloons Go? An Uplifting Mystery by Jamie Lee Curtis

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Haven't you ever wondered ... Where do balloons gowhen you let them go free?It can happen by accident.It happened to me. Do they tango with airpl...

I Love You, Blue Kangaroo by Emma Chichester Clark

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every night Blue Kangaroo falls fast asleep, cuddled in Lily's arms. But as new toy animals start arriving, Blue Kangaroo worries that there just ...

How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms? by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Like playing with your toys but cleaning up is not as fun? Well let's see how much fun it can be with the help of our dinosaur friends! Come along for...

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This story is about being yourself despite other children or people making fun of you. Molly Lou Melon's grandma gives her the best advice, and it alw...

Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tucked into bed by his mama, Baby Llama immediately starts worrying when she goes downstairs, and his soft whimpers turn to hollers when she doesn’t...

How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? by Jane Yolen

07 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For many parents, bedtime can be a challenge, especially for toddlers.  This fun bedtime story is sure to make your kids excited to listen to bec...

Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney

31 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"Guess how much I love you," says Little Nutbrown Hare. Little Nutbrown Hare shows his daddy how much he loves him: as wide as he can reach and as far...

Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump T...

Papa, Please Get The Moon for Me by Eric Carle

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Monica wants the moon to play with, so her Papa sets out to get it for her. It isn't easy to climb all the way to the moon, but he finally succeeds--o...

Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gerald the giraffe longs to dance, but his legs are too skinny and his neck is too long. But with some sound advice from a wise cricket, Gerald starts...

Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I read one of the beloved classic children's stories written by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle.

Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What can you create with just one crayon? This is a story about imagination and that sky is the limit for our young children. "One night, after thinki...

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Who do you say goodnight to? Have you ever said goodnight to the moon? Join me as I read you this bedtime story before you say "Goodnight World".

Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Max loves to do mischief when wearing his wolf costume, but when his mother has had enough, she sends him to bed without supper.  Then suddenly, ...

Corduroy by Don Freeman

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does it feel to be owned by a little girl or boy? That's what Corduroy, the little stuff brown bear, is thinking. He has lived in the toy departm...

Moon Rabbit by Natalie Russell

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This story is about a little bunny 🐰 who thought she’s the only one of her kind as she wanders in the park one day she gets surprised to meet and...

If You Give A Pig A Pancake by Laura Numeroff

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What would happen of you give a pig 🐷 a pancake 🥞? Well we’re going to find out in this story 👍🏼 Did you enjoy this story? If you did p...

The Read Aloud Library (Trailer)

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas