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Rosemary Wells
Rosemary Wells
Here's a list of highly recommended books for preschool-aged children:
Classic & Beloved Picture Books:
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Concepts: days of the week, counting, life cycle, food)
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown (Calming bedtime ritual, familiar objects)
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle (Repetition, colors, animals)
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault (Alphabet, rhythm, rhyming)
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (Imagination, managing big feelings)
Corduroy by Don Freeman (Friendship, kindness, perseverance)
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff (Cause and effect, humor)
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson (Creativity, imagination)
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats (Exploring nature, simple joys, Caldecott Medal Winner)
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey (Family, urban exploration, Caldecott Medal Winner)
Go, Dog. Go! by P.D. Eastman (Colors, concepts like fast/slow, fun language)
Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman (Searching, belonging)
The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper (Perseverance, positive thinking)
Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey (Nature, family bonding)
Books for Social-Emotional Development:
The Feelings Book by Todd Parr (Identifying and understanding emotions)
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems (Boundaries, humor, problem-solving)
Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang (Dealing with grumpy moods, friendship)
Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall (Overcoming fear, bravery)
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes (Self-esteem, acceptance)
The Way I Feel by Janan Cain (Naming feelings)
I Am Enough by Grace Byers (Self-love, confidence)
The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld (Empathy, being a good listener)
When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry... by Molly Bang (Managing anger, self-calming)
Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae (Self-acceptance, individuality)
The Bad Seed series (The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, The Couch Potato, The Sour Grape, The Smart Cookie) by Jory John & Pete Oswald (Character development, self-improvement, social skills)
Newer Favorites & Award Winners:
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña (Empathy, appreciating everyday beauty, Newbery Medal & Caldecott Honor)
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt (Perspective-taking, creativity, humor)
Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin (Silliness, imagination, humor)
Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle (Friendship, helping others, animal sounds)
No, David! by David Shannon (Consequences, rules, humor)
This list offers a great starting point for building a diverse and engaging library for preschoolers!