First Novels to Read Aloud

For your convenience, this list is arranged roughly from youngest (picture books) to oldest (high school) selections.

The original Paddington Bear series (make sure they're written by Michael Bond, and not just based on his characters)

Stuart Little – E B White (not everyone loves this book like I do; it has a somewhat open ending)

Charlotte's Web – E B White

My Father's Dragon trilogy – Ruth Stiles Gannett

Gooney Bird Greene series – Lois Lowry

The Ralph Mouse Collection – Beverly Cleary

The Ramona Collection – Beverly Cleary

The Henry Huggins Collection – Beverly Cleary

Homer Price and More Homer Price – Robert McCloskey (More Homer Price was previously titled Centerburg Tales)

Adventures of Pippi Longstocking – Astrid Lindgren

The Mrs Piggle Wiggle Collection – Betty MacDonald (Yes, the same Betty MacDonald that made the Comfort Reads for Mom booklist)

Clementine series – Sara Pennypacker

Freckle Juice – Judy Blume

anything by Clyde Robert Bulla (This is a great way to sneak some history into your child's early reading!)