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*Please note that these links are provided as a resource for families. These sites are not created or endorsed by CCSD.
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Online Stories to listen to and watch:
A collection of links to free readalouds. Scroll down the page to click the book jacket and watch the video of that story being read aloud. Most videos show the pictures in the storybook.
Storyline Online
(description from site) The Screen Actors Guild Foundation records well-known actors reading children’s books and makes graphically dynamic videos so that children around the world can be read to with just the click of a Storyline Online video book image.
Free audiobook stories to listen to and enjoy.
Online Stories to read along with (text and audio included):
Also known as the Sam books or rainbow books, the owner has temporarily posted these readers for free during school closure. Great early readers that include sound and word practice prior to each story.
Choose a level and topic. Practice reading simple books. Click on the words to have them read to you when you get stuck. Works online, but is also available to download as an app.
Several picture e-books to click on and read. Easy use format with no downloads needed. Audio option available for every book.
Interactive storybooks about community helpers, animals and more.
YouTube Channel for videos of books with music and words to read and sing along!
Darling animated stories. Students pick topic for a book to choose. Words highlight as you read along. Requires account (free trial available).
Stories to read and games to play. The fables and folktales are recommended. The words are highlighted as they are read aloud to animated stories.
Awesome photographs and animal information. You can read it, and/or have it read to you by clicking the audio icon on each page. Just like an online magazine. Very appealing for our young scientists.
Choose books with or without sound. There is even an option for books "with a choice" so students can help choose the storyline.
Choose stories to read. Some have the option for audio.
Online Books to Read (text only):
Free public domain library of audiobooks and e-books.
Kindergarten readers with simple, decodable text. Free access online during school closure (no account or login required).
International Children's Library
These books do not have audio, but there are several to choose from to read online.
Oxford Owl
This is a library of ebooks that are tablet friendly. You will need to create a login, but it is free.
Readquarium
Choose books with or without sound. There is even an option for books "with a choice" so students can help choose the storyline.1000 online readers available for free.
Free stories and ebooks for the beginning reader (decodable easy readers).
Download PDFs of decodable readers targeting specific phonics skills. This is a free resource. *Please note Set 7: The Ned Series is not for young children.
Easy phonics stories targeting short vowel words. Read online or download.
Free books to view and/or download. Easy decodable easy readers for our youngest learners ages 5-8.
Link to the google folder containing decodable readers for 1st and 2nd graders.
Free printable/decodable readers to use in K-1.
Favorite Author Pages
Magic Treehouse
The official website for all fans of the Magic Treehouse books by Mary Pope Osborne. There are a few games, videos and other activities. Optional club membership available.
Little Critter
This site has some books, games and activities to enjoy all related to the adorable Little Critter character.Kevin Henkes
Here you’ll find videos, teaching resources, book information, interviews, games, articles, and much more.Audrey Wood
Heckedy Peg, King Bidgood and more. Bios, lessons, and a few printables from Don and Audrey Wood.Jeff Kinney (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)
All sorts of news about the Diary of a Wimpy Kid stuff.
Beatrix Potter
Lesson Plans, printables, online games and more. Fun with Peter Rabbit.
Robert Munsch
The enjoyable stories of Robert Munsch can be celebrated here. Choose your favorite Munsch books for the author to read aloud.
Eric CarleDownloads and Games are available to go with some of Eric Carle's popular stories. There are also instructions on how he does his collage art.
Victoria Kann (Pinkalicious)
For all of the Pinkalicious fanatics out there.
Shel Silverstein
A few activities and poems from Silverstein. Also includes some lessons and ideas for teachers to use in the classroom.
Suessville
Games, stories and more based on Dr. Seuss and his fun, rhyming stories.Games, videos and more.
Online activites and printable games, coloring pages, and more.
