Below is a list
of books that I have collected from several sources. Most have been shared with
my children or I am planning on sharing them soon. Once upon a time, this list
was alphabetical ... I am not sure of the exact order now. Some of the books
that were originally on this list have been recommended else where on this site
so they have been removed. This is the list that I got based off of suggestions
for library titles for my son when we were using Core PK. I hope you find this
as useful as I have!
Snake
Stories From Africa
The
Village Well
Rick-A-Chee
Series
Ian &
the Gigantic Leafy Obstacle
Curious George Treasury
Heroes
For Young Readers Series
This is a great series to introduce young children
to Christian Heroes. This series is written in rhythmic poetry. It is amazing at
all the details you will find in these colorful books but without being too much
for the little ones to enjoy. There are currently 16 books in this series (as of
2006).
Disney
Treasury
Noddy Series. This is a great series from the UK that come highly
recommended by a dear friend of mine, Paula in Portugal. She states that us
Americans are being deprived by not reading this great series with our
children. The website for these
books is also amazing!! Make sure you are reading the books by the original
author. Thanks Paula for the recommendation!!
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Black Dots by Donald Crews This is excellent for hands on math lesson.
Mr. Crews also has several other books that are great for hands on math lessons.
Look for them all for a fun way to introduce math to your preschooler.
1001 Things to Spot on a ... series by Usborne.
Similar in style to the I Spy books. How we use these is I point to one of the
pictures on the boarder surrounding the main picture and say the word. I have my
child repeat the word after me then look for the matching object repeating the
word and pointing to where they found the picture. This helps build vocabulary
and pronunciation in young children.
Three Pebbles and A Song Great for learning about the season of winter.
A Boxcar Children Early Reader –
The Adventures of Benny and Watch
A
Walk in the Wild: Exploring a Wildlife Refuge by Lorraine Ward
All
About... by Jim Arnosky
This is a great beginning science series.
All
Night Near the Water by Jim Arnosky
Anything
by Kevin Henkes
Anything
by Lio Lionni
Anything
by Maurice Sendak
Apple Farmer Annie by Wellington
Apples Here by Will Hubbell
At Break of Day by Grimes/Morin
Baby Einstein ABC Art Book.
Very educational; a famous
work for every letter of the alphabet.
Bat
Jamboree by Kathi Appelt This one is best as an audio book.
How Will
We Get To The Beach?
Beginners Book of Bible Heroes for Little People
Big
Red Barn
Stickers Book published by Dorling Kindersley
There are several different styles of these available. All are a lot of fun for
little ones and help build a child's dexterity.
Bird Watching Book (Audubon society field guide)
Birds Build Nests by Yvonne Winer
Books
by Denise Fleming
Books
by Anne Rockwell
This author also has a wonderful books about Mother's Day and
Father's Day that you are sure to want to read around those holidays.
Books
Illustrated by Ashley Wolff
Books
by Martin Waddell
Books by Nancy Tafuri
Books
by Pat Hutchins
Books by Robert McCloskey
Books by Vera Williams
Bright
Beetle by Rick Chrustowski
Chipmunk
Song by Joanne Ryder
Clap
Your Hands by Lorinda Bryan Cauley
Close Your Eyes Little Tiger by Kate Banks
Colors!
by Chuck Murphy
Counting Crocodiles
Cow
on the Tracks
Crawdad
Creek by Scott Russell Sanders
Daisy series by Simmons (Come Along Daisy, Goodnight
Daisy, etc.)
My
First DK Books Series
Double
Delight books by Mary Novick & Sybel Harlin
Everglades
by Jean Craighead George
Family Fun Stuff Bible by
Godprints
Fribbity Ribbit by Knopf
God's Wisdom for Little Boys by Jim & Elizabeth
George.
Going to Sleep on the Farm
This is one of my favorite bed time stories for the boys. I am going to
miss reading them to then when they get older!
Good
Night God by Holly Bea Nice story and pictures.
Have
You seen My Duckling? by Nancy Trafuri
Hello,
Hello by Miriam Schlein (science/animals)
How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?
by Jane Yolen, Ill
Look for other Dinosaur books by this same author. There is one about how
dinosaurs clean their rooms that would be great along with the neatness unit
study.
Hush
Little Baby by Slyvia Long
I Love You the Purplest
I Spy Books
If
You Should Hear a Honey Guide by April Pulley Sayre
Ira
Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber
Is
Your Mama a Llama by Stephen Kellogg Good for rhyming.
