Must-Read Picture Book Project

High-Leverage Texts for Stronger Literacy Instruction

Stop spending hours searching for the “right” read-aloud.

The Reading Rev Must-Read Picture Book Project is a curated collection of exceptional picture books designed to keep rich, meaningful texts at the center of your literacy block.

Each title was carefully selected for:

• rich Tier 2 vocabulary

• complex themes

• strong character development

• engaging plots

• knowledge-building potential

Perfect for interactive read-alouds, vocabulary instruction, and deep comprehension work.

What’s Included (16 books complete; more added weekly)

✔ Done-for-you Google Slides for each picture book, including:

• Tier 2 vocabulary

• theme focus

• “Did You Know?” knowledge facts

• content & schema-building connections

✔ Editable Google Slides template to add your own books
✔ Direct links to each text for easy access
✔ Read-aloud video links (when available)
✔ Grade-level & content recommendations
✔ Vocabulary planning template

Why Teachers Love It

• Saves hours of planning time

• Supports Science of Reading–aligned instruction

• Keeps texts at the center of lessons

• Ready for immediate classroom use

When the text is strong, the learning goes deeper.
Bring powerful picture books to the heart of your instruction with the Reading Rev Must-Read Picture Book Project.