What if each page of a picture book was guaranteed to enhance a child’s reading and writing tenfold? Would you ramp up your read alouds? In this remarkable resource, Maria Walther shares two-page read aloud experiences for 101 picture books that tune you into what to notice, say, and wonder in order to bolster students’ literacy exponentially.

The read alouds in this book will help teachers: foster a strong sense of community; celebrate the written (and Illustrated word); build a foundation for future reading and learning; expand vocabulary (with a focus on Tier 2 words); support budding writers; spark collaborative conversations; encourage perspective-taking, empathy, and a growth mindset.