Having siblings may be tough sometimes! Take for instance, these two adventurers who can't decide on their journey. A dragon that turns out to be a fire-breathing armadillo might not have been what they had in store. But who knows, let's follow along as they may find their newest adventure together! The Book That Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed, illustrated by Hatem Aly If you’re looking to get your child excited about reading, check out The Reading Den… with Shen. With over a million views and a library of 400 videos, it’s the place to go for recommendations and read-alouds of the most fun and prestigious picture books that you and your family can enjoy together. For going on fifty years, Shen has been a certified reading specialist and classroom teacher who has taught all sorts of children in schools across the country. Coast to coast, from Harlem, New York to Irvine, California, Shen is a passionate advocate for literacy with a special superpower: a boundless energy and enthusiasm that inspires kids of all ages to develop a lifelong love for words, books, and stories. The concept behind the reading den is simple. Every week Shen selects a new or notable picture book to present and read to her audience. When Shen awards her seal of approval to a book, it means that the text and illustrations are appropriate for even the youngest readers. The books she brings to her den contain positive themes like family, friendship, triumph of the underdog, and teamwork – always with big, splashy pictures that tickle a child’s imagination. Often, Shen picks stories with engaging rhyme schemes and other types of word play, designed to sharpen letter and word identification skills. Shen then presents the books in a way that draws children in, employing a variety of fun voices and hilarious gestures. Her colorful style is uniquely appealing to children from other countries and cultures. From the US to the UK to Asia to India, The Reading Den has viewers and subscribers from all around the globe. But whether or not English is their first language, kids who visit Shen in her den will become stronger, more confident readers, with an increased excitement for words and stories. Shen’s “cinematographer” is her husband James, who has been a professional photographer for over sixty years, capturing weddings, bar mitzvahs and the most beautiful tableaus across the countryside. Jim also has a superpower, his innate sense of rhythm… as his steady camera work energetically follows the book’s text and drawings with occasional cutaways to Shen’s real time performance. To act as an added incentive for young readers, every month Shen gives away a book from her enormous library (over 2,000 picture and story books) to one of her subscribers. Both Jim and Shendel are over 80 years old and happily married for 59 of those years! The Reading Den is a passion project for these two soulmates and they look forward to seeing you there! Please subscribe to my channel for weekly posts. My Website: https://www.mrsreadforfun.com​​​ My Twitter: https://twitter.com/readingdenwshen My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readingdenwithshen #readaloud​​​ #omarabed #kidsbook

It's Zoe's first day at school! She's worried her hearing aids will slow her down on the soccer field, but she learns that she might be stronger than she thinks! Follow along this inspiration story from NBA star, Stephen Curry! I Am Extraordinary by Stephen Curry, illustrated by Geneva Bowers If you’re looking to get your child excited about reading, check out The Reading Den… with Shen. With over a million views and a library of 400 videos, it’s the place to go for recommendations and read-alouds of the most fun and prestigious picture books that you and your family can enjoy together. For going on fifty years, Shen has been a certified reading specialist and classroom teacher who has taught all sorts of children in schools across the country. Coast to coast, from Harlem, New York to Irvine, California, Shen is a passionate advocate for literacy with a special superpower: a boundless energy and enthusiasm that inspires kids of all ages to develop a lifelong love for words, books, and stories. The concept behind the reading den is simple. Every week Shen selects a new or notable picture book to present and read to her audience. When Shen awards her seal of approval to a book, it means that the text and illustrations are appropriate for even the youngest readers. The books she brings to her den contain positive themes like family, friendship, triumph of the underdog, and teamwork – always with big, splashy pictures that tickle a child’s imagination. Often, Shen picks stories with engaging rhyme schemes and other types of word play, designed to sharpen letter and word identification skills. Shen then presents the books in a way that draws children in, employing a variety of fun voices and hilarious gestures. Her