Read Aloud Videos in English - Watch Classic Children's Books

Read aloud by Mr. Tim, a native English speaker and IB school librarian – ideal for young readers, ESL learners, and classrooms.

Watch classic children’s books read aloud on video by Mr. Tim, an IB school librarian with a clear British accent. These English read aloud videos are perfect for young learners worldwide—including preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students, especially ESL and EFL learners in Japan and beyond. Featuring beloved authors like Julia Donaldson, Eric Carle, and P.D. Eastman, each video supports listening skills, reading comprehension, and classroom engagement.

Recorded during COVID to support remote learning.

English Read Aloud Videos | Mr. Tim, IB Librarian | Classic Children's Books

Today I will fly by Mo Willems | Storytime Videos | Children's Books Read Aloud

Mr. Tim

A motivating and humorous read-aloud by Mo Willems that teaches children about perseverance, resilience, and believing in yourself. Perfect for early readers, ESL learners, and social-emotional learning discussions.

Today I will fly by Mo Willems | Storytime Videos | Children's Books Read Aloud

Mr. Tim

Dinosaur Roar by Paul and Henrietta Stickland | Storytime Video | Children's ...

Mr. Tim

An energetic rhyming story full of opposites and dinosaurs! Great for classroom storytime, with before, during, and after reading activities included.

Dinosaur Roar by Paul and Henrietta Stickland | Storytime Video | Children's ...

Mr. Tim

An energetic rhyming story full of opposites and dinosaurs! Great for classroom storytime, with before, during, and after reading activities included.

Press Here by Herve Tullet | Storytime Videos | Children's Books Read Aloud

Mr. Tim

Press Here by Hervé Tullet is an interactive children's picture book that encourages kids to use their imaginations and engage with the book through simple actions like pressing, shaking, and...

Press Here by Herve Tullet | Storytime Videos | Children's Books Read Aloud

Mr. Tim

Press Here by Hervé Tullet is an interactive children's picture book that encourages kids to use their imaginations and engage with the book through simple actions like pressing, shaking, and...

Listen to My Trumpet by Mo Willems | Storytime Video | Children's Book Read A...

Mr. Tim

Piggie gives a wild trumpet performance in this Elephant & Piggie classic! Perfect for exploring honesty, encouragement, and musical fun.

Listen to My Trumpet by Mo Willems | Storytime Video | Children's Book Read A...

Mr. Tim

Piggie gives a wild trumpet performance in this Elephant & Piggie classic! Perfect for exploring honesty, encouragement, and musical fun.

The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson | Storytime Video | Children's Book Read Aloud

Mr. Tim

A classroom-ready read-aloud of The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. This post includes a video read-aloud, teaching ideas, discussion prompts, and practical ways to use this modern picture-book classic with early...

The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson | Storytime Video | Children's Book Read Aloud

Mr. Tim

Reading stories in Japanese classrooms

Book - Press Here
Parents enjoy listening to stories too :-)
Book - Press Here
Sit on the floor with the students. Makes eye contact easier.
No, David. No!
Allow students to absorb each new page before reading. Top tip: for the page where David runs down the street substitute Davids name for names of the students or the classroom teacher. Hilarity will ensue.
Mr Tim