These fifth grade read-aloud books are perfect for ten to twelve year olds at home, in the classroom, or at the library.
I read these books aloud with fifth grade classes that visit the school library weekly, but I also will read them with my children as they get older.
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Amazing Fifth Grade Read-Aloud Books
After the Fall by Dan Santat
This story is a must-read about Humpty Dumpty. Trust me – you’ll love it!
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! by Jon Scieszka
You think you know what happened with the three little pigs? Well, let the wolf tell you what really happened.
Poultrygeist by Eric Geron
Clearly this book is big on puns! It’s a take on “why did the chicken cross the road” and it’s perfect for fifth graders.
Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities by Rick Riordan
Cursed Carnival is a collection of “new stories about mythic heroes” by various authors, including the mythic hero/author himself – Rick Riordan.
The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base
An oldie but a goodie – this one will have your fifth graders thinking and trying to solve the mystery!
This Way, Charlie by Caron Levis
This is a sweet book about an animal friendship and kindness!
Redwoods by Jason Chin
This narrative nonfiction book is an amazing look into the redwood trees in California. It’s so interesting!
Nerdy Birdy by Aaron Reynolds
Fifth grade can be tricky with friendships and fitting in. Nerdy Birdy is a great model read-aloud for kindness in friendships.
The Next President by Kate Messner
Another nonfiction book that is wonderful for teaching alongside social studies units. Learn all about the “unexpected beginnings and unwritten future of America’s presidents.”
