Every week, join celebrities and PBS KIDS authors as they read aloud their favorite books on the PBS KIDS’ Facebook page and YouTube channel!
To encourage family engagement and a love of reading at home, PBS KIDS Read-Alongs offer families a place to come together and read along with fan-favoritePBS KIDS show producers, creators and celebrities. Videos feature story-time readings with Brad Meltzer, Marc Brown, Victoria Kann, Angela Santomero and more! Alongside each Read-Along are activity ideas and questions to spark conversation with your little learners.
Enjoy some of our favorite PBS KIDS Read-Alongs below, and check out more story readings, related articles for grown-ups, and crafts and activities for kids on PBS KIDS for Parents!
“Box Full of Kittens” with Sonia Manzano
Join Sonia Manzano — actress, author and creator of the all-new series Alma’s Way — as she reads her book “A Box Full of Kittens.” This story is about a little girl who wants to be a hero. After watching, ask your kids: How can you be a helper in our family?
“Lion Pride!”with Martin Kratt
Join Martin Kratt of Wild Kratts as he reads “Lion Pride!” In this book, the Kratt brothers try to take care of lion cubs on the African Savannah.
“Little People, Big Dreams: Muhammad Ali” with Hana Ali
Join Hana Ali as she reads “Little People, Big Dreams: Muhammad Ali,” a book that tells a story about her iconic father when he was a little boy, written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and illustrated by Brosmind.
“Mixed” with Aree Chung
Join author and illustrator Arree Chung in a special reading of his book, “Mixed!” Then after the read-along, join Arree for a drawing lesson and learn how to draw the characters from Mixed!
“Molly of Denali’s Berry Itchy Day” with Yatibaey Evans
Join Molly of Denali creative producer Yatibaey Evans in a very special read-along to the Molly of Denali story “Berry Itchy Day”!
“I Am Albert Einstein” with Brad Meltzer
Join Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum co-creator Brad Meltzer as he reads “I Am Albert Einstein,” written by him and illustrated by Chris Eliopoulos. Learn more about the famous physicist along with your kids.