Reading Resources

Book Recommendations

www.spaghettibookclub.org  A site designed by kids for kids where kids recommend books they have read

http://www.kidsbookshelf.com/ Recommendations for books by leading publishers; kid-friendly and very interactive

Sites for reading along, being read-to or reading on your own FOR FREE!

TumbleBooks  Many fiction and nonfiction books with follow up activities.  

http://www.short-story-time.com/read-childrens-books-online.html This site will provide narration and text for your child to follow.  You can choose the age group for appropriate stories. 

http://www.bookpop.com/ Children can follow along as stories are read by Stephen Cosgrove. Readers can control page turning, reading, and more to enhance their experience. 

http://www.bedtime-story.com/ These classic stories include options to hear about the story or to have the story read aloud. 

http://www.speakaboos.com/ This awesome site brings fables, popular books, fairy tales, and more to life with celebrity readings, spot-on graphics, and upbeat music. Readers can follow along as they hear each story read. 

http://www.storylineonline.net/ Members of the Screen Actors Guild introduce and read popular books while readers can follow along on the pages of the book. 

http://www.mrsp.com/ Classic children’s literature is read aloud by actress Kathy Kinney, who is supported by an interactive Web site. 

http://bookbuilderonline.com/ The book builder features allows you to insert student names into the book and print a customized book for students to keep.  For early readers and ESOL students.

 http://www.starfall.com/    Many early literacy activities and resources