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This year, we will start the year by talking about the benefits of reading aloud as a family. In preparation for these conversations, we wanted to share some Classical Conversations staff favorites.<\/p>\n

Our Favorite Read-Alouds<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Shorter Stories<\/h3>\n

Read before nap time; as a reward after a job well done; when a child just needs some snuggle time; with a snack; to start the morning. These are excellent for starting discussions about characters, plot, setting, language, and choices that all members of the family can participate in.<\/p>\n

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  1. \u201cThe Pokey Little Puppy\u201d by Janette Sebring Lowrey<\/li>\n
  2. \u201cHow Now Brown Cow?\u201d by Alice Schertle<\/li>\n
  3. \u201cClick, Clack Moo\u201d by Doreen Cronin<\/li>\n
  4. “Rusty Rings a Bell” by Franklyn M. Branley and Eleanor K. Vaughan<\/li>\n
  5. \u201cPeter Churchmouse\u201d by Margot Austin<\/li>\n
  6. \u201cThe Quiltmaker\u2019s Gift\u201d by Jeff Brumbeau and Gail de Marcken<\/li>\n
  7. \u201cOnce Upon a Time\u201d by Pamela Prince and Jessie Wilcox Smith<\/li>\n
  8. \u201cMouse, Look Out!\u201d by Judy Waite and Norma Burgin<\/li>\n
  9. \u201cFive Minutes\u2019 Peace\u201d by Jill Murphy<\/li>\n
  10. \u201cAn Edward Lear Alphabet\u201d by Edward Lear and Carol Newsom<\/li>\n
  11. \u201cThe Lord is My Shepherd\u201d by Gennady Spirin<\/li>\n
  12. \u201cThe Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes\u201d by DuBose Heyward and Marjorie Flack<\/li>\n
  13. Short stories by Beatrix Potter<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Longer Books<\/h3>\n

    Rread one chapter a day in the morning or before bed; read straight through on a sick day or during a trip; have older children take turns reading a chapter to the family; read while children do quiet activities (coloring, crocheting, playing with blocks, trains, or Legos); read a chapter outside on a beautiful day; read a chapter with a snack; read while mom or children are doing chores to make the time pass pleasantly.<\/p>\n

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    1. The Little House Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder<\/li>\n
    2. Mr. Popper’s Penguins<\/em>\u00a0by Richard and Florence Atwater<\/li>\n
    3. The Chronicles of Narnia series by C. S. Lewis<\/li>\n
    4. The Princess and the Goblin<\/em>\u00a0by George MacDonald<\/li>\n
    5. Alice in Wonderland<\/em>\u00a0by Lewis Carroll<\/li>\n
    6. Hunchback of Notre Dame<\/em>\u00a0by Victor Hugo<\/li>\n
    7. The Story of Doctor DooLittle<\/em>\u00a0by Hugh Lofting<\/li>\n
    8. The Pilgrim’s Progress<\/em>\u00a0by John Bunyan<\/li>\n
    9. The Hunting of the Snark<\/em>\u00a0by Lewis Carroll<\/li>\n
    10. Laddie<\/em>\u00a0by Gene Stratton Porter<\/li>\n
    11. \u200bThe Little Prince<\/em>\u00a0by Antione de Saint Exup\u00e9ry<\/li>\n
    12. Cheaper by the Dozen<\/em>\u00a0by Frank B. Gilbreth and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey<\/li>\n
    13. The Golden Key<\/em>\u00a0by George MacDonald<\/li>\n
    14. The Taming of the Shrew<\/em>\u00a0by William Shakespeare<\/li>\n
    15. The Swiss Family Robinson\u00a0<\/em>by Johann David Wyss<\/li>\n
    16. The Apprentice<\/em>\u00a0by Pilar Llorente<\/li>\n
    17. The Green Ember<\/em>\u00a0by S. D. Smith<\/li>\n
    18. The Secret Garden<\/em>\u00a0by Frances Hodgson Burnett<\/li>\n
    19. The Wildwood Chronicles by Colin Meloy<\/li>\n
    20. Teddy’s Button<\/em>\u00a0by Amy Le Feuvre<\/li>\n
    21. Little Britches<\/em>\u00a0by Ralph Moody<\/li>\n
    22. A Little Princess<\/em>\u00a0by Frances Hodgson Burnett<\/li>\n
    23. The Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathan Rogers<\/li>\n
    24. The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson<\/li>\n
    25. Just David<\/em>\u00a0by Eleanor H. Porter<\/li>\n
    26. Kildee House<\/em>\u00a0by Rutherford G. Montgomery<\/li>\n
    27. Our Island Story<\/em>\u00a0by H.E. Marshall<\/li>\n
    28. Gorgias<\/em>\u00a0by Plato<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Reading First this School Year<\/h3>\n

      As you begin your planning, we thought you might want to see what some of us are reading with our families to kick off a new year:<\/p>\n

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      1. Wind in the Willows<\/em>\u00a0by Kenneth Grahame<\/li>\n
      2. Miracle on VooDoo Mountain<\/em>\u00a0by Megan Boudreaux<\/li>\n
      3. The Pilgrim\u2019s Progress<\/em>\u00a0by John Bunyan<\/li>\n
      4. The Bronze Bow<\/em>\u00a0by Elizabeth George Speare<\/li>\n
      5. The Striped Ships<\/em>\u00a0by Eloise McGraw<\/li>\n
      6. Misty of Chincoteague<\/em>\u00a0by Marguerite Henry<\/li>\n
      7. The Lord of the Rings<\/em>\u00a0by J. R. R. Tolkien<\/li>\n
      8. The Magic Runes: A Tale of the Times of Charlemagne<\/em>\u00a0by Emma Leslie<\/li>\n
      9. The Bible with other selected short snippets from time to time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Happy Reading Adventures Await!<\/h2>\n

        We hope this list of our favorite read alouds inspires some exciting conversations and memorable moments around the bookshelf in your home<\/a> this year. Whether you’re snuggling up with a short story before nap time or diving into a longer chapter book together each night, the shared joy of reading aloud is a gift that keeps on giving. So grab a book, gather your family, and get ready for some wonderful reading adventures together!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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