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Read Alouds Online

The word read aloud spelled out on books.

Here you will find links to read aloud videos and audiobooks available online. Enjoy!

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone-Chapter Eleven

Watch David Tennant, with a special appearance from David Beckham, read the eleventh chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone, for Harry Potter At Home.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone-Chapter Ten

Watch Whoopi Goldberg read Chapter Ten of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone, for Harry Potter At Home.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone-Chapter NIne

Two stars from the Fantastic Beasts films, Dan Fogler and Alison Sudol read Chapter Nine of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone, for Harry Potter At Home.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone-Chapter Eight

Alia Bhatt, with Alec Baldwin and his daughter Carmen, introduce us to Professor Snape, the Potions teacher at Hogwarts.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone-Chapter Seven

Olivia Colman, along with some special appearances from Jonathan Van Ness and Kate McKinnon, read the seventh chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone, as part of Harry Potter At Home.

Read Alongs with PBS Kids

Enjoy a readaloud from PBS Kids. 

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone-Chapter Six

Jamie Parker and the Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child delight with a dramatised reading of the journey to Hogwarts. Prepare for spells, toads and Chocolate Frogs!

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone-Chapter FIve

Today, we have an ensemble for you! Simon Callow, Bonnie Wright and Evanna Lynch introduce us to Diagon Alley, where Harry goes on the most magical shopping trip of his life.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone-Chapter Four

 
Stephen Fry introduces us to Rubeus Hagrid, who arrives with a birthday cake, a pink umbrella, and some news that will change Harry’s life forever.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone-Chapter Three

Eddie Redmayne reads the third chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone, as part of Harry Potter At Home.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone-Chapter Two

Noma Dumezweni, who originated the stage version of Hermione in the original London and Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, narrates Harry’s zoo trip, where it becomes clear his scar isn’t the only unusual thing about him.

My Weird Read-A-Loud-Dan Gutman

Stuck at home and looking for something fun for the kids? Join me every weekday at 2 PM EDT for a Read-A-Loud until the kids go back to school!

Each week I’ll be reading a new book and you can follow along on my Facebook Fan Page or, join me right here on my webpage.

Click on the link below for all the readings:

Week 1: Miss Blake Is a Flake!

Week 2: Dr. Floss is the Boss!

Week 3: Miss Porter is Out of Order!

Week 4: Dr. Snow Has Got to Go!

Week 4: Rappy the Raptor

Week 4: Bunny Double, We’re in Trouble!

Week 5: Ms. Hall Is a Goofball!

Week 6: Mr. Will Needs to Chill!

Week 7: Miss Newman Isn’t Human!

Week 8: Miss Tracy Is Spacey!

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone-Chapter 1

Daniel Radcliffe reads the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone/Sorcerer’s Stone, as part of Harry Potter At Home. Look out for more special video readings in the upcoming weeks.

Read Along with Michelle Obama-Miss Marple's Seeds

Welcome to "Mondays with Michelle"! Join Michelle in a reading of another one of her favorite children’s books, “Miss Maple's Seeds" by Eliza Wheeler

Storytime with Disney

Enjoy storytime with some of our favorite Disney stars and listen to a favorite Disney story. 

Robert Munsch-The Paper Bag Princess

 

Watch world-renowned storyteller Robert Munsch perform The Paper Bag Princess

Read Along with Michelle Obama-There's a Dragon in Your Book

Welcome to another "Mondays with Michelle"! Join Michelle in a reading of one of her favorite children’s books, "There's a Dragon in Your Book" written by Tom Fletcher and illustrated by Greg Abbott.

Read Along with Michelle Obama

Join Michelle in a reading of one of her favorite children’s books, “The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Victoria Kann-Silverlicious

Join Pinkalicious author and illustrator Victoria Kann in a very special read along to her book, "Silverlicious!"

Peter Reynolds-The Word Collector

Author Peter Reynolds reads his book "The Word Collector". 

BILAL COOKS DAAL read aloud

 
Aisha Saeed reads her book Bilal Cooks Daal. 