colorful style is uniquely appealing to children from other countries and cultures. From the US to the UK to Asia to India, The Reading Den has viewers and subscribers from all around the globe. But whether or not English is their first language, kids who visit Shen in her den will become stronger, more confident readers, with an increased excitement for words and stories. Shen’s “cinematographer” is her husband James, who has been a professional photographer for over sixty years, capturing weddings, bar mitzvahs and the most beautiful tableaus across the countryside. Jim also has a superpower, his innate sense of rhythm… as his steady camera work energetically follows the book’s text and drawings with occasional cutaways to Shen’s real time performance. To act as an added incentive for young readers, every month Shen gives away a book from her enormous library (over 2,000 picture and story books) to one of her subscribers. Both Jim and Shendel are over 80 years old and happily married for 59 of those years! The Reading Den is a passion project for these two soulmates and they look forward to seeing you there! Please subscribe to my channel for weekly posts. My Website: https://www.mrsreadforfun.com​​​ My Twitter: https://twitter.com/readingdenwshen My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readingdenwithshen #readaloud​​​ #stephencurry #kidsbook

What would happen if you saw the Easter Bunny? Would you chase after him? Would you get in his way? How would the Easter Bunny be able to do his job? Find out and read along with me! I Am NOT the Easter Bunny! by T. L. McBeth If you’re looking to get your child excited about reading, check out The Reading Den… with Shen. With over a million views and a library of 400 videos, it’s the place to go for recommendations and read-alouds of the most fun and prestigious picture books that you and your family can enjoy together. For going on fifty years, Shen has been a certified reading specialist and classroom teacher who has taught all sorts of children in schools across the country. Coast to coast, from Harlem, New York to Irvine, California, Shen is a passionate advocate for literacy with a special superpower: a boundless energy and enthusiasm that inspires kids of all ages to develop a lifelong love for words, books, and stories. The concept behind the reading den is simple. Every week Shen selects a new or notable picture book to present and read to her audience. When Shen awards her seal of approval to a book, it means that the text and illustrations are appropriate for even the youngest readers. The books she brings to her den contain positive themes like family, friendship, triumph of the underdog, and teamwork – always with big, splashy pictures that tickle a child’s imagination. Often, Shen picks stories with engaging rhyme schemes and other types of word play, designed to sharpen letter and word identification skills. Shen then presents the books in a way that draws children in, employing a variety of fun voices and hilarious gestures. Her colorful style is uniquely appealing to children from other countries and cultures. From the US to the UK to Asia to India, The Reading Den has viewers and subscribers from all around the globe. But whether or not English is their first language, kids who visit Shen in her den will become stronger, more confident readers, with an increased excitement for words and stories. Shen’s “cinematographer” is her husband James, who has been a professional photographer for over sixty years, capturing weddings, bar mitzvahs and the most beautiful tableaus across the countryside. Jim also has a superpower, his innate sense of rhythm… as his steady camera work energetically follows the book’s text and drawings with occasional cutaways to Shen’s real time performance. To act as an added incentive for young readers, every month Shen gives away a book from her enormous library (over 2,000 picture and story books) to one of her subscribers. Both Jim and Shendel are over 80 years old and happily married for 59 of those years! The Reading Den is a passion project for these two soulmates and they look forward to seeing you there! Please subscribe to my channel for weekly posts. My Website: https://www.mrsreadforfun.com​​​ My Twitter: https://twitter.com/readingdenwshen My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readingdenwithshen #readaloud​​​ #Easter #kidsbook

