Books for 3-5 Year Olds

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Story Time

books for PRESCHOOLERS

From managing emotions to laugh-out-loud stories, books for ages three through five can't be beat! In addition to supporting the development of early literacy skills, books for this age group promote imagination, creativity, and a love of reading. Below are my favorites for sharing in storytime and one-on-one.

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books for 3-YEAR-olds

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Kindness Makes Us Strong by Sophie Beer

On the playground or during lunch, kindness builds friendships and community.

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Stack the Cats by Susie Ghahremani

Cats sleep, stack, and tumble in this adorable counting book which sneakily introduces addition.

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It's a Tiger! by David LaRochelle

Swing, swing, swim, swim, don't slow down, it's a tiger!

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Supertruck by Stephen Savage

A mysterious superhero saves the snowy day!

The Sun Is Late and So Is The Farmer by Philip C. Stead

A mule, a milk cow, and a miniature horse go on a little adventure.

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Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep! by Todd Tarpley

Quiet at last. Not a peep. Three little robots are…BEEP! BEEP!

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Can You Make a Scary Face? by Jan Thomas

Interactive fun with silly faces, a bossy little ladybug, and a big hungry frog.

Look and Listen By Dianne White

Get outdoors and guess the garden critters! Details about each one found in the back matter for older readers, too.

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How Do Dinosaurs Stay Safe? by Jane Yolen

Even dinosaurs need to learn how to cross the street and encounter strangers.

books for 4 & 5-YEAR-olds

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One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree by Daniel Bernstrom

A sneaky snake has no idea the captives in his belly are planning their escape! Kids will bop to the beat and eagerly await the snake's next treat.

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A Spoonful of Frogs by Casey Lyall

The most important ingredient in a witch's soup is frogs, but how do you get them to stay on the spoon?!

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Open Very Carefully by Nick Bromley

Beware the crocodile! Do you think he can escape the book?

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Bea's Bad Day by Tom Percival

Bea is really excited for her birthday until a snowstorm causes everything to go wrong. Great intro to dealing with disappointment.

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Pass the Baby by Susanna Reich

Energetic rhyming book about family, food & fun. Great for those with younger siblings.

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The Monster at the End of This Book by Jon Stone

Don’t turn the page! There is a monster at the end of this book.

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Owl Babies by Martin Waddell

“I want my Mommy!” cries the owlet Bill as his siblings try to convince him she's just hunting.

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Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson

Bear’s cave fills with animal friends as he sleeps.

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