Reading to Kids Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
Reading to Kids on X
Volunteer to read to children the 2nd Saturday of every month near downtown Los Angeles.

Mister Seahorse
Eric Carle
We present kindergarten's book "Mister Seahorse" by Eric Carle. When Mrs. Seahorse lays her eggs, she does it on Mr. Seahorse's belly! She knows he will take good care of them. While he swims, waiting for the eggs to hatch, he meets some other underwater fathers https://t.co/CSP7UtLSLv
Board Book, 2011
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Lizzy and the Cloud
Terry Fan
Hi friends, this month's 1st-grade book is "Lizzy and the Cloud" by Terry Fan and illustrated by @opifan64. Lizzy shows us that the greatest of friends comes in different forms. To learn more and RSVP for our following reading club, visit https://t.co/8TkATdTKL5 https://t.co/yPEB3WYiIa
Hardcover, 2022
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The Night Before Christmas
Clement C. Moore
Hi friends! Today is Clement Moore’s birthday – also known as the author of The Night Before Christmas. In December of 2004, we read this book in our reading clubs and followed along the beloved tale of St. Nick. http://www.readingtokids.org #ReadingtoKids #ReadingClubs https://t.co/pgQvE829MU
Hardcover, 2011
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Brown Girl Dreaming
Jacqueline Woodson
Hi Friends, It was just 5 years ago, we read aloud “Brown Girl Dreaming” by Jacqueline Woodson to our 5th graders in June 2017. #ReadingtoKids The story is still impactful today, and we are proud to share it with you once again in honor of Juneteenth Federal Holiday. https://t.co/owqfecgBUv
Paperback, 2016
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Crenshaw
Katherine Applegate
Hi friends! Today's spotlight is one of our teacher-selected books for our June reading club: "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate. Learn more about it at https://t.co/8TkATdTKL5 https://t.co/Y4fOjX4my2
Paperback, 2017
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Sleep Like a Tiger: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner
Mary Logue
Hi friends! Today's spotlight is one of our teacher-selected books for our May reading club: "Sleep Like a Tiger" by Mary Logue and illustrated by @Sacredbeez . Learn more about it at https://t.co/8TkATdTKL5 https://t.co/2skE6Nygr7
Hardcover, 2012
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Through My Eyes
Ruby Bridges
Today's spotlight is "Through My Eyes," written by Ruby Bridges, documents a pivotal event in our history as she saw it unfold around her. This book is a part of the celebration of Black History Month and will be read aloud to the 4th graders Volunteer @ https://t.co/8TkATdUiAD https://t.co/0YVJ0OHOtG
Hardcover, 1999
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