Dinosaurs are BANNED! Unicorns are BANNED! What else should be banned from this book? Find out and read along with me as we uncover a whole list of silly no-nos that are forbidden and why! This Book Is Banned by Raj Haldar, Illustrated by Julia Patton If you’re looking to get your child excited about reading, check out The Reading Den… with Shen. With over a million views and a library of 400 videos, it’s the place to go for recommendations and read-alouds of the most fun and prestigious picture books that you and your family can enjoy together. For going on fifty years, Shen has been a certified reading specialist and classroom teacher who has taught all sorts of children in schools across the country. Coast to coast, from Harlem, New York to Irvine, California, Shen is a passionate advocate for literacy with a special superpower: a boundless energy and enthusiasm that inspires kids of all ages to develop a lifelong love for words, books, and stories. The concept behind the reading den is simple. Every week Shen selects a new or notable picture book to present and read to her audience. When Shen awards her seal of approval to a book, it means that the text and illustrations are appropriate for even the youngest readers. The books she brings to her den contain positive themes like family, friendship, triumph of the underdog, and teamwork – always with big, splashy pictures that tickle a child’s imagination. Often, Shen picks stories with engaging rhyme schemes and other types of word play, designed to sharpen letter and word identification skills. Shen then presents the books in a way that draws children in, employing a variety of fun voices and hilarious gestures. Her colorful style is uniquely appealing to children from other countries and cultures. From the US to the UK to Asia to India, The Reading Den has viewers and subscribers from all around the globe. But whether or not English is their first language, kids who visit Shen in her den will become stronger, more confident readers, with an increased excitement for words and stories. Shen’s “cinematographer” is her husband James, who has been a professional photographer for over sixty years, capturing weddings, bar mitzvahs and the most beautiful tableaus across the countryside. Jim also has a superpower, his innate sense of rhythm… as his steady camera work energetically follows the book’s text and drawings with occasional cutaways to Shen’s real time performance. To act as an added incentive for young readers, every month Shen gives away a book from her enormous library (over 2,000 picture and story books) to one of her subscribers. Both Jim and Shendel are over 80 years old and happily married for 59 of those years! The Reading Den is a passion project for these two soulmates and they look forward to seeing you there! Please subscribe to my channel for weekly posts. My Website: https://www.mrsreadforfun.com​​​ My Twitter: https://twitter.com/readingdenwshen My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readingdenwithshen #readaloud​​​ #LittleMo #kidsbook

Little Mo and his family find themselves in trouble when a pack of dinosaurs moves into their cave! Will they all be able to live together in peace or will there be a prehistoric problem to solve? Little Mo and the Great Snow Monster by Michael Foreman If you’re looking to get your child excited about reading, check out The Reading Den… with Shen. With over a million views and a library of 400 videos, it’s the place to go for recommendations and read-alouds of the most fun and prestigious picture books that you and your family can enjoy together. For going on fifty years, Shen has been a certified reading specialist and classroom teacher who has taught all sorts of children in schools across the country. Coast to coast, from Harlem, New York to Irvine, California, Shen is a passionate advocate for literacy with a special superpower: a boundless energy and enthusiasm that inspires kids of all ages to develop a lifelong love for words, books, and stories. The concept behind the reading den is simple. Every week Shen selects a new or notable picture book to present and read to her audience. When Shen awards her seal of approval to a book, it means that the text and illustrations are appropriate for even the youngest readers. The books she brings to her den contain positive themes like family, friendship, triumph of the underdog, and teamwork – always with big, splashy pictures that tickle a child’s imagination. Often, Shen picks stories with engaging rhyme schemes and other types of word play, designed to sharpen letter and word identification skills. Shen then presents the books in a way that draws children in, employing a variety of fun voices and hilarious gestures. Her colorful style is uniquely appealing to children from other countries and cultures. From the US to the UK to Asia to India, The Reading Den has viewers and subscribers from all around the globe. But whether or not English is their first language, kids who visit Shen in her den will become stronger, more confident readers, with an increased excitement for words and stories. Shen’s “cinematographer” is her husband James, who has been a professional photographer for over sixty years, capturing weddings, bar mitzvahs and the most beautiful tableaus across the countryside. Jim also has a superpower, his innate sense of rhythm… as his steady camera work energetically follows the book’s text and drawings with occasional cutaways to Shen’s real time performance. To act as an added incentive for young readers, every month Shen gives away a book from her enormous library (over 2,000 picture and story books) to one of her subscribers. Both Jim and Shendel are over 80 years old and happily married for 59 of those years! The Reading Den is a passion project for these two soulmates and they look forward to seeing you there! Please subscribe to my channel for weekly posts. My Website: https://www.mrsreadforfun.com​​​ My Twitter: https://twitter.com/readingdenwshen My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readingdenwithshen #readaloud​​​ #LittleMo #kidsbook

