If you are looking for books to read aloud that emphasize rhythm and rhyme and have engaging illustrations, I recommend the following:

• Dr. Seuss Books and
• Rhyming Books.

If you are interested in knowing more about children's books on all levels that are good read alouds, the reasons it is important to read aloud, and suggestions for doing it well, check out my Read Alouds directory of links to Guide articles and other online resources.

Then, let me know your reading aloud experiences by participating in the About Children's Books poll on read alouds.