"Love" by Matt de la Pena

Matt de la Pena reads his book "Love". 

"A Map Into the World" Read Aloud

Kao Kalia Yang reading from her children's picture book "A Map Into the World"

Bear Can’t Sleep—Storytime

Hi everyone! It’s storytime and I’m reading my book Bear Can’t Sleep, written by me, Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman, and published by the Margaret K McElderry imprint of Simon & Schuster.

I Want My Hat Back

Watch Ian Nicholson and Samuel Wilde’s puppet-filled adaptation of Jon Klassen’s beautiful picture book ‘I Want My Hat Back’.

Kat Zhang Reads Amy Wu & The Perfect Bao

AMY WU & THE PERFECT BAO read by author Kat Zhang!

Tomie DePaola-Strega Nona

Tomie DePaola reads Strega Nona.

Revenge of Magic: Chapter 1 Read Along with James RIley

James Riley will upload a new chapter from REVENGE OF MAGIC every three days or so (with a chapter from HALF UPON A TIME and STORY THIEVES mixed in there too). Hope you like it!

Aaron Reynolds-Creepy Carrots

Aaron Reynolds read alouds Creepy Carrots

LeUyen Pham -Shoe-La-La

LeUyen Pham reads Shoe-La-La

AudioBook Cloud

This site is an audio book database for kids to adults, however the direct link below provides direct access to the children's section.

Ranger in Time Book Club

Welcome to the Ranger in Time Book Club! Each Thursday by around 12pm EST, I’ll post a new read-aloud video with the next two chapters of the book. Readers can ask questions about this series, the writing process, researching history, what I’m reading (or really anything else you’d like!) by leaving a comment on this blog post.

Storytime with Bruce Hale

Author Bruce Hale reads from his fractured fairytale, Snoring Beauty

Kate Messner-How to Read a Book

Kate Messner shares a read aloud of How to Read a Story

Kate Messner

Kate Messner reads The Next President

Lauren Tarshis

Lauren Tarshis reads Chapter 1 and 2 of I Survived The Sinking of the Titanic. For more chapters, go to her youtube page. 

Ame Dyckman

Ame Dyckman reads Wolfie the Bunny

Jon Scieszka

Jon Scieszka reads The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.

Jan Brett

Jan Brett reads Cozy

Laurel Snyder

Laurel Snyder reads Hungry Jim

Kevin Henkes-Waiting

Kevin Henkes read Waiting. 

Bruce Hale-Clark the Shark

Bruce Hale reads his book Clark the Shark. 

Patricia Polacco-The Trees of Dancing Goats

Patricia Polacco reads Trees of the Dancing Goats

Patricia Polacco-Rechenka's Eggs

Patricia Polacco reads Rechenka's Eggs

Patricia Polacco- My Rotten Red Head Brother

Patricia Polacco reads My Rotten Red-Headed Brother

Owen -Kevin Henkes

Kevin Henkes reads Owen

Jackie Mims Hopkins

Jackie Mims Hopkins reads her book Praire Chicken Little. 

Audible

Free audiobooks from Audible. 

Eric Carle

Eric Carle reads The Very Hungry Caterpillar 

Laura Numeroff

Laura Numeroff reads If You Give a Mouse a Cookie 

Kate Messner

Kate Messner reads aloud from The Brillant Deep.

Mrs. P.com

Classic children’s stories brought to life by TV star Kathy Kinney as Mrs. P.

Storytime with Bill

Read alouds of various books 

Story Time from Space

Watch astronauts on the Space Station read children’s books and perform science demonstrations.

Todd Parr

Todd Parr reads aloud his books 

Jerry Pallotta

Jerry Pallotta reads Who Would Win books 

Laura Murray-The Gingerbread Man and Leprechaun Loose at School

Author Laura Murray reads The Gingerbread Man and Leprechaun Loose at School 

Grace Lin-The Year of the Dog

Grace Lins read aloud from her book "The Year of the Dog".

Storyline Online

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy website, Storyline Online, streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations. Readers include Viola Davis, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening, James Earl Jones, Betty White and dozens more.