What happens when the Big Cheese's world turns upside down? Suddenly he's not so big a cheese when Wedge shows he's a tough competitor. Follow along on this fun heartwarming cheese-filled story! The Big Cheese by Jory John, illustrated by Pete Oswald If you’re looking to get your child excited about reading, check out The Reading Den… with Shen. With over a million views and a library of 400 videos, it’s the place to go for recommendations and read-alouds of the most fun and prestigious picture books that you and your family can enjoy together. For going on fifty years, Shen has been a certified reading specialist and classroom teacher who has taught all sorts of children in schools across the country. Coast to coast, from Harlem, New York to Irvine, California, Shen is a passionate advocate for literacy with a special superpower: a boundless energy and enthusiasm that inspires kids of all ages to develop a lifelong love for words, books, and stories. The concept behind the reading den is simple. Every week Shen selects a new or notable picture book to present and read to her audience. When Shen awards her seal of approval to a book, it means that the text and illustrations are appropriate for even the youngest readers. The books she brings to her den contain positive themes like family, friendship, triumph of the underdog, and teamwork – always with big, splashy pictures that tickle a child’s imagination. Often, Shen picks stories with engaging rhyme schemes and other types of word play, designed to sharpen letter and word identification skills. Shen then presents the books in a way that draws children in, employing a variety of fun voices and hilarious gestures. Her colorful style is uniquely appealing to children from other countries and cultures. From the US to the UK to Asia to India, The Reading Den has viewers and subscribers from all around the globe. But whether or not English is their first language, kids who visit Shen in her den will become stronger, more confident readers, with an increased excitement for words and stories. Shen’s “cinematographer” is her husband James, who has been a professional photographer for over sixty years, capturing weddings, bar mitzvahs and the most beautiful tableaus across the countryside. Jim also has a superpower, his innate sense of rhythm… as his steady camera work energetically follows the book’s text and drawings with occasional cutaways to Shen’s real time performance. To act as an added incentive for young readers, every month Shen gives away a book from her enormous library (over 2,000 picture and story books) to one of her subscribers. Both Jim and Shendel are over 80 years old and happily married for 59 of those years! The Reading Den is a passion project for these two soulmates and they look forward to seeing you there! Please subscribe to my channel for weekly posts. My Website: https://www.mrsreadforfun.com​​​ My Twitter: https://twitter.com/readingdenwshen My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readingdenwithshen #readaloud​​​ #thebigcheese #kidsbook

When Sophie goes on a family trip to India, she meets a young girl who changes her life forever. Follow along through this inspiring journey in this multi-award winning book by Susan Justice. Children Who Dance in the Rain by Susan Justice, illustrated by Lena Bardy If you’re looking to get your child excited about reading, check out The Reading Den… with Shen. With over a million views and a library of 400 videos, it’s the place to go for recommendations and read-alouds of the most fun and prestigious picture books that you and your family can enjoy together. For going on fifty years, Shen has been a certified reading specialist and classroom teacher who has taught all sorts of children in schools across the country. Coast to coast, from Harlem, New York to Irvine, California, Shen is a passionate advocate for literacy with a special superpower: a boundless energy and enthusiasm that inspires kids of all ages to develop a lifelong love for words, books, and stories. The concept behind the reading den is simple. Every week Shen selects a new or notable picture book to present and read to her audience. When Shen awards her seal of approval to a book, it means that the text and illustrations are appropriate for