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Pre-K Read-Alouds

Pre-K is the year a child goes from listening to stories to starting to read them. These read-alouds are made for 4 and 5 year olds: short books, clear words, and stories that build vocabulary and confidence before kindergarten. Every book is narrated in a real human voice.

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What makes a good Pre-K read-aloud

A good Pre-K read-aloud is short enough to finish in one sitting and rich enough to talk about after. The books on this list use simple sentences, clear pictures, and words a 4 or 5 year old can learn and use.

Read aloud every day if you can, even for ten minutes. Let your child point at the words as they light up, and let them finish a sentence they already know. That small moment of reading along is the start of reading alone.

These books cover the things Pre-K children are learning: letters and sounds, numbers and shapes, feelings and friends, and the world around them. Pick the ones that match what your child is curious about right now.

The Pre-K list: books by age

For ages 1 to 3 years

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Read Along Book1, 2, 3... Come Count With Me! by Sippi S.

1, 2, 3... Come Count With Me!

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 20 pages, 65 words, about 2 minutes

A book for toddlers to help them learn to count from 1 to 20.

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Audio BookBaa Baa Black Sheep by Smart Kidz Club

Baa Baa Black Sheep

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 2 - Easy Readers | Audio Book

Sing along to this popular nursery rhyme.

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Read Along BookBig Vehicles by Sippi S.

Big Vehicles

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 15 pages, 35 words, about 1 minutes

A brightly illustrated picture book for babies and toddlers that introduces them to big vehicles they see in construction zones and work areas.

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Audio BookBook of Eights by Smart Kidz Club

Book of Eights

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Audio Book

A brightly illustrated book that introduces the number eight and its number name.

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Audio BookBook of Fives by Smart Kidz Club

Book of Fives

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Audio Book

A brightly illustrated book that introduces the number five and its number name.

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Audio BookBook of Fours by Smart Kidz Club

Book of Fours

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Audio Book

A brightly illustrated book that introduces the number four and its number name.

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Audio BookBook of Nines by Smart Kidz Club

Book of Nines

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Audio Book

A brightly illustrated book that introduces the number nine and its number name.

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Audio BookBook of Ones by Smart Kidz Club

Book of Ones

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Audio Book

A brightly illustrated book that introduces the number one and its number name.

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Audio BookBook of Sevens by Smart Kidz Club

Book of Sevens

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Audio Book

A brightly illustrated book that introduces the number seven and its number name.

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Audio BookBook of Sixes by Smart Kidz Club

Book of Sixes

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Audio Book

A brightly illustrated book that introduces the number six and its number name.

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Audio BookBook of Tens by Smart Kidz Club

Book of Tens

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Audio Book

A brightly illustrated book that introduces the number ten and its number name.

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Audio BookBook of Threes by Smart Kidz Club

Book of Threes

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Audio Book

A brightly illustrated book that introduces the number three and its number name.

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Audio BookBook of Twos by Smart Kidz Club

Book of Twos

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Audio Book

A brightly illustrated book that introduces the number two and its number name.

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Read Along BookCosas que son Amarillas by Meagan J. Meehan

Cosas que son Amarillas

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 25 words, about 1 minutes

Ayúdele a su niño pequeño a reconocer diferentes objetos amarillos introduciéndole el color amarillo y objetos que son amarillos.

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Read Along BookCosas que son Anaranjadas by Meagan J. Meehan

Cosas que son Anaranjadas

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 35 words, about 1 minutes

Ayúdele a su niño pequeño a reconocer diferentes objetos anaranjados introduciéndole el color anaranjado y objetos que son anaranjados.Introduce your little one to all the things that are orange helping him learn to recognize the color orange and the objects that are orange.

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Read Along BookCosas que son Azules by Meagan J. Meehan

Cosas que son Azules

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 30 words, about 1 minutes

Ayúdele a su niño pequeño a reconocer diferentes objetos azules introduciéndole el color azul y objetos que son azules.

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Read Along BookCosas que son Blancas by Meagan J. Meehan

Cosas que son Blancas

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 25 words, about 1 minutes

Ayúdele a su niño pequeño a reconocer diferentes objetos blancos introduciéndole el color blanco y objetos que son blancos.Introduce your little one to all the things that are white helping him learn to recognize the color white and introducing him to objects that are white.

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Read Along BookCosas que son Grises by Meagan J. Meehan

Cosas que son Grises

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 25 words, about 1 minutes

Ayúdele a su niño pequeño a reconocer diferentes objetos grises introduciéndole el color gris y objetos que son gris.Introduce your little one to all the things that are gray helping him learn to recognize the color gray and introducing him to objects that are gray.

