The Read Aloud Collection

Bring Stories to Life in Your Classroom

Curated to complement Read Aloud with Intent: A Framework for Purposeful Read-Alouds, this collection brings together beautifully illustrated picture books that make every read-aloud session meaningful, structured, and impactful. Perfect for Early Years through to 2nd Class, these titles are selected to support the intentional teaching of oral language, vocabulary, comprehension, and a genuine love of reading.

Whether you're following the Read Aloud with Intent framework or simply building a rich classroom library, every book in this collection has been chosen to spark discussion, deepen understanding, and captivate young minds.

• Carefully selected to align with the Read Aloud with Intent framework
• Rich illustrations that spark imagination, discussion, and critical thinking
• Supports oral language, vocabulary, and comprehension development
• Ideal for whole-class read-alouds, guided reading, and independent exploration
• Suitable for Early Years, Pre-School, Junior and Senior Infants, 1st and 2nd Class
• Curated selection of Irish and international titles