PBS Kids Read-Alongs
To encourage family engagement and a love of reading at home, PBS KIDS offers families a place to come together and read along with fan-favorites. PBS KIDS Read-Alongs have included story-times with Marc Brown (ARTHUR), Victoria Kann (PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC), Angela Santomero (Creator of DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD) and more.
Along with story-time of a beloved book, each PBS KIDS Read-Along is designed to encourage engagement among families who tune in. Below each video you can find additional resources with activities that spark conversation.
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READ ALONG w/ MICHELLE OBAMA! | Miss Maple’s Seeds
Welcome to "Mondays with Michelle"! Join Michelle in a reading of another one of her favorite children’s books, “Miss Maple's Seeds" by Eliza Wheeler.
MISS MAPLE'S SEEDS
Written by Eliza Wheeler
Read Together, Be Together Printables: Word Search & Maze
PBS LearningMedia: Experimenting with Seeds
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I Am Harriet Tubman | Xavier Riddle READ ALONG! | PBS KIDS
Join Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum creator Brad Meltzer in a very special read along of his book, "I Am Harriet Tubman"
I AM HARRIET TUBMAN
Written by Brad Meltzer
PBS LearningMedia Printables: Biosketch Template
Interactive Game: Hidden Heroes
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READ ALONG w/ MICHELLE OBAMA | There's a Dragon in Your Book
Join Michelle Obama in a reading of one of her favorite children’s books, "There's a Dragon in Your Book" written by Tom Fletcher and illustrated by Greg Abbott.
THERE'S A DRAGON IN YOUR BOOK
Written by Tom Fletcher
Read Together, Be Together Printables: Make your own dragon puppet; Dragon maze; Connect the Dots
PBS Parents:
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Wild In Africa! | Wild Kratts Read Along! | PBS KIDS
Join Wild Kratts co-creator Martin Kratt and Squeaky the Cat in a special read along to Martin's book, "Wild In Africa"
READ ALONG w/ MICHELLE OBAMA | The Gruffalo
Welcome to Mondays with Michelle Obama! Join Michelle in a reading of one of her favorite children’s books, “The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
THE GRUFFALO
Written by Julia Donaldson and Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Read Together, Be Together Printables: The Gruffalo and Friends Finger Puppets - The Gruffalo Mask
PBS LearningMedia: Learn about rhyming words
- Video: Rhyme Time | Sesame Street
- Interactive Game: Rhyme Time | Sesame Street
You Are Special, Daniel Tiger! | READ ALONG | PBS KIDS
Join Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood author Angela Santomero in a very special read along to her book, "You Are Special, Daniel Tiger!" with permission from Simon & Schuster.
YOU ARE SPECIAL, DANIEL TIGER!
Adapted by Angela Santomero
PBS LearningMedia:
- PBSLM Video and Activity: You are Special Song | Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
- PBS KIDS Game: Classroom Helpers
- FREE App: Daniel Tiger for Parents
Arthur’s New Puppy! 🐶 | READ ALONG! | PBS KIDS
Join Arthur author and illustrator Marc Brown in a very special read along to his book, “Arthur’s New Puppy!”
ARTHUR'S NEW PUPPY
Written and illustrated by Marc Brown
PBS LearningMedia:
- PBS KIDS: Animal Home Builder | Arthur
- PBSLM: What are Pets?
Silverlicious | Pinkalicious READ ALONG! | PBS KIDS
Join Pinkalicious author and illustrator Victoria Kann in a very special read along to her book, "Silverlicious!"
SILVERLICIOUS
Written and illustrated by Victoria Kann
PBS LearningMedia:
- PBS KIDS Game: Pinkcredible Story Maker
- PBSLM: Mixed-Media Art | Pinkalicious & Peterrific
Wild Dogs and Canines | Wild Kratts READ ALONG! | PBS KIDS
Join Wild Kratts co-creator Chris Kratt in a very special read along to his book, "Wild Dogs and Canines".
WILD DOGS AND CANINES
Written by Martin Kratt and Chris Kratt
PBS LearningMedia:
- PBSLM: An African Wild Dog Den | Kratts Creatures
- PBS KIDS: Aviva’s Powersuit Maker