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Read Along BookCosas que son Marrones by Meagan J. Meehan

Cosas que son Marrones

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 25 words, about 1 minutes

Ayúdele a su niño pequeño a reconocer diferentes objetos marrón introduciéndole el color marrón y objetos que son marrón.

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Read Along BookCosas que son Moradas by Meagan J. Meehan

Cosas que son Moradas

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 25 words, about 1 minutes

Ayúdele a su niño pequeño a reconocer diferentes objetos morados introduciéndole el color morado y objetos que son morados.Introduce your little one to all the things that are purple helping him learn to recognize the color purple and introducing him to objects that are purple.

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Read Along BookCosas que son Negras by Meagan J. Meehan

Cosas que son Negras

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 30 words, about 1 minutes

Ayúdele a su niño pequeño a reconocer diferentes objetos morados introduciéndole el color morado y objetos que son morados.

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Read Along BookCosas que son Rojas by Meagan J. Meehan

Cosas que son Rojas

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 25 words, about 1 minutes

Ayúdele a su niño pequeño a reconocer diferentes objetos rojos introduciéndole el color rojo y objetos que son rojos.

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Read Along BookCosas que son Rosadas by Meagan J. Meehan

Cosas que son Rosadas

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 30 words, about 1 minutes

Ayúdele a su niño pequeño a reconocer diferentes objetos rosados introduciéndole el color rosado y objetos que son rosados.Introduce your little one to all the things that are pink helping him learn to recognize the color pink and introducing him to objects that are pink.

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Read Along BookCosas que son Verdes by Meagan J. Meehan

Cosas que son Verdes

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 20 words, about 1 minutes

Ayúdele a su niño pequeño a reconocer diferentes objetos verdes introduciéndole el color verde y objetos que son verdes.Introduce your little one to all the things that are green helping him learn to recognize the color green and introducing him to objects that are green.

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Read Along BookCosas que yo hago by Sippi S.

Cosas que yo hago

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 25 pages, 60 words, about 1 minutes

Un libro precioso con fotografías para los niños y lectores jóvenes sobre palabras de acción y todas las cosas divertidas que ellos hacen.A lovely photo book for toddlers and young readers about actions words and all the fun things that they do.

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Read Along BookDeportes que jugamos by Sippi S.

Deportes que jugamos

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 30 words, about 1 minutes

A brightly illustrated picture book for babies and toddlers that introduces them to the popular sports around the world.Un libro brillantemente ilustrado para bebes y niños jóvenes que les introduce algunos deportes populares a través del mundo.

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Read Along BookEl Tiempo by Sippi S.

El Tiempo

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 21 pages, 45 words, about 1 minutes

Un libro brillantemente ilustrado para niños y lectores jóvenes que les enseña cómo reconocer y leer sobre el tiempo.A brightly illustrated picture book for toddlers and young readers that teaches them about reading and recognizing weather signs.

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Audio BookFive Little Ducks by Smart Kidz Club

Five Little Ducks

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 2 - Easy Readers | Audio Book

Sing along to this popular nursery rhyme.

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Audio BookFive Little Monkeys by Smart Kidz Club

Five Little Monkeys

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 2 - Easy Readers | Audio Book

Sing along to this popular nursery rhyme.

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Read Along BookFormas by Sippi S.

Formas

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 30 words, about 1 minutes

A brightly illustrated picture book for babies and toddlers that helps teach recognition of basic shapes and their names.Un libro brillantemente ilustrado para bebes y niños jóvenes que les enseña a reconocer algunas formas básicas y sus nombres.

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Read Along BookFruits by Sippi S.

Fruits

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 19 pages, 20 words, about 1 minutes

A picture book introducing the different fruits that we eat for nutrition and health.

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Audio BookHumpty Dumpty by Smart Kidz Club

Humpty Dumpty

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 2 - Easy Readers | Audio Book

Sing along to this popular nursery rhyme.

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Audio BookIncy Wincy Spider by Smart Kidz Club

Incy Wincy Spider

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 2 - Easy Readers | Audio Book

Sing along to this popular nursery rhyme.

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Audio BookJack and Jill by Smart Kidz Club

Jack and Jill

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 2 - Easy Readers | Audio Book

Sing along to this popular nursery rhyme.

