Reading Spirit Week

March 2, 2026 - March 6, 2026

Celebrate Reading Spirit Week by watching the read aloud stories below. You may even hear a familiar voice!

Read Alouds from the Radiant Readers Lists:

1) GOBI - A LITTLE DOG WITH A BIG HEART (K-2 booklist)
Author Dion Leonard reads this picture book aloud.(7 minutes)
2) IF I BUILT A TOWN (K-2 booklist)
Author Chris Van Dusen reads his latest book in the popular 'If I Built' series. (9 minutes)
3) THE CROSSOVER (3-5 booklist)
This jazz-infused read aloud of a book told in verse by author Kwame Alexander is told in 5 parts. The first part is 13 minutes long and the story starts around the 2:20 mark. The other parts are longer and can be posted for families to listen to at home or used throughout the week.

Silly Read Alouds:

1) DON'T TRUST FISH!

This is a humorous read aloud by author, Neil Sharpson and will work across the grade levels. (5 minutes)

2) WES RAPS GREEN EGGS AND HAM

This video shows our kids that you’re never too old to enjoy Dr. Seuss. It also highlights how to get creative and present something that is very well known in a new and unique way. If your class has seen this one, Wes also raps other Dr. Seuss books! 4 min.

3) DUCK! RABBIT!

A story for all ages about perspective. This book is an example of how 2 people can see the same thing very differently. Read by a CE PTSA mom and dad. (3 minutes)

4) YERTLE THE TURTLE

A classic Dr. Seuss story read aloud by Mr. Heimfeld. (8 minutes)

5) FLUFFY McWHISKERS

Read by Mr. Heimfeld, this is one of the silliest books in the library. (6 minutes)

6) ZOMBIES DON’T EAT VEGGIES!

This is a picture book that combines cartoony gore and a heartwarming family dynamic while weaving in themes of identity, belonging and cultural values. It is narrated by Jaime Camil and includes many words in Spanish. Don’t miss the talk that the narrator gives after the reading ❤️ (8 minutes)

Inspiring Stories:

THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE
This is a Julia Donaldson book and is well suited for pre-k through 2 with a message highlighting that even the smallest creature can achieve great things. (7 minutes)
Author Brad Meltzer shares his book I Am Amelia Earhart. This book is from his biographical series Ordinary People Change the World. (13 minutes)
Another Brad Meltzer read aloud about Temple Grandin. His first hero with autism. Be proud to be different! (19 minutes)

'Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll' read by Marissa BodeA picture book story about perseverance and friend

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