We LOVE books and we read-aloud a LOT! Reading aloud not only takes us on new adventures but it also gives us an opportunity to spend quality time together.
Today, we’re rounding up our favorite titles so far; a mix of classic books, newer releases and books in poetry and verses. (By “our” favorite titles, I mean books that both Luke and I agree are nice! Hehe.)
Also, I know I said these books are for ages 3-6 but these titles can definitely be enjoyed by kids 7 and up too (I know I did!) After all, CS Lewis once said: “A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest.”
Read-Aloud Books for Ages 3-6
1. “Caps for Sale” by Esphyr Slobodkina
2. “Carrot Seed” by Ruth Krauss
3. “The Cat in the Hat” by Dr. Seuss
4. “A Children’s Book of Virtues” by William J. Bennett
5. “Come On Rain” by Karen Hesse
6. “The Crow Boy” by Taro Yashima
7. “The Day the Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt
8. “Dragons Love Tacos” by Adam Rubin
9. “An Extraordinary Egg” by Leo Lionni
10. “Frederick” by Leo Lionni
11. “The Frogs and Toads All Sang” by Arnold Lobel
12. “Grandfather’s Journey” by Allen Say
13. “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss
14. “A House for Hermit Crab” by Eric Carle
15. “A House is a House for Me” by Mary Ann Hoberman
16. “Katie and the Sunflowers” (and the rest of the “Katie art series”) by James Mayhew
17. “The Magical Garden of Claude Monet” (and the rest of the “artist series”) by Laurence Anholt
18. “Make Way for Ducklings” by Robert McCloskey
19. “May I Bring a Friend” by Beatrice de Regniers
20. “Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel” by Virginia Lee Burton
21. “Now We Are Six” by AA Milne
22. “Once a Mouse” by Marcia Brown
23. “Owl Moon” by Jane Yolen
24. “Ox Cart Man” by Donald Hall
25. “Roxaboxen” by Alex McLerran
26. “Stellaluna” by Janell Cannon
27. “The Story of Ferdinand” by Munro Leaf
28. “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen
29. “When I Was Young in the Mountains” by Cynthia Rylant
30. “The Year at Maple Hill Farm” by Alice Provensen
Where to Buy:
I got most of the titles on this post from second-hand bookshops online that are based in the Philippines. If you’re not into buying second-hand, I’ve seen some of the titles on our local bookshops (most of the classic ones), but not all. Your best bet really is still to hound for them preloved!
All these books are available at Amazon though if you are willing to spend for shipping costs to the Philippines (the links I included will take you to their Amazon page.)
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24 Comments
Jennifer
September 21, 2018 at 9:17 pmI’ve read some of these books growing up!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 21, 2018 at 9:49 pmAww that’s nice! Most of these are classics!
Michelle
September 22, 2018 at 3:26 pmThank you for sharing! I’m trying to collect some books for my 2 yr old and I think he and Luke has the same interests (based on your posts).
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 22, 2018 at 7:43 pmHi Michelle, welcome! That’s so cute. Can’t wait for your 2 year old to check out these books; hope you have a lot of fun!
Jessica
September 23, 2018 at 10:44 amThese are lovely dear. Especially the “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss. Thanks for sharing!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 23, 2018 at 11:45 pmThat’s really one of Luke’s top faves haha!
Nancy
September 23, 2018 at 2:42 pmLuke is ahead of the game with all of the reading! I haven’t heard of The Cat in the Hat for so long! I totally forgot about that classic! I feel like Come On, Rain is also something I read as a kid. I love that second-hand books are so much cheaper and easier to acquire in bulk. Thanks for sharing these suggestions!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 23, 2018 at 11:45 pmI’m mostly reading to him though but yes he does love books!! Come On Rain is sweet! <3
mercy
September 24, 2018 at 11:37 amOh wow, such a great and helpful list! I haven’t heard most of these, thanks for sharing this list and where to get them. My boy will have a blast reading them, I’m really happy he’s so interested in reading and looking at books and anywhere there are words and numbers including cereal boxes and soap bars. Have a fun week!
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 24, 2018 at 4:59 pmAww let me know how he likes the books!
Nina Nguyen
September 25, 2018 at 4:15 amSuch great books!
xx- Nina
Cris Santos
September 25, 2018 at 12:24 pmI read so many of these books to my children I will never forget the stories They are gorgeous books xoxo Cris
Sheena Sy Gonzales
September 25, 2018 at 5:36 pmI agree, the stories do stay on even in our hearts too, don’t they?
Liezel
October 3, 2018 at 5:46 pmThank you for sharing this list. Almost same books in our shelf
Our favorite is We’re Going on A Bear Hunt! An exciting one, we feel like we’re with the characters 
Sheena Sy Gonzales
October 4, 2018 at 4:11 pmAww I know what you mean!! My boy likes to run around when we get to the part where they were being chased haha!
Julianne Torres
March 18, 2019 at 8:50 amSince I was pregnant to my firstborn I loved reading baby books thanks for these recommendations. Will use this list once I start homeschooling my firstborn. Thanks for the useful tips . Continue to inspire 1st time moms like me ig: jutaymahusay i also have a mini bookshop in ig: duke_worm
Sheena Sy Gonzales
March 18, 2019 at 9:23 amThanks Julianne yes we looove books too. Glad this was helpful!
Pam Amarillo
March 19, 2019 at 5:25 pmWhen did you start training Luke to read? Our baby girl is already 6 months and I’m already want to start building a mini library for her little by little so that by the time she’s ready, she already has lots available. Instead of buying everything one time.
Sheena Sy Gonzales
March 19, 2019 at 9:36 pmHi Pam, I never rushed Luke into reading. We only started doing phonics at around 3 and he started reading 3 letter words before he turned 4. Now at 4, he’s getting better and reading longer words.
Yes I highly recommend what you suggested! I also bought books little by little and it has been a pleasure reading them slowly to him as he grows.
Janmarie Miguel
March 20, 2019 at 3:49 pmThanks for this list. I really want to encourage my little one when it comes to reading books.
Katherine Manalansan
November 20, 2019 at 10:43 pmOooww! We have some of the books on your list! Can’t wait to go to the bookstore. Thankfuly toddler loves books as well?
Sheena Sy Gonzales
November 20, 2019 at 11:36 pmYaay enjoy!
Prim Comendador
December 4, 2019 at 3:12 pmYes to second hand books ? I love Eric Carle books but it is too expensive when bought on bookstores. ?
Ish Torregrosa
December 6, 2019 at 11:59 amThank you for sharing this Mommy Sheena!:) I now have the list for my 3 year old daughter, I think she will love this (and me as well). I haven’t yet read all the books from your list, and I think if we will read this together, we will enjoy it for sure. Another Mother & Daughter bonding fod us.