DadReadsToYou - Read Aloud for kids

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "A Bold Pumpkin Plan" by Katy Hudson. A Bold Pumpkin Plan is a heartwarming story about a hedgehog who wants to build his new house out of a pumpkin, but feels shy and scared to speak to others. His journey to get his new pumpkin back home is more difficult than he was expecting, and he has to turn to others for help. Can Hedgehog get out of hi...

Pepper has an idea. Hazel has a lot of dirt. And together, they're about to build something they never planned on calling a We’ll Borrow. When Hazel needs to move all the dirt she's been digging out of her new home in Wanderwood, Pepper decides there must be an easier way. Soon, the two friends are experimenting with wheels, handles, borrowed parts, and one increasingly unusual wooden mach...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba's daughter, reads "Gabby's Dollhouse - Kitty School"! It's adorable as can be! In Gabby's Dollhouse: Kitty School, Gabby and Pandy travel around the dollhouse, playing with their friends! They sing with DJ Catnip, have storytime with Pillow Cat, play Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Chicken, then play hide and seek with Cat Rat and Ca...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "The Monster at the end of this Book" written by Jon Stone, Illustrated by Michael Smollin. In "The Monster at the end of this Book", Grover discovers that... well, there's a monster at the end of the book! Grover is, of course, scared of the monster, and does everything he can to stop you from getting to the end of the book, beca...

Want more Food Group (this series)? https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSBI1xfo2t0TwXykTrmGwEnIrL_DqndSq Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "The Big Cheese" written by Jory John and illustrated by Pete Oswald. In "The Big Cheese", the cheese always wins everything. He's the best of the best, and he will brag about it to anyone who will listen. But what happens...

🌲 Hazel Finds Wanderwood is the premiere episode of Wanderwood, an original kids audiobook series written, illustrated, and narrated by DadReadsToYou! Hazel the bear loves to explore—crossing creeks, following winding paths, and seeing what lies around the next corner. But on an ordinary walk, she discovers an extraordinary place: a quiet creek, a peaceful hill, and tall trees stretching to the s...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Paw Patrol: Pirate Pups"! In "Elephant & Piggie - There is a Bird on Your Head!", birds land on Elephant's head and start building a nest! How will Elephant get out of this? Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids stories, and some stories you might not have heard before. Think of it as going on an adventure! Spark your ch...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Volcano - Where Fire and Water Meet"! "Volcano - Where Fire and Water Meet" is an educational book, filled with fun facts and cool pictures about volcanoes and the oceans! Get ready for an explosive adventure! 🌋📖 Join me as we read "Volcano - Where Fire and Water Meet" and discover the amazing power of volcanoes! Learn ho...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "The Little Mermaid" adapted by Stephanie Calmenson, and illustrated by Francese Mateu, Denise Shimabukuro, and Brent Ford. In "The Little Mermaid", Ariel the mermaid is very curious about humans that live on land. One day, she sees a handsome prince and falls in love. Her father, the king, is very upset, so Ariel goes to see Ursula t...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Pirate Chicken - All Hens on Deck"! In "Pirate Chickken - All Hens on Deck", Lily the chicken wants more from her life than what she has as a chicken. So when pirates invade, she takes over their boats, and sails the seas with her crew of fellow chickens! But when Lily faces a mutiny, will she change her ways, or be forced to squawk...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "I Cannot Draw A Horse" written by Charise Mericle Harper! The book's illustrator is very good at drawing a particular shape, and uses the shape to draw a cat! The cat wants a horse. The illustrator cannot draw a horse. Join the cat on some wacky adventures as the illustrator tries to make the horse-obsessed cat happy, while providing some...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Bear's Big Idea" written by Sandra Nickel and illustrated by Il Sung Na! Bear and Fish are the best of friends! Every day, Fish comes up with the perfect thing to do together. But one day, Fish says that it's Bear's turn to come up with an idea. But Bear doesn't have an idea! What can Bear do to make sure that they have a good...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Love Monster and the Last Chocolate" by Rachel Bright! Love Monster and the Last Chocolate is a story about friendship and doing the right thing! When Love Monster gets home from vacation, he finds a box of chocolates. He knows he should probably share them with his friends, but will he? After all, so many things could go wrong! Here at DadRea...

