There is an abundance of favorite read aloud lists that include classics like Winnie-The-Pooh and Charlotte’s Web. I thought I would share a list of the lesser known favorite read alouds that our family has enjoyed.

1. God King by Joanne Williamson-This book was a one we read for history last year. This is a story about a young pharaoh in the days of King Hezekiah. It was a suspenseful book that kept everyone’s attention.
2. Tumtum & Nutmeg: Adventures Beyond Nutmouse Hall by Emily Bearn- These are cute stories about two little mice and how they care for the children they live with.
3. The Hundred Dressesby Eleanor Estes- This book is a great character builder, teaching how others should be treated before it’s too late.
4. Kingdom’s Series by Chuck Black- This series of books is written by a homeschool dad and parallels stories in the Bible. We have read the first three books and are excited to continue on.
5. Old Mother West Wind by Thornton Burgess- These stories are fun-filled with nature and animal characters, which will bring the outdoors to life.
6. Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling- Have you ever wondered how the elephant got it’s trunk or the leopard it’s spots. You will find the unconventional answers in this book.
7. Dangerous Journey: The Story of Pilgrim’s Progress by Oliver Hunkin- This book is a retold version of the well known book Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan. This book shares the journey to the cross in all it’s diversions and glories.
8. Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voicesby Paul Fleischman- I just recently picked this book up from a garage sale and it’s the best 25 cents I’ve ever spent. This is a poetry book to be read by two people. My 9 year old loves reading these chorus-like poems with me.
9. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson- This story about the church’s traditional Christmas pageant, becomes untraditional when the neighborhood troublemakers join the cast.
10. Hush, Little One by Anita Reith Stohs- I was given this book by my grandma and had no idea how treasured it would be. It is a lullaby book with new words to the old-“Hush, little baby, don’t say a word…” and shares how Jesus is always caring for us. I still get asked to read/sing this at bedtime.

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