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32 Great Read Aloud Books and the Kid Lit Blog Hop

Posted on May 21, 2014May 16, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

The E.B. White Read-Aloud Awards recognize books that reflect the playful, well-paced language, the engaging themes, and the universal appeal to a wide range of ages embodied by E.B. White’s collection of beloved books.

Best Read-Aloud Books: E.B. White Read-Aloud Award Tween Books

2019: Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes

2018: Wishtree by Katherine Applegate

2017: The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

2016: The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin

2105: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

2014: Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by K.G. Campbell

2013: Wonder by R. J. Palacio

2012: The Apothecary by Maile Meloy, illustrated by Ian Schoenherr  and Wildwood by Colin Meloy, illustrated by Carson Ellis


2011: The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger

2010: Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea and The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z. by Kate Messner

2009: Masterpiece by Elise Broach, illustrated by Kelly Murphy

2008: The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

2007: Alabama Moon by Watt Key

2006: Each Little Bird That Sings by Debra Wiles

 

Best Read-Aloud Books: E.B. White Award Read-Aloud Picture Books

2019: We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins

2018: The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen

2017: Du Iz Tak? by Carson Ellis

2016: Mother Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins

2015: Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen

2014: The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt, illustrated  Oliver Jeffers

2013: Extra Yarn  by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen

2012: I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen

2011:  Children Make Terrible Pets by Peter Brown

2010: The Curious Garden by Peter Brown

2009: A Visitor for Bear by Bonnie Becker, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton

2008: When Dinosaurs Came With Everything by Elise Broach

2007: Houndsley and Catina by James Howe, illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay

2006: If I Built a Car by Chris Van Dusen

2005: Wild About Books by Judy Sierra, illustrated by Marc Brown

2004: SkippyJon Jones by Judy Schachner

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Welcome to the 39th Kid Lit Blog Hop where twice per month (the 1st and 3rd Wednesday) we continue to develop a dynamic and engaged community of children’s books bloggers, authors, publishers, and publicists. So, you are always more than welcome to join us by popping in a post and hopping around to meet some of your fellow Kid Lit bloggers and authors!

Happy Hopping everyone and enjoy the Hop!

 

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Lina @ Best 4 Future: Bringing Up Baby Bilingual Twitter * Facebook

 

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* Make sure you include an image relevant to the POST (e.g., book cover), not your blog button or photo of yourself.*

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3. Please visit AT LEAST the TWO LINKS directly ahead of your own and leave them some love in the form of a comment. We are trying to build a community of bloggers, readers, parents, authors, and others who are as passionate about children’s literature as we are so please CONNECT and follow any or all of the blogs that interest you! 4. If you like, grab the button above and put it somewhere on your blog, preferably the post you’re linking up. If you’d prefer, you can just add a text link back to this Hop so that others can find it and check out all these great book links! 5. It would really help us get the word out about the Kid Lit Blog Hop if you would be so kind as to tweet, share, and spread the word about the Hop!

Interested in co-hosting the Kid Lit Blog Hop? If you’ve joined us before, you are welcome to join us again! Please email renee @ motherdaughterbookreviews (dot) com and put Co-Hosting Blog Hop in the subject line.

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18 thoughts on “32 Great Read Aloud Books and the Kid Lit Blog Hop”

  1. Jim Westcott says:
    May 21, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Great stuff! What else can I say:)

    Reply
    1. Pragmatic Mom says:
      May 25, 2014 at 9:00 am

      Thanks Jim!

      Reply
  2. Jim Westcott says:
    May 21, 2014 at 10:14 am

    Oh, I know what else: Wonder, in my opinion, is one of the best books I’ve read. It’s truly top 10-ever:)

    Reply
    1. Pragmatic Mom says:
      May 25, 2014 at 9:01 am

      Hi Jim,
      I loved Wonder too and R.J. Palacio is such a warm and wonderful person! My daughter and I were lucky to meet her at an Understanding Our Differences Event a few years ago.

      Reply
  3. maryanne @ mama smiles says:
    May 21, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    Ooh excellent taste. I love several of these!

    Reply
    1. Pragmatic Mom says:
      May 25, 2014 at 9:02 am

      Hi MaryAnne,
      I love these obscure book awards!

      Reply
  4. Stacie Theis says:
    May 22, 2014 at 10:54 pm

    As always, this is a great list. We have read Wonder and loved it. Definitely going to check out some of the others. Thank you!

    Reply
    1. Pragmatic Mom says:
      May 25, 2014 at 9:08 am

      Thanks so much Stacie! I love those lesser known book awards to see what makes it; older favorites and new discoveries!

      Reply
  5. Patricia Tilton says:
    May 23, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    This a great list. Have read quite a few of the books. Loved Wonder. Thanks for such a great list.

    Reply
    1. Pragmatic Mom says:
      May 25, 2014 at 9:11 am

      Thanks Patricia! I loved Wonder too! I hope R.J. Palacio is working on a new book!

      Reply
  6. Julie Grasso says:
    May 24, 2014 at 3:11 am

    Oh another great list, I will have to pin this one for future reference. You know, I have started reading Wonder, but I was sobbing by the first chapter. I think it is because I have worked with children with facial deformities. I have been too close to their struggle to separate fiction, so alas I will have had to put that one down for a spell. Thanks so much for hosting the Kid Lit Blog Hop.

    Reply
    1. Pragmatic Mom says:
      May 25, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Thanks so much Julie. We loved Wonder so much! I have to say that I ALWAYS cry at the end but in a good way! I can see why you would be sensitive to Auggie’s plight in the first chapter. Thanks as well for hosting the Kid Lit Blog Hop! My favorite blog hop!

      Reply
  7. Aubrey says:
    June 1, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    Yay! Thank you for collecting these here. We have enjoyed many of these titles, so I’m eager to explore the rest — I’m sure we’ll like them, based on your recommendation!

    Reply
    1. Pragmatic Mom says:
      June 5, 2014 at 11:14 am

      Hi Aubrey,
      Thank you so much for your kind words! You totally brightened my day today!

      Reply
      1. Aubrey says:
        June 5, 2014 at 8:34 pm

        Oh, yay! So glad I could spread some love. 🙂

        Reply
        1. Pragmatic Mom says:
          June 10, 2014 at 11:18 am

          Thanks Aubrey!

          Reply
  8. JDaniel4's Mom says:
    June 4, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    These are all new to me! I need to add them to my library reading list. Thank you so much for linking this wonderful post up to The Sunday Showcase.

    Reply
    1. Pragmatic Mom says:
      June 5, 2014 at 12:57 pm

      I’m glad you are finding some books for J Daniel 4! Thanks so much for hosting The Sunday Showcase!

      Reply

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