There are few experience more worthwhile than reading a good book to a child. But how do you find good children's books? DaddyRead.com is the answer. Using the public libraries, we have read, so far, over a thousand books to children, age zero to six. The books we thought best are reviewed, recommended, rated, linked; and listed here by age and type.
Once you have a supply of good books, you should read them to the children in your life. There are countless studies that show that children who are read aloud to, will grow up to become readers themselves, but more importantly, it helps you bond with your child. It also helps you build their character. Each book you read aloud is a journey that you share with a child.
Even though you know reading-aloud is crucial to your child's future academic success, and character, unless you enjoy the experience, you won't read nearly enough. In order for reading-aloud to be successful, both the adult and the child must enjoy the books. Hence our goal is, and must be, to help you find the best books to read-aloud to the children in your life.
DaddyRead was started by two dads who love reading aloud to children. When our children became old enough to listen to chapter books, we searched for books, but we found it very difficult to find good, simple chapter books, suitable for a four year old. This website was conceived to help solve this problem.
DaddyRead, in association with Amazon, is a work in progress. We would appreciate comments, especially links for good books. Please click on the "Contact Us" links above, or send email to staff@daddyread.com.
You can help support our efforts by making purchases directly from the links on our site.