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Read Along BookJen and I by Smart Kidz Club

Jen and I

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 80 words, about 1 minutes

This book only uses the Dolch words for Pre-Kindergarten and is a perfect story for beginner readers.

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Read Along BookLas Partes de mi cuerpo by Sippi S.

Las Partes de mi cuerpo

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 31 pages, 75 words, about 1 minutes

A brightly illustrated picture book for young readers that teaches them about the parts of their body.Un libro brillantemente ilustrado para los lectores jóvenes que les enseña sobre las partes de su cuerpo.

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Read Along BookLily and Ben's Super Fun Book Club by Smart Kidz Club

Lily and Ben's Super Fun Book Club

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 2 - Easy Readers | Read Along Book

Lily and Ben love books so much that they decide to start a book club. They invite their friends and make it super fun for all.

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Audio BookLittle Miss Muffet by Smart Kidz Club

Little Miss Muffet

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 2 - Easy Readers | Audio Book

Sing along to this popular nursery rhyme.

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Read Along BookLook at Me! by Smart Kidz Club

Look at Me!

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 80 words, about 1 minutes

This book only uses the Dolch words for Pre-Kindergarten and is a perfect story for beginner readers.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of A's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of A's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with A.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of B's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of B's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with B.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of C's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of C's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with C.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of D's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of D's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with D.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of E's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of E's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with E.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of F's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of F's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with F.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of G's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of G's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with G.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of H's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of H's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with H.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of I's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of I's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 15 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with I.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of J's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of J's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 15 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with J.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of K's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of K's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with K.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of L's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of L's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with L.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of M's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of M's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with M.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of N's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of N's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with N.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of O's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of O's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with O.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of P's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of P's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with P.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of Q's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of Q's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with Q.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of R's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of R's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with R.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of S's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of S's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with S.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of T's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of T's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with T.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of U's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of U's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 10 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with U.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of V's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of V's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 10 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with V.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of W's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of W's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with W.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of X & Y by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of X & Y

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with X, Y.

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Read Along BookLook at the Book of Z's by Smart Kidz Club

Look at the Book of Z's

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 8 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the most common words that begin with Z.

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Audio BookMary Had a Little Lamb by Smart Kidz Club

Mary Had a Little Lamb

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 2 - Easy Readers | Audio Book

Sing along to this popular nursery rhyme.

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Read Along BookMy Apple by Smart Kidz Club

My Apple

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 85 words, about 1 minutes

This book only uses the Dolch words for Pre-Kindergarten and is a perfect story for beginner readers.

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Read Along BookMy Family - Pre-K by Sippi S.

My Family - Pre-K

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 6 pages, 55 words, about 1 minutes

An introduction to the family, relations, and relatives.

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Read Along BookMy First Book of Alphabet by Smart Kidz Club

My First Book of Alphabet

Ages: 1 to 3 years, 3 to 5 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 26 pages, 55 words, about 2 minutes

Introduce your little one to the 26 letters of the Alphabet.

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Read Along BookMy First Book of Animals by Smart Kidz Club

My First Book of Animals

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 25 pages, 25 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the common animals.

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Read Along BookMy first Book of Colors by Smart Kidz Club

My first Book of Colors

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 22 pages, 35 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the basic colors.

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Read Along BookMy First Book of Festivals of India by Smart Kidz Club

My First Book of Festivals of India

Ages: 1 to 3 years, 3 to 5 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 18 pages, 30 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the different festivals of India.

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Read Along BookMy First Book of Food by Smart Kidz Club

My First Book of Food

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 26 pages, 30 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the common food they eat or see.

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Read Along BookMy First Book of Indian Currency by Smart Kidz Club

My First Book of Indian Currency

Ages: 1 to 3 years, 3 to 5 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 10 pages, 20 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the Indian currency.

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Read Along BookMy First Book of Numbers to 20 by Smart Kidz Club

My First Book of Numbers to 20

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 20 pages, 40 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to numbers and counting up to 20.

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Read Along BookMy First Book of Opposites - Pre-K by Shirley A. Jones

My First Book of Opposites - Pre-K

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 6 pages, 10 words, about 1 minutes

Discover the world of opposites that teaches children that everything is not alike.

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Read Along BookMy First Book of Playground Things by Smart Kidz Club

My First Book of Playground Things

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 10 pages, 15 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the things in the playground.

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Read Along BookMy First Book of Shapes by Smart Kidz Club

My First Book of Shapes

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 20 pages, 30 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the common shapes along with some basic colors.

