10 Books to Read Aloud with Your Kids This Summer (and Then Watch the Movie!)

The summer is usually a time when things are a little less chaotic, but sometimes it can be hard to figure out what to do with all that time. I think reading aloud is valuable for kids of all ages, and a way to help inspire kids to sit and listen is to reward them with watching the movie based on the book once you finish the book! I’ve gathered up a list of my 10 favorite books to read aloud with your kids this summer, all of which were made into a movie.

10 Books to Read Aloud with Your Kids This Summer (and Then Watch the Movie!)

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White | Rent on Amazon Prime

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, Book 1)

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling | Rent on Amazon Prime

Coraline by Neil Gaiman | Rent on Amazon Prime

The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum | Rent on Amazon Prime

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis | Rent on Amazon Prime

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl | Rent on Amazon Prime

City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau | Rent on Apple TV

The Iron Giant

The Iron Giant by Ted Hughes | Rent on Amazon Prime

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown | Rent on Amazon Prime

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick | Rent on Amazon Prime

Want some more ideas for read alouds? Here are 35 great read alouds for kids!

The summer is usually a time when things are a little less chaotic, but sometimes it can be hard to figure out what to do with all that time. I think reading aloud is valuable for kids of all ages, and a way to help inspire kids to sit and listen is to reward themRead More