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The Read-Aloud Home

The Read-Aloud Home

De : Laura C. Children's book enthusiast curator of a beautiful collection of children's literature.
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How can we create homes where reading with children happens with ease and enjoyment? How do we know which children's books are good quality? How do we maintain enthusiasm for reading aloud during the early years and beyond? Welcome! It is so great to have you here to join me for this read-aloud revolution. Modern parents are faced with unprecedented levels of technological distractions and endless to-do lists. It is easy to let, days, weeks, months go by without reading to our children. This podcast will give you ideas and inspiration for creating the best possible read-aloud environment in a modern world. You will find tips, tricks and beautiful booklists as well as interviews with literacy experts, authors, illustrators and more to help you cultivate your read-aloud home. Learn how to create a literary feast for the children in your care that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Whether you are a stay-at-home carer, a working parent or an early childhood worker this podcast has something for you!

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  • Four simple ways to bring a bit of fun and drama to reading aloud

    Four simple ways to bring a bit of fun and drama to reading aloud
    Aug 17 2026

    Other than using different voices for book characters what else can we do to make reading aloud a little more fun and theatrical? Here are 4 simple ideas that might work for you!

    People, books, talks, exhibitions mentioned:

    • Pamela Allen (author/illustrator)
    • The Curious World of Pamela Allen at the State Library of NSW
    • Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever (2008) by Mem Fox, illustrated by Judy Horacek
    • Mac Barnett (author)
    • Jon Klassen (author/illustrator)
    • Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen, City Arts & Lectures (podcast episode)
    • Dub Leffler (author/illustrator)
    • Bruce Pascoe (author)
    • Dub Leffler at the 2015 Library of Congress National Book Festival
    • Hairy Maclary (1983) by Lynley Dodd
    • Tiddler (2007) by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Sheffler
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    10 min
  • Getting creative about how to find time to read aloud to your children in a busy world

    Getting creative about how to find time to read aloud to your children in a busy world
    Jul 23 2026

    Too busy to read aloud? This week's episode is for you! Host Laura Cunningham shares a mindset shift as well as some practical solutions to help you find extra time throughout the week to read aloud to your children.

    Article mentioned:

    • Goodnight to the bedtime story: The reason fewer parents are reading aloud to their children by Lauren Ironmonger
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    15 min
  • How to arrange and make the most out of an author/illustrator visit (when your child's school doesn't have a librarian)

    How to arrange and make the most out of an author/illustrator visit (when your child's school doesn't have a librarian)
    Jul 14 2026

    Even if your school doesn't have a librarian you can arrange author/illustrator visits. These visits are a wonderful way to inspire children to read and be creative. In this episode, we share a few very simple ways to help you arrange an author/illustrator visit and to help the kids at your school get the most out of it.

    Books, people, websites mentioned:

    • Raising Readers: How to nurture a child's love of books by Megan Daley
    • Australia Reads
    • Booked Out
    • Where is the Green Sheep? (2004) by Mem Fox, illustrated by Judy Horace
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    8 min
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