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The Reading Lanter

52-Week Read-Aloud Guide

Complete yearly reading plan that brings classic children’s books together with paired poetry, discussion questions, vocabulary, and activities. Ages 6-9.

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Winter Read-Aloud Guide

Seasonal reading guide featuring 6 classic books on the summer theme, “Stories of Home and Consequence”. With poetry, guided discussion and activities. Ages 6-9.

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Aesop’s Fables Read-Aloud Collection

Featuring 12 classic fables in full text with selected illustrations, guided discussion questions, vocabulary and extension activities. Ages 6-9.

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Greek Mythology Read-Aloud Collection

Featuring 8 foundational Greek myths every child should here, with discussion questions, vocabulary and extension activities.

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Summer Read-Aloud Guide

Seasonal reading guide featuring 6 classic books on the summer theme, “Stories of Journey and Becoming”. With poetry, guided discussion and activities. Ages 6-9.

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Spring Read-Aloud Guide

Seasonal reading guide featuring 6 classic books on the summer theme, “Stories of Home and Consequence”. With poetry, guided discussion and activities. Ages 6-9.

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Kipling’s Just So Stories Read-Aloud Collection

Featuring eight classic stories in full text with Kipling’s original illustrations, guided discussion, vocabulary and extension activities. Ages 6-9.

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Autumn Read-Aloud Guide

Seasonal reading guide featuring 6 classic books on the summer theme, “Stories of Mischief and Beginning”. With poetry, guided discussion and activities. Ages 6-9.

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Beatrix Potter Read-Aloud Collection

Featuring eight original stories in full text, with selected illustrations, guided discussion questions, vocabulary and activities. Ages 6-9.

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Fairy Tales of the World Read-Aloud Collection

Including eight classic fairy tales in full text, selected illustrations, guided discussion, vocabulary and extensions. Ages 8-11.


Every Reading Lantern resource includes

Discussion Questions

Prompts that encourage children to notice, think, wonder, and connect.

Vocabulary Treasures

Highlights interesting words and language that relate to classic stories.

Creative Extensions

Respond to stories through writing, drawing, and imaginative activities.


Begin with a free collection of classic stories

The Reading Lantern cover free classic stories read aloud sampler

Explore The Reading Lantern approach with a free sampler featuring stories from Beatrix Potter, Rudyard Kipling, and Aesop. Each selection includes thoughtful discussion questions, vocabulary exploration, and activities designed to encourage meaningful conversations around timeless books.