DadReadsToYou - Read Aloud for kids

Little Critter is exploring the great outdoors with his dad in this heartwarming and funny classic. The perfect gift to celebrate dad this Father's Day--this sweet story makes a great read aloud storytime with toddlers. Whether he and his dad are canoeing, fishing, or building a campfire, parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect gift for Father’s Day . . . or any...

Number-one New York Times best sellers Kimberly and James Dean turn it up in Pete the Cat’s groovy adaptation of the classic children’s song “Five Little Monkeys” - with a hippity hoppity twist! One night, Pete the Cat was bunnysitting five little bunnies when all a sudden.... Five little bunnies hopping on the bed....! Sing along with Pete the Cat in his fun adaptation of "Five Little Monkey...

A bunch of friendly vegetables wear colorful underwear of all varieties big, small, clean, dirty, serious, and funny demonstrating for young ones the silliness and necessity of this item of clothing. The unexpectedness of vegetables in their unmentionables is enough to draw giggles, but the pride with which the big kid attire is flaunted in front of the baby carrots in diapers will tickle readers...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle This book teaches children their colors through beautiful illustrations. Children learn to identify bald eagles, black panthers, macaroni penguins, and many more colorful animals as they read all about what they can see. Here at DadReadsToYou, I read popular kids storie...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Thomas Breaks a Promise" In this story, Thomas the Tank Engine promises Sir Topham Hatt to carefully check all the signals on a new branch line. However, he gets distracted by a carnival and forgets to finish the job. Later that night, Percy has a close call because one of the signals is out. Can Thomas admit his mistake and find a way to help...

Little Fur Family tells the story of a little fur child's day in the woods with his family. The day ends when his big fur parents tuck him in bed "all soft and warm," and sing him to sleep with a lovely bedtime song. Garth Williams's soft illustrations join Margaret Wise Brown's rhythmic text to create a gentle lullaby that is sure to comfort and delight readers. Cuddle up wi...

Celebrity dancer and TV personality Allison Holker Boss and her late husband Stephen “tWitch” Boss’s first picture book is a heartfelt celebration of family and their motto: Keep dancing through. Mom, Dad, Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia groove through the ups and downs of a typical day, from spilled milk at the breakfast table to a tough day at school to a rained-out game. A reminder of the power of dan...

Whoosh! goes the water hose. Ooo! Eee! Ooo! goes the siren. Ding! Ding! goes the fire alarm. Little Critter and his classmates are taking a trip to the firehouse! Little Critter puts on his boots and jacket—now he's ready to help Fireman Joe. After checking the hose and ladder, Little Critter is ready for a fireman's helmet of his own. Join Little Critter as he learns to stop, drop, and ro...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle. In this classic kids book read aloud, children learn their colors through beautiful illustrations and repeating, easy-to-remember verse. Children learn to identify yellow ducks, purple cats, blue horses, and many more colorful animals as they read all about what they c...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads the kids book "If You Give a Pig a Pancake" by written by Laura Numeroff and illustrated by Felicia Bond. In this story, the child gives the pig a pancake, and it leads into a whole day of adventure for her. 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...

New York Times best-selling author-artist James Dean brings us a new Pete the Cat adventure, a special reimagining of "The Tortoise and the Hare" as a race between Pete and Turtle, in Pete the Cat: Go, Pete, Go!. Ding, ding. There's nothing Pete the Cat loves to do more on a sunny day than ring his little bell and pedal fast on his bicycle. But on this sunny day, Turtle wants to race...

Pete the Cat can't decide what to wear to school in Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School. With so many groovy options to choose from, Pete finds the perfect way to show off his creativity. Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the wildest corners of nature on Secrets of Earth , or relive a heavy dose of late-90...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba, reads the kids book "Cookie Monster and the Cookie Tree" In this story, Cookie Monster and a clever, selfish witch are forced into a seemingly impossible situation: sharing cookies. 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! I use different voices and sto...

A rainy day turns into a wild romp when the Cat in the Hat and his troublemaking friends, Thing One and Thing Two, unexpectedly appear! A favorite among kids, parents, and teachers, this story uses simple words and basic rhyme to encourage and delight beginning readers. Enjoying the listen? I host two other premium audio deep-dives perfect for your next commute or unwind session. Journey into the...

The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for over ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of the little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls a train full of wonderful things to the children waiting on the other side of a mountain. E...

Dad and voice actor, Patrick Vierzba's daughter, reads "The Pout Pout Fish" written by Deborah Diesen and illustrated by Dan Hanna, and it's incredibly cute! Dive into the deep blue sea with The Pout-Pout Fish, a charming tale that flips gloom into gleam! Meet Mr. Fish, who believes he’s destined to spread dreary-wearies wherever he swims. With his signature pout and glum outlook...