Read Aloud Book List for Sensitive Kids II Ages 5-8 years old

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I have sensitive kids when it comes to read aloud books - so I created a list of 20 books (linked below) that have worked well for us! Hopefully, this is a helpful list and please share some of your favorite read alouds for more sensitive readers!
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Books mentioned:
My Father's Dragon (3 books): amzn.to/3TvhBPs
Zoe & Sassafras: amzn.to/3EV9xmX
The World According to Humphrey: amzn.to/3MM2YoT
The Little House in the Big Woods: amzn.to/3gqknYg
Boxcar Children: amzn.to/3ESwgQP
Lulu and the Dog from the Sea: amzn.to/3Fckml5
Heartwood Hotel: amzn.to/3T8KoJX
Mrs. Piggle Wiggle: amzn.to/3yTAyUj
Adventures with Waffles: amzn.to/3ETrkLk
Charlotte's Web: amzn.to/3CM6RFJ
The Water Horse: amzn.to/3s9Zkf2
Maise Hitchins and the Case of the Stolen Sixpence: amzn.to/3gjjZdS
Frankie Sparks and the Class Pet: amzn.to/3VF8ZYm
Anna Hibiscus: amzn.to/3gbcbuA
Mouse and the Motorcycle: amzn.to/3eKGQi4
The Wild Robot: amzn.to/3TxeM0m
Very Very Far North: amzn.to/3SeYV5B
Poppy: amzn.to/3Sg4ZKY
Mindy Kim and the Lunar Parade: amzn.to/3Twt3ug
Snazzy Cat Capers: amzn.to/3sfqjWl
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@SelestialAlchemy Жыл бұрын

I love this! ❤ Also, for what it’s worth, I think in actuality our kids are “normal” and a lot of other kids have been desensitized 😔

@annebaiel Жыл бұрын

I agree with this--what we expose our children to either lifts them up or breaks them down.

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

Completely agree!

@emilycombs Жыл бұрын

This!

@kat_9999 Жыл бұрын

Highly recommend the Sophie Mouse series too, especially for sensitive kiddos. Its such a cute series.

@makeanddohandmade Жыл бұрын

Love this!! I have a little sensitive girl! Haven’t even listened yet, but want to recommend the Sophie Mouse books to anyone reading the comments 🙂💗

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

I've heard of Sophie Mouse!

@emilycombs Жыл бұрын

And Zoey and Sassafras! Those two series are both so sweet!

@lauralu04 Жыл бұрын

Love this list! Thank you for looking out for those of us with sensitive listeners! 😍

@Yesica1993 Жыл бұрын

Aw, I don't want to reread Charlotte's Web even as a 50+ year old adult! I haven't reread The Mouse and the Motorcycle since I was little, so I don't remember the details. But I do remember that I loved it. And I still love rereading the Little House books! Such a comfort read. I'll have to check out many of these that I haven't heard of before. I love children's books.

@kayleighjohnson3612 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! My little ones are a toddler and just starting kindergarten, and I find your channel to be helpful in so many ways! I’m always looking out for good books and planning ahead so that they have a love for reading. I want you to know that your channel and others like it are really special to me because I haven’t found community to pull this kind of knowledge, experience, and advice from. Thanks for helping all of us mamas feel less alone and supported! ❤

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really needed to hear that today!!

@erindubusky5512 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this list!! So many of those books sound great for my daughter 😊

@ljenk6752 Жыл бұрын

Loved this, thank you for sharing! My littles ones are also really enjoying Uncle Wiggily’s Storybook :) it might be for a slightly younger audience but I have really loved it too!

@AKiHope Жыл бұрын

Mr Popper’s Penguins, Ramona series, The Borrowers, Pippi Longstocking, Findus and Petson series, Teddy Robinson, and all the Pooh stories were some of our favorites.

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

Thank you, we have read all but the Findus and Petson series - going to go check it out now!

@kaylacrittenden7760 Жыл бұрын

I love your book reviews! Thanks.

@BandanaBookmom Жыл бұрын

So many good choices here - I need to head to the library ASAP!

@anacecilianfmat Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!!!! I'll check them out! Great recs!

@jengillespie5114 Жыл бұрын

Loved all of these recommendations ❤

@nicolentwiga7049 Жыл бұрын

Needed this! My kiddos are also sensitive. We trialed "story of the world" for history and has to stop. My kids couldn't handle the talk of people's heads being chopped off and all the death. I know it's true but they definitely weren't ready for it.

@oneblessedmommy4024 Жыл бұрын

Mine are sensitive also...your list looks good! Thanks for sharing!

@homeschoolingthroughhighschool Жыл бұрын

Very thoughtful video. I saw some of my favs! 🌻

@Bethsbook Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I have 4, 5 and 6 year old boys and my oldest is especially sensitive. I was having a hard time trying to find the right books for them. This is very helpful!

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

So glad the video was helpful :)

@EverydayArmyWife Жыл бұрын

What a great list of recommendation. Lots of Sonlight and Brave Writer books. You have really good taste in good quality books. My boys have listened to the audiobook of The World According to Humphrey no kidding over 10 times!!! They love it.

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

Haha, yes you can easily see what I am influenced by :)

@michellegf Жыл бұрын

Charlotte’s Web makes me ball 😭. Like to the point where my kids ask me if I’m ok. I remember reading it as a child and being sad, but rereading it to my kids as an adult and parent now just get me 🐷🕷❤

@tinakenny.777 Ай бұрын

I love this! Thank you so much. Would you happen to have a list of more character trait books? 😊

@annebaiel Жыл бұрын

Thanks for increasing my library holds' list, Angie! 😁

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

Haha, you are very welcome!!

