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WholeReader is an entire K-12 library of "Immersive Reading" books. This means the text is aligned, word-for-word with quality human narration. "Immersive" reading, where the students reads along to audio narration, boosts reading comprehension, increasing enjoyment while naturally increasing vocabulary acquisition.
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Our Christmas reading continues with something truly special — "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus"!
This story isn’t just about reindeer or presents. It tells how a humble boy became Santa, through kindness, courage, and love for children. A perfect mix of fantasy, warmth, and holiday spirit. Ready to believe in magic? Read & listen now on WholeReader: wholereader.com/life-and-adventures-of-santa-claus…
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Our Christmas reading journey continues with a story full of love and kindness: "The Gift of the Magi".
This classic tale by O. Henry follows Della and Jim, who want to surprise each other with a Christmas gift. Their choices show that the greatest gifts are not objects — but love, care, and sacrifice. Read & listen to this heartfelt story on WholeReader: wholereader.com/gift-of-the-magi_o-henry/ or on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/gyq-TEa4mNo?si=leHEB...
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Let’s start our Christmas reading journey with "The Nutcracker and Mouse-King"!
This classic story takes you from Marie’s home on Christmas Eve into a dreamlike world of toy soldiers, a brave Nutcracker, and the battle against the Mouse-King.
It’s charming, magical, and perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. Read & listen on WholeReader: wholereader.com/nutcracker-and-mouse-king_eta-hoff… or on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/jLDcirf6kSE?si=3RUse...
More Christmas book recommendations are coming! 🎄
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🎄 The holiday season is coming — and so is holiday reading!
Check out our article “Christmas Books to Warm Your Holiday Season” for a cozy list of books to enjoy in December.
In the coming days, we will bring you more Christmas book suggestions to help you feel the holiday joy.
Start here: wholereader.com/blog/christmas-books-to-warm-your-…
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"Little Women" — the story that changed women’s stories forever.
When it was published in 1868–69, "Little Women" brought something new: real girls and women with different dreams, personalities, and paths — not just perfect heroines. Alcott herself wrote it quickly — the first draft was done in about 10 weeks under pressure from her editor.
The book shows that even in hard times — poverty, war, loss — family love, strength, and kindness can carry you through. Read and listen now on WholeReader: wholereader.com/little-women_louisa-may-alcott/
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We celebrate the birthday of Frances Hodgson Burnett — the author of "The Secret Garden" and "A Little Princess"!
The story follows Sara Crewe, a sweet and brave girl who stays hopeful, kind, and creative, even in difficult times. It’s a wonderful book for English learners because the story is clear, emotional, and full of imagination.
Read and listen to "A Little Princess" on WholeReader: wholereader.com/little-princess_frances-hodgson/
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Oz is more than a children’s tale — it’s one of the earliest fantasy universes ever built.
Our article dives into the full world of Oz:
✨ magical lands beyond the Emerald City
✨ Baum’s many sequels and world-expanding stories
✨ new characters, new dangers, and new journeys
✨ and how these books inspired modern fantasy for generations
If you want to explore the world behind the classic — this is your guide. Read the article here: wholereader.com/blog/wonderful-world-of-oz-a-magic…
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"Sense and Sensibility" is all about finding happiness that feels true to you. Elinor and Marianne each face love, loss, difficult decisions, and the pressure to behave a certain way — but in the end, they must follow their hearts.
Did you know? Jane Austen paid her own money to publish this book. It was a big financial risk, but the first print run sold out — and she earned a profit that encouraged her to keep writing. Read & listen to "Sense and Sensibility" on WholeReader: wholereader.com/sense-and-sensibility_jane-austen/
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Travel, exile, and poetry come together in “Sonnets from the Crimea” by Adam Mickiewicz.
These poems were inspired by his journey through Crimea in the 1820s — a time when he was living in exile under the Russian Empire. The sonnets describe the landscapes, cultures, and impressions he experienced there.
Read and listen to this important work of Polish Romanticism with wonderful narration on WholeReader: wholereader.com/sonnets-from-the-crimea_adam-micki…
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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by reading and listening to "Laughing Boy" on WholeReader — a story of beauty, identity, and hope.
It’s a powerful story about a young Navajo silversmith, his love for a woman finding her way, and the struggle between tradition and modern life. Read & listen here: wholereader.com/laughing-boy_oliver-la-farge/
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