This list features books about what a day in the life of a child looks like – can you find the spots where adding some songs fit? What Happens on Wednesdays by Emily Jenkins (Preschool) Young children don’t experience time or schedules quite the same way that adults do. For one little girl, her Wednesday Read More
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Books to Teach Shape Recognition
Shapes are fun. Shape books for kids are fun too. Shapes by Shelly Rotner and Anne Woodhull (Toddler, Preschool) Using photographs of many of the objects children encounter in their daily life, Rotner shows us all kinds of ways to imagine shapes. Each photo spread invites conversation: you can talk about size, color, and distance, Read More
Books about Letter Knowledge
The Olphabet: “O” No! An Alphabet Revolt by Jess M Brallier (Toddler, Preschool) Letter O is tired of always being in the middle of the alphabet. Maybe she should be at the start of the line for once! But even though being first has its obvious perks, O begins to realize that much would also be Read More
Books about Celebrating Self
Sometimes, All I Need Is Me by Juliana Perdomo (Toddler, Preschool) When children have a warm, safe place with loving caregivers, they can take that love and warmth with them wherever they go to keep them feeling confident and supported. They can love themselves, too and become whatever they need. Get it at the Library Read More
Books to Read with Your Child Every Day
Here are some fun books to celebrate the joy of reading: Leo Loves Baby Time by Anna McQuinn (Infant, Toddler) Even the littlest of children can find something fun to do at the library. In Leo Loves Baby Time, Leo and his grown-up go to the library for a special Baby Time, sharing songs, stories, and Read More
Books about Counting
Arithmechicks Add Up by Anne Marie Stephens (Preschool) Ten little chicks are at the park for a day of fun, which includes math, of course. Children will enjoy the fun illustrations while learning (without tears) different strategies for counting and addition. Enjoyed this one? Check out the second book in the series, Arithmechicks Take Away. Get Read More
Books About Early Writing
Little Red Writing by Joan Holub (Preschool, School Age) This fractured fairy tale is filled with wordplay and puns while also teaching story structure. We might think we know what happens in this tale, but we’d better make sure to stay on the story path, so we don’t get lost. ▸ Get it at the Library Read More
Books About Letters
The Bookstore Cat by Cylin Busby (Toddler, Preschool) The bookstore cat is an adorable, bossy, and cuddly cat, among his many other qualities. But most importantly, the bookstore cat is well-loved. Follow along in the bookstore cat’s daily routine in this book, based on the Victorian parlor game, The Minister’s Cat where players think of adjectives Read More
Fun Books for Practicing How Books Work
Off to See the Sea by Nikki Grimes (Toddler, Preschool) With phenomenal mixed-media illustrations, this story is about a reluctant bath-taker and his mother who weaves a magical and persuasive tale to convince her child to get clean in the tub. The story is simple, but the creative way the words swirl on the page Read More
Books for Kid Experts
Let’s Build by Julie M. Fenner (Infant, Toddler) Young children are fascinated by building sites and the big pieces of equipment necessary to change the landscape and raise new structures. This interactive book lets your child play along and help this critter crew build a brand-new park for everyone to enjoy. ▸ Get it at the Read More
