Four simple ways to bring a bit of fun and drama to reading aloud
The Read-Aloud Home by Laura C. Children's book enthusiast, curator of a beautiful collection of children's literature.
S3 · E4
Aug 17, 2026
09:43
Episode notes
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
Keywords
children's literature
parenting
australian children's books
children's book
reading aloud to babies
reading aloud
Mac Barnett
Lynley Dodd
Julia Donaldson