Want more Pete the Cat? https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSBI1xfo2t0RBrPadZoUwRsjasaeAgeqO Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Pete the Cat: Robo-Pete" by James Dean. None of Pete's friends can play baseball with him, so Pete builds a robot version of himself to play with, but he comes to learn that it's not what you do that's important, it's who you do it...

In this special crossover episode, Patrick sits down with Zach and Alex from Animorphs 55: The Podcast to talk about the books that shaped us as kids — and the ones we read to our own children today. From Bill Peet and Magic School Bus to Where’s Waldo, I Spy, Magic Tree House, and the chapter books that pulled us into whole new worlds, we share the stories that stuck, the lessons they taught, and...

Not subscribed yet? Click here! https://www.youtube.com/@DadReadsToYou_stories?sub_confirmation=1Want more Thomas Read Alouds? https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSBI1xfo2t0TyIwqAwCz9EXZdyqsewHmnDad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Thomas & Friends: 5-Minute Stories Collection"! The ultimate Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! read aloud!0:00 Intro0:39 Where's Percy...

Not subscribed yet? Click here! https://www.youtube.com/@DadReadsToYou_stories?sub_confirmation=1 Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Gabby's Dollhouse: 5-Minute Stories Collection"! The ultimate Gabby's Dollhouse read aloud! 0:00 Intro 0:17 Welcome to Gabby's Dollhouse 5:38 Cat-tastic Heroes to the Rescue! 10:07 Mixed Up Dollhouse 57:48 Kitty Fairy's Garden Magi...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Otto the Book Bear" by Katie Cleminson! Otto the Book Bear is a heartwarming story about a bear who lives in a book, and when nobody is looking, he comes to life! After the children who own his book move away, Otto must explore the city to find a new place to live. This beautifully illustrated book shines a light on the fun and sense of belong...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Croc & Turtle - The Bestest Friends Ever!" by Mike Wohnoutka."Croc & Turtle: Bestest Friends Ever!" by Mike Wohnoutka is a heartwarming and delightful story that celebrates the joy of friendship and teamwork. Through charming illustrations and engaging text, this book follows the adventures of two unlikely friends, Croc and T...

New here? Start with this one! Patrick — the dad and voice actor behind DadReadsToYou — shares the story of how the show started, what you can expect, and introduces his two other family-friendly podcasts: Secrets of Earth , a nature documentary show for all ages, and Animorphs 55: The Podcast, his 90s nostalgia book-club podcast covering the Animorphs series and beyond. Links to these shows are b...

Want more Food Group (this series)? https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSBI1xfo2t0TwXykTrmGwEnIrL_DqndSqDad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "The Couch Potato" written by Jory John and illustrated by Pete Oswald. In "The Couch Potato", Potato spends all of his time on the couch, in perfect comfort, with all the comforts and snacks and screens he could want. When the...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "A Stone Sat Still" by Brendan Wenzel. A Stone Sat Still is a beautifully illustrated book that demonstrates how a simple, everyday object can mean so much and be so many things to the people and animals around it. It invites us to see the world a little differently, and appreciate our surroundings. This book shows how a stone can be different...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba's daughter, reads "Tooth" by Leslie Patricelli."Tooth" by Leslie Patricelli is an adorable and charming book that captures the excitement of a little one getting their very first tooth. Through vibrant illustrations and simple, engaging text, Patricelli takes young readers on a delightful journey of discovery and celebration. This book n...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba's daughter, reads "Potty" by Leslie Patricelli."Potty" by Leslie Patricelli is an adorable and engaging book that turns potty training into a delightful adventure. With charming illustrations and playful text, this book captures the curiosity and excitement of a toddler learning to use the potty. It's a fun, relatable story that pare...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss. The Lorax tells the story of a grumpy creature named the Lorax who speaks for the trees. The Once-ler, a businessman, arrives in a beautiful valley filled with fluffy Truffula Trees. Captivated by their tufts, he chops one down to create a Thneed, a mysterious product everyone supposedly needs. The Lorax appears and wa...