All children benefit from someone they love reading aloud to them, from a child in the womb to a young adult graduating from high school.
The United Through Reading book list includes books that have been sent to our story stations or partner organizations. United Through Reading selects books using recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, our partner organizations, and other high profile associations in the education field. The books we select have positive messaging that reflects our organization’s ethos, reflect the diversity of the military community, and are books that we know service members will want to read. The engaging, compelling, and fun stories are sure to resonate with military children.
You can order your own free copy of any of the books below through the United Through Reading App .
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The Mitten
By Jan Brett
Recommended Age: 1 — 4Type: Classic Books, Holiday Books
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The Monster at the End of This Book
By Jon Stone
Recommended Age: 3 — 9Type: Bedtime Books, Classic Books, General Picture Books, Pop Culture
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The Mouse and the Motorcycle
By Beverly Cleary and Jacqueline Rogers
Recommended Age: 8 — 12Type: Animal Books, Chapter Books, Reluctant Readers Books
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The New Small Person
By Lauren Child
Recommended Age: 4 — 9Type: Feelings Books, General Picture Books, Siblings Books
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The Night Before Christmas
By Clement Moore
Recommended Age: 0m — 7Type: Classic Books, Holiday Books
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The Night Before Valentine’s Day
By Natasha Wing
Recommended Age: 4 — 8Type: Holiday Books, School Books
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The Nutcracker
By Susan Jeffers
Recommended Age: 4 — 8Type: Classic Books, Holiday Books
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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: The Dance of the Realms
By Calliope Glass
Recommended Age: 3 — 6Type: Holiday Books, Juvenile Non-Fiction
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The One and Only Ivan
By Katherine Applegate
Recommended Age: 8 — 12Type: Animal Books, Chapter Books, Juvenile Fiction
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The Peppered Sky
By Sarah Doran
Recommended Age: 4 — 8Type: App Ebook, General Picture Books
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The Poky Little Puppy
By Janette Lowrey and Gustaf Tenggren
Recommended Age: 2 — 5Type: Classic Books, General Picture Books
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The Polar Express
By Chris Van Allsburg
Recommended Age: 5 — 8Type: Classic Books, Holiday Books
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The Princess in Black
By Shannon Hale
Recommended Age: 7 — 12Type: Chapter Books, Juvenile Fiction, Part of a Series, Super Heroes
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The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party
By Shannon Hale
Recommended Age: 7 — 12Type: Birthday Books, Chapter Books, Juvenile Fiction, Part of a Series, Super Heroes
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The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare
By Shannon Hale
Recommended Age: 7 — 12Type: Chapter Books, Juvenile Fiction, Part of a Series, STEM, Super Heroes
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The Questioneers #1: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters
By Andrea Beaty
Recommended Age: 6 — 9Type: Chapter Books, School Books, STEM
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The Questioneers #2: Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants
By Andrea Beaty
Recommended Age: 6 — 9Type: Chapter Books, Juvenile Fiction, STEM
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The Rabbit Listened
By Cori Doerrfeld
Recommended Age: 2 — 6Type: Feelings Books, Grief/Loss
Recommended by Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
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The Rain Came Down
By David Shannon
Recommended Age: 4 — 8Type: Classic Books, General Picture Books
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The Red Umbrella
By Christina Gonzalez
Recommended Age: 8 — 12Type: Chapter Books, Juvenile Fiction
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