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Read Along BookMy First Book of Things on the Farm by Smart Kidz Club

My First Book of Things on the Farm

Ages: 1 to 3 years, 3 to 5 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 20 pages, 20 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the common things and animals found on the farm.

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Read Along BookMy First Book of Things That Go by Smart Kidz Club

My First Book of Things That Go

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 22 pages, 30 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the things that go.

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Read Along BookMy First Book of Tools by Smart Kidz Club

My First Book of Tools

Ages: 1 to 3 years, 3 to 5 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 34 pages, 45 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to the common tools.

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Read Along BookMy School by Smart Kidz Club

My School

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 85 words, about 1 minutes

This book only uses the Dolch words for Pre-Kindergarten and is a perfect story for beginner readers.

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Audio BookOld McDonald by Smart Kidz Club

Old McDonald

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 2 - Easy Readers | Audio Book

Sing along to this popular nursery rhyme.

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Read Along BookOpuestos by Shirley A. Jones

Opuestos

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 31 pages, 65 words, about 2 minutes

Discover the world of opposites that teaches children that everything is not alike.Descubre el mundo de los opuestos que enseña a los niños que no todo es igual.

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Read Along BookParts of My Body by Sippi S.

Parts of My Body

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 31 pages, 40 words, about 1 minutes

A brightly illustrated picture book for young readers that teaches them about the parts of their body.

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Read Along BookRed Balloon by Smart Kidz Club

Red Balloon

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 80 words, about 1 minutes

This book only uses the Dolch words for Pre-Kindergarten and is a perfect story for beginner readers.

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Audio BookRing O' Roses by Smart Kidz Club

Ring O' Roses

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 2 - Easy Readers | Audio Book

Sing along to this popular nursery rhyme.

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Audio BookRow Your Boat by Smart Kidz Club

Row Your Boat

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 2 - Easy Readers | Audio Book

Sing along to this popular nursery rhyme.

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Read Along BookShapes by Sippi S.

Shapes

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 12 pages, 20 words, about 1 minutes

A brightly illustrated picture book for babies and toddlers that helps teach recognition of basic shapes and their names.

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Read Along BookSports that we play by Sippi S.

Sports that we play

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 13 pages, 25 words, about 1 minutes

A brightly illustrated picture book for babies and toddlers that introduces them to the popular sports around the world.

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Read Along BookThe Big Cat by Smart Kidz Club

The Big Cat

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 85 words, about 1 minutes

This book only uses the Dolch words for Pre-Kindergarten and is a perfect story for beginner readers.

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Read Along BookThings That Are Black by Meagan J. Meehan

Things That Are Black

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 25 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to all the things that are black helping him learn to recognize the color black and introducing him to objects that are black.

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Read Along BookThings That Are Blue by Meagan J. Meehan

Things That Are Blue

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 25 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to all the things that are blue helping him learn to recognize the color blue and introducing him to objects that are blue.

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Read Along BookThings That Are Brown by Meagan J. Meehan

Things That Are Brown

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 20 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to all the things that are brown helping him learn to recognize the color brown and introducing him to objects that are brown.

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Read Along BookThings That Are Gray by Meagan J. Meehan

Things That Are Gray

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 20 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to all the things that are gray helping him learn to recognize the color gray and introducing him to objects that are gray.

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Read Along BookThings That Are Green by Meagan J. Meehan

Things That Are Green

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 20 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to all the things that are green helping him learn to recognize the color green and introducing him to objects that are green.

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Read Along BookThings That Are Orange by Meagan J. Meehan

Things That Are Orange

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 25 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to all the things that are orange helping him learn to recognize the color orange and the objects that are orange.

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Read Along BookThings That Are Pink by Meagan J. Meehan

Things That Are Pink

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 25 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to all the things that are pink helping him learn to recognize the color pink and introducing him to objects that are pink.

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Read Along BookThings That Are Purple by Meagan J. Meehan

Things That Are Purple

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 25 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to all the things that are purple helping him learn to recognize the color purple and introducing him to objects that are purple.

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Read Along BookThings That Are Red by Meagan J. Meehan

Things That Are Red

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 25 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to all the things that are red helping him learn to recognize the color red and the objects that are red.

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Read Along BookThings That Are White by Meagan J. Meehan

Things That Are White

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 25 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to all the things that are white helping him learn to recognize the color white and introducing him to objects that are white.

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Read Along BookThings That Are Yellow by Meagan J. Meehan

Things That Are Yellow

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 20 words, about 1 minutes

Introduce your little one to all the things that are yellow helping him learn to recognize the color yellow and introducing him to objects that are yellow.

