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

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!

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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