@PiningOverHome Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! I need to be better about prereading lol instead I’ll end up occasionally pausing while I try and change the words of the story real quick in my mind for them 🤣 even if it’s just avoiding words like “stupid” etc

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

Haha, yes I definitely edit on the fly as well :)

@darleneklinger8585 Жыл бұрын

Love the book reviews. Thx

@milaalvarez4629 Жыл бұрын

These look fantastic! Thank you for sharing 💗 My daughter is not sensitive in the sense that things will scare her but she doesn’t like emotional stuff, and she will pick up on bad habits/behavior with some characters. I know some of these touch on your emotions but I’m still going to try Charlotte’s Webb and watch the movie after as a bonus for finishing the book. Oh goo! Thank you for sharing the Mindy books! I never heard of them, and they will be so perfect for my girl, we are a mix family, she’s 1/2 Korean. She has started to take notice that she looks different…and sometimes makes sad comments; although, her friends are all different as well but none are Asian. I’m a very happy Mamma right now for learning about this books. I feel I can trust the quality being recommended by you. 🥰

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!!

@lesliefilart3586 Жыл бұрын

We love Heartwood Hotel too! This is our current read-aloud. However, my son didn't like The Wild Robot just because of the part where Ros had to leave her mom. My son bawled 😭 and he didn't want to read it anymore. He couldn't control his emotions. 😢 Our kids are really unique, and what might be ok with other kids may not be for our child. And that's okay, this is the way God designed us to be. Always looking forward to your read aloud recos, Angie! Thank you!

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

Ahh, that is a sad part in The Wild Robot!

@HopethroughHardship 4 ай бұрын

Lady, this is amazing. Thank you!!!! None of these books are super fantasy or 'magical' which is what I'm looking for! Bless you!!!

@sciencemama 4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you found the list helpful - I love all of these books!

@rebeccahughes5661 Жыл бұрын

I loved this! My 8 year old son's second grade class recently just read the book Sarah, Plain and Tall. Well the mom in the book died and he was really sensitive to that. He has been upset ever since and worries that something will happen to his dad or I. It breaks my heart. We do not watch most Disney movies for the reason as well. I love that I can refer to this list of books without worry other than Charlotte's Web which his class will also be reading this year. But maybe I should read it with him ahead of time to prepare him. Or just tell him ahead of time what will happen? But anyway, thank you!

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

Those are great ideas! I don't feel the need to rush my sensitive kiddos, there are so many good books that aren't scary or sad that we can read!

@cheryldahl9192 Жыл бұрын

I loved Little House in the Big Woods when I was a kid!

@ummadam7835 Жыл бұрын

“Planet Omar “ by Mian Zanib “Yasmin” by Faruqi Saadia

@SevenInAll Жыл бұрын

I wrote down several of these titles for the future!

@bookishmammabudgets Жыл бұрын

Spy Penguins by Sam Hay is another great series that is fun to read aloud. Also the Investigators - this is a graphic novel series that is actually fun to read aloud.

@KoalaKrafts Жыл бұрын

The lighthouse family series, the Growly books and journey beyond the burrow would be appropriate too.

@HomeschoolMom515 Жыл бұрын

We have a lot of those! I would add Where the mountain meets the moon. I think it's an absolute masterpiece.

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

It is on my list, but I haven't read it yet :)

@anikahooda4849 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for making so informative and detailed videos. I am an Indian parent and I've watched couple of your videos including the one on maths curriculum. I want to ask, of you could help me get the dimensions Kindergarten maths curriculum books..pdfs ...or any other way...since they are not available here. I will have to place an international order and that's too much on my pocket. I havebeen reaching out to many in this case, if anyone could of help.

@Homeschooling.with.Ginger Жыл бұрын

My sensitive son has enjoyed some of these, but My Father’s Dragon was one we quit in the first chapter or two. Heartwood Hotel is great. The scene you mention in Adventures with Waffles… is it with the chicken? We thought that was hilarious!

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

It was the scene at the beginning where there was a tractor and a pile of manure and everyone got sprayed with manure :)

@AlwaysBooked Жыл бұрын

Literally put all of these on hold at the library! ha!

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

Haha, glad to help :)

@j.a.p8965 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this! Are any of the books you recommended not happily ever after? My sensitive kiddo likes stories that end well and not sad or disappointing.

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

Other than Charlottes Web and Adventures in Waffles - I think everything else has nice resolution :)

@marybowling7652 11 ай бұрын

Hi there! This is so not on topic, but I once saw you had some cool logic pages for your kiddos to do. What books do you buy for logic? Thanks so much! Hope you respond!!

@sciencemama 11 ай бұрын

I made this video a few years ago :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jqp5ir2cstfPl5c.html

@idemelendez1779 Жыл бұрын

My son (6) lives whatever he’s reading. He doesn’t handle well sad stories and starts crying and he will wake up in the middle of the night crying talking about the story. (Charlottes web was a headache in my house.)

@maryklein7131 Жыл бұрын

You can't go wrong with Beverly Cleary

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@938quilt Жыл бұрын

I'm so angry I was forced to listen/read some of the books when I was in school - I'm still sensitive but sounder, island of the blue dolphins, charlottes web(loved the book but it was sad), ol yeller every single year we had to watch and I hated it, where the red fern grows and even in high school having ot read animal farm and lord of the flies

@sciencemama Жыл бұрын

I really disliked Lord of the Flies!