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Read Along BookThings that I do by Sippi S.

Things that I do

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 27 pages, 60 words, about 1 minutes

A lovely photo book for toddlers and young readers about actions words and all the fun things that they do.

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Audio BookThis is the way by Smart Kidz Club

This is the way

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 2 - Easy Readers | Audio Book

Sing along to this popular nursery rhyme.

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Read Along BookToy is Funny by Smart Kidz Club

Toy is Funny

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 75 words, about 1 minutes

This book only uses the Dolch words for Pre-Kindergarten and is a perfect story for beginner readers.

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Read Along BookVegetables by Sippi S.

Vegetables

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 21 pages, 25 words, about 1 minutes

A picture book introducing the different vegetables that we eat for nutrition and health.

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Read Along BookVehicles that I see by Sippi S.

Vehicles that I see

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 19 pages, 35 words, about 1 minutes

A brightly illustrated picture book for babies and toddlers that introduces them to common vehicles they see around them.

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Read Along BookVehículos Grandes by Sippi S.

Vehículos Grandes

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 13 pages, 45 words, about 1 minutes

A brightly illustrated picture book for babies and toddlers that introduces them to big vehicles they see in construction zones and work areas.Un libro brillantemente ilustrado para bebes y niños jóvenes que les introduce algunos vehículos que ven en zonas de construcción y en áreas de trabajo.

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Read Along BookVehículos que veo by Sippi S.

Vehículos que veo

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 18 pages, 55 words, about 1 minutes

Un libro brillantemente ilustrado para bebes y niños jóvenes que les introduce vehículos comunes que ven a su alrededor. A brightly illustrated picture book for babies and toddlers that introduces them to common vehicles they see around them.

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Read Along BookWeather Signs by Sippi S.

Weather Signs

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 21 pages, 45 words, about 1 minutes

A brightly illustrated picture book for toddlers and young readers that teaches them about reading and recognizing weather signs.

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Read Along BookWhat is this? In the House - Pre-K by Sippi S.

What is this? In the House - Pre-K

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 6 pages, 30 words, about 1 minutes

Help your child recognize the 6 most basic rooms inside the house.

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Audio BookWheels on the Bus by Smart Kidz Club

Wheels on the Bus

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 2 - Easy Readers | Audio Book

Sing along to this popular nursery rhyme.

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Read Along BookWhere is my Car? by Smart Kidz Club

Where is my Car?

Ages: 3 to 5 years, 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 1 - Pre-Readers | Read Along Book | 11 pages, 95 words, about 1 minutes

This book only uses the Dolch words for Pre-Kindergarten and is a perfect story for beginner readers.

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Read Along BookWho's My Mom? Insects - Pre-K by Shirley A. Jones

Who's My Mom? Insects - Pre-K

Ages: 1 to 3 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 2 - Easy Readers | Read Along Book | 6 pages, 65 words, about 1 minutes

A lovely picture book that teaches about animals and their young ones.

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For ages 3 to 5 years

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Read Along BookMama Works, Leon Plays by Smart Kidz Club

Mama Works, Leon Plays

Ages: 3 to 5 years | Grade: Pre-K | Level 2 - Easy Readers | Read Along Book | 10 pages, 420 words, about 5 minutes

When Mama goes to work, Leon goes to a bright new place filled with songs, stories, and friends. At first, he feels a little nervous, but soon he's laughing, building, and having fun all day long!

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How to use this list at home

  1. Same time, same place. The routine is the signal, not the story.
  2. Let your child choose one story from a short list you picked earlier. Choice inside a boundary keeps it calm.
  3. Listen together. Follow the words as they light up, and let your child tap a word when it is new.
  4. Talk about the story together. Ask what happened, and what your child liked best.
  5. Stop while it is still fun. A short, happy session today beats a long, tired one.

Questions parents ask us

What should a Pre-K child be reading?

Short books with clear words and pictures, about things a 4 or 5 year old knows: family, friends, animals, numbers, shapes, and feelings. The books on this list are picked for that age, so any of them is a good start.

My child cannot read yet. Are read-alouds still useful?

Yes, that is exactly what they are for. Listening to a story builds vocabulary and a feel for how books work. When your child starts to read, the words they have heard become the words they can sound out.

How long should we read each day?

Ten minutes a day is enough to build the habit. Two or three short books, or one longer one, is plenty for a Pre-K child.

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