Never to be forgotten read alouds
Discover timeless read-aloud gems never to be forgotten. From The Great Brain and The Indian in the Cupboard to Bambi and Carry on, Mr. Bowditch, this curated list of classic juvenile fiction and nonfiction books is perfect for family storytime and nostalgic literary exploration.
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The Indian in the Cupboard
by Lynne Reid Banks
Gift book presented by the Plymouth Lions Foundation 1996.
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The Great Brain
by John D. Fitzgerald
This first book in the series is a great combination of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Terrible Two series, and is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl. The best con man in the Midwest is only ten years old. Tom, a.k.a., the Great Brain, is a silver-tongued genius with a knack for turning a profit. When the Jenkins boys get lost in Skeleton Cave, the Great Brain saves the day. Whether it's saving the kids at school, or helping out Peg-leg Andy, or Basil, the new kid at school, the Great Brain always manages to come out on top-and line his pockets in the process.
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Bambi
by Felix Salten
Describes the life of a deer in the forest as he grows into a beautiful stag.