The Read-Aloud Home

Sarah Breckenridge explains the Montessori Method and approach to literacy in the early years. We also talk about how to ensure that we use rich language with children, how to display and organise books and how we can talk with, read with and raise children respectfully

Books and humans mentioned:

· Why You Should Read Children's Books Even Though You Are So Old and Wise (2019) By Katherine Rundell

· Martin Amis (author)

· John Locke (philosopher)

· John Newberry (children's book publisher)

· Beatrix Potter (author, illustrator, natural scientist)

· Julia Donaldson (author)

· Oh Kipper (1992) By Janet and Andrew McLean

· Something Wonderful (2016) By Raewyn Caisley, illustrated by Karen Blair

· Oi Dog (2016) By Kes and Clare Gray, illustrated by Tim Field

· Dr Maria Montessori

· Oh the Places You'll Go (1990) By Dr Seuss

· Revolting Rhymes (1982) By Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake

· The Captain Underpants Series By Dav Pilkey

· BBC Books and Authors Interview with author Katherine Rundell

· Julia Donaldson (author)

· Paddington Bear (children's book character)

· Winnie the Pooh (children's book character)

· Clifford, the Big Red Dog (1963) By Normal Bridwell

· The Little Prince/Le Petit Prince (1943) By Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

· The Very Hungry Caterpiller (1969) By Eric Carle

· The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch (1977) By Ronda and David Armitage

· We're Going on a Bear Hunt (1989) Retold by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

· Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends series

· William's Wish Wellingtons, BBC Children's Book, illustrated by Atholl McDonald

· Mr Gumpy's Outing (1970) By John Burningham

· The Harry Potter Series by J.K Rowling

· Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy (1983) By Lynley Dodd

· Bronwyn Bancroft (author)

· Alfie Gets in First (2009) By Shirley Hughes

· Alfie's Feet (2009) By Shirley Hughes

· Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964) By Roald Dahl

· Simplicity Parenting (2009) By Kim Jon Payne with Lisa M Ross

· The Aldi padded book series

· The Indestructible book series

Host, Laura Cunningham, talks about why we should read with babies, why we should give books as presents to new babies/parents and offers five quick baby book recommendations.

Books and humans mentioned:

· Babies Need Books: Sharing the Joy of Books with Children from Birth to Six (1982) By Dorothy Butler

· The Read-Aloud Handbook (7th Edition) (2013) By Jim Trelease

· Who Sank the Boat (1983) By Pamela Allen

· Each Peach Pear Plum (1978) By Janet and Allan Ahlberg

· Where is the Green Sheep? (2004) By Mem Fox, illustrated by Judy Horacek

· Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy (1983) By Lynley Dodd

· We're Going on a Bear Hunt By (1989) By Michael Rosen

Rachel Robson discusses her work as the children's book buyer for an independent bookshop, wow to access out-of-print books, how to continue reading aloud when your kids are teens and tweens, book clubs for teenagers and supporting independent book shops without "breaking the bank".

Books and humans mentioned:

· Meet the Lithographer (2023) by Gabby Bazin

· Shirley Hughes (author)

· David McKee (author)

· Frindle (1998) by Andrew Clements, illustrated by Brian Selznic

· The Invention of Hugo Cabret (2007) by Brian Selznic

· A poem for every day of the year (2017) by Allie Esiri

· Our Home (2024) by Catherine Meatheringham, illustrated by Max Hamilton

· Julia Donaldson (author)

· Would You Rather? (1994) By John Burningham

· Bamboozled (1994) By David Legge

· The Jill Barklem series (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter Story)

· Jeannie Baker (author)

· Dr Seuss (author)

· Roald Dahl (author)

· Zaza's Baby Brother (2012) By Lucy Cousins

· Need a House Call Ms Mouse (2022) By George Mendoza, illustrated by Doris Susan Smith

· Alfie's Feet (2009) By Shirley Hughes

· Alfie Gets in First (2009) By Shirley Hughes

· Goodnight Moon (1947) By Margaret Wise Brown

· Where is the Green Sheep? (2004) by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek

· Each, Peach, Pear Plum (1978) By Janet and Allan Ahlberg

· The Noisy Book By Soledad Bravi

· Monkey and Me By Emily Gravett

· The Peekaboo Series By Grace Habib

· You Choose (2003) By Pippa Goodhart

· When Frank was Four (2006) by Alison Lester

· Rose Meets Mr. Wintergarten (1992) By Bob Graham

· Dinosaur in my Pocket (2024) By Ashleigh Barton, Illustrated by Blithe Fielden

· Listen Hippo (2024) By Gabriel Evans

Host, Laura Cunningham, introduces listeners to the Read-Aloud Home and explains how she became a read aloud zealot. She also explains what to expect from this podcast and discusses the research on the benefits of reading aloud.

Books and humans mentioned:

· Reading Magic (2001) By Mem Fox

· The Read-Aloud Handbook (7th Edition) (2013) By Jim Trelease

· Time for Bed (1993) By Mem Fox

· J.R.R Tolkein (author)

· Philip Pullman (author)

· C.S Lewis (author)

· Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) By Lewis Carol