When I started teaching, there was a book that was recommended to all new teachers-- The Read Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease. The beginning of the book is really a treatise on why reading aloud matters. But, most homeschooling parents don't need to be convinced. The ones I know and have met have all believe reading aloud is a good and important thing to do. But, if you're looking for a book on why one should read aloud, The Read Aloud Handbook will explain why it is important and "how" to do it. Most parents, like my husband and I, want to read aloud books to our children, but struggle at times coming up with books we want to read aloud--especially at the younger ages. So, we search. We look for lists of books for independent reading and we look for lists of books for read alouds. I live in a house of very avid readers so I am always on the lookout for new book lists! One friend suggested that I check out a popular blog titled the Read Alou...