Reading to preschool children is very important. Preschool children love books that rhyme and have repetitive verse. Children can read along with book of this nature. This age children also like books with numbers, letters, and colors. They enjoy books that they can be a part of and that have silly text. In previous articles, I have compiled a list of books babies and toddlers. In this article, you will find a list of books for your young preschool child.
Five Little Sharks Swimming in the Sea by Steve Metzger
This silly book is filled with rhymes and funny text that will delight any preschool child. Children can also count along with the ocean friends.
Giraffes Can’t Dance by Guy Parker-Rees
A giraffe that discovers his own special dance and music teaches a funny and charming lesson about being you.
Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews
This book uses ten black dots to count and create pictures. The book encourages your child to use his/her imagination.
1,2,3 to the Zoo by Eric Carle
This counting book counts animals as they travel on the zoo train.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Simms Taback
This funny story encourages children to sing along with its silly rhymes. In addition to this book, check out the complete series of the various books detailing items the Old Lady swallowed.
Mermaid Dreams by Mark Sperring
This sweet book is of a girl sharing the events of her day with her mother at bedtime. Don’t miss the surprise at the end!
Red-Eyed Tree Frog by Joy Cowley
This book is full of beautiful bright pictures and simple text that children will enjoy. The non-fiction book is also full of information for your child.
Read and Rise by Sandra Pinkney
The photographs in this book encourage children to dream of all the possibilities of life.
How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends? By Jane Yolen
Children will enjoy the rhymes in this book as they learn about the importance of friendship. This a good book to read to a child that is having troubles with friends at preschool or play group.