even the youngest readers. The books she brings to her den contain positive themes like family, friendship, triumph of the underdog, and teamwork – always with big, splashy pictures that tickle a child’s imagination. Often, Shen picks stories with engaging rhyme schemes and other types of word play, designed to sharpen letter and word identification skills. Shen then presents the books in a way that draws children in, employing a variety of fun voices and hilarious gestures. Her colorful style is uniquely appealing to children from other countries and cultures. From the US to the UK to Asia to India, The Reading Den has viewers and subscribers from all around the globe. But whether or not English is their first language, kids who visit Shen in her den will become stronger, more confident readers, with an increased excitement for words and stories. Shen’s “cinematographer” is her husband James, who has been a professional photographer for over sixty years, capturing weddings, bar mitzvahs and the most beautiful tableaus across the countryside. Jim also has a superpower, his innate sense of rhythm… as his steady camera work energetically follows the book’s text and drawings with occasional cutaways to Shen’s real time performance. To act as an added incentive for young readers, every month Shen gives away a book from her enormous library (over 2,000 picture and story books) to one of her subscribers. Both Jim and Shendel are over 80 years old and happily married for 59 of those years! The Reading Den is a passion project for these two soulmates and they look forward to seeing you there! Please subscribe to my channel for weekly posts. My Website: https://www.mrsreadforfun.com​​​ My Twitter: https://twitter.com/readingdenwshen My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readingdenwithshen #readaloud​​​ #christmas #kidsbook

When Rudolph the red nosed reindeer goes on vacation, who will lead Santa's sleigh? Well, someone you might not expect might take on the mantle this year — Mothman. Can Mothman's two big red eyes lead the way? Let's find out! Mothman's Merry Cryptid Christmas by Andrew Shaffer If you’re looking to get your child excited about reading, check out The Reading Den… with Shen. With over a million views and a library of 400 videos, it’s the place to go for recommendations and read-alouds of the most fun and prestigious picture books that you and your family can enjoy together. For going on fifty years, Shen has been a certified reading specialist and classroom teacher who has taught all sorts of children in schools across the country. Coast to coast, from Harlem, New York to Irvine, California, Shen is a passionate advocate for literacy with a special superpower: a boundless energy and enthusiasm that inspires kids of all ages to develop a lifelong love for words, books, and stories. The concept behind the reading den is simple. Every week Shen selects a new or notable picture book to present and read to her audience. When Shen awards her seal of approval to a book, it means that the text and illustrations are appropriate for even the youngest readers. The books she brings to her den contain positive themes like family, friendship, triumph of the underdog, and teamwork – always with big, splashy pictures that tickle a child’s imagination. Often, Shen picks stories with engaging rhyme schemes and other types of word play, designed to sharpen letter and word identification skills. Shen then presents the books in a way that draws children in, employing a variety of fun voices and hilarious gestures. Her colorful style is uniquely appealing to children from other countries and cultures. From the US to the UK to Asia to India, The Reading Den has viewers and subscribers from all around the globe. But whether or not English is their first language, kids who visit Shen in her den will become stronger, more confident readers, with an increased excitement for words and stories. Shen’s “cinematographer” is her husband James, who has been a professional photographer for over sixty years, capturing weddings, bar mitzvahs and the most beautiful tableaus across the countryside. Jim also has a superpower, his innate sense of rhythm… as his steady camera work energetically follows the book’s text and drawings with occasional cutaways to Shen’s real time performance. To act as an added incentive for young readers, every month Shen gives away a book from her enormous library (over 2,000 picture and story books) to one of her subscribers. Both Jim and Shendel are over 80 years old and happily married for 59 of those years! The Reading Den is a passion project for these two soulmates and they look forward to seeing you there! Please subscribe to my channel for weekly posts. My Website: https://www.mrsreadforfun.com​​​ My Twitter: https://twitter.com/readingdenwshen My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readingdenwithshen #readaloud​​​ #christmas #kidsbook