Jump
Frog Jump by Robert Kalan
Just
a Dream by Chris Van Allsburg
Just
My Dad and Me by Leah Komaiko
King Bidgoods In the Bathtub by Audrey Wood
Kiss
Good Night by Amy Hest
Leo
the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus. Deals with self-esteem.
Let's Celebrate God's Blessings on Thanksgiving
by
Standard Publishing
Lets
Read and Find Out about science series This is a great way to introduce
little ones to science one topic at a time. These can also be used as leveled
readers! : -)
Linnea in Monet's Garden; an excellent book that
is also read aloud with the
pictures on DVD. Both are excellent and very educational.
Little
Polar Bear by Hans De Beer
There are several books in this series and all are excellent!
Little Rose of Sharon by Nan Gurley
Love
you Forever
Maisy books by Lucy Cousins
Mama, Do You Love Me
Max's Breakfast (*and all other Max series books) by
Rosemary Wells
Meeting Trees by Scott Russell Sanders
Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
Miss Spider books
Moon
of the Alligator by Jean Craighead George (and others in this 'Moon' series)
National
Geographic books
Now One Foot, Now the Other
by Tomie de Paola
One
Guinea Pig is Not Enough
One
Rainy Night by Doris Gove
One
to Ten Pop-Up Surprises! by Chuck Murphy
Pilgrims and Me by Judy Donelly
Pumpkin,
Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington
Rosy's Garden by Satomi Ichikawa
Rufferella
Salamander
Room by Anne Mazer
Sea
Elf by Joanne Ryder
Seashore book by Charlotte Zolotow
Seven Silly Eaters by Marla Frazee
Sky
All Around by Anna Grossnickle Hines
Snappy Little Colors
Look for other books in the Snappy Series as well.
Snow
Comes to the Farm by Nathaniel Tripp
My Five Senses
by Aliki
Spunky's Camping Adventure by Janette Oke
Story
of Sea Glass by Anne Wescott Dodd
Stranger
in the Woods Read during the winter season.
Teeny,
Tiny Mouse by Laura Leauck
Ten in the Bed
Ten Little Ladybugs
Ten out of Bed
The Colors in My Easter Basket by Mary anz Simmons
The
Crayon Box that Talked by Shane DeRolf
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash by Trinka Hakes
Noble
The
Elves and the Shoemaker by Paul Gadone
The Flyaway Kite by Steve Bjorkman
The Great Gracie Chase by Cynthia Rylant.
This book is hysterical!
The
Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rainforest by Lynne Cherry
The
Grumpy Morning by Darcia Labrosse
The
Guinea Pig ABC
by Kate Duke
The Hat by Jan Brett. Look for other titles by this author as well.
The Holy Night by Aurel Von Juchen
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big
Hungry Bear by Audrey Wood, Ill. by Don Wood
The Monster at the End of This Book
The Nativity by Julia Vinas
 The Story of Easter by Tracy Harrast.
Peek A Bible Series.
The Story Of Jesus by Patricia A Pingry.
Look for other stories in this series as well.
The Story Of Passover by Frances Barry Silberg. From the same series as above but by a different
author.
The Very First Thanksgiving Day
by Rhonda Gowler Greene
Thunderstorm!
by Nathaniel Tripp
Tiger
has a toothache by Patricia Lauber
Usborne Farmyard Tales - First 100 Words
Usborne Farmyard Tales - Alphabet Book
Usborne Farmyard Tales - Starting To Count
Usborne Farmyard Tales
Velveteen Rabbit
Waiting for Wings by Louis Ehlert
This book is about butterflies and would be great for use along beside your
butterfly pavillon.
What
Joe Saw by Anna Grossnickle Hines
When
the Wind Stops by Charlotte Zolotow
Where
the River Begins by Thomas Locker
Who
Says Moo? by Ruth Young. Great for introducing rhyming.
Whose Eyes Are These by Elizabeth Burman
Patterso
Will
You Take Care of Me? by Margaret Park Bridges
You're
Just What I Need
We also watch videos from time to time. The boys really enjoy
them as they don't get to watch them often despite the collection we have
gathered over the years.
Veggie
Tales
Max
Lucado
He has several series for kids. I recommend all of his things. I love the
messages that he sends to the kids. I also really like his adult materials
as well.
Sesame
Street
Zoom
This is actually a tv show on PBS that is science oriented. My
boys love this show. I only wish it would come out on video. Although if you
have tivo -- your problem is solved. Unfortunately for us -- we don't have it. :
-(
Clifford
Jay
Jay the Jet Plane
Thomas
the Train
We started collecting these movies as sometimes they come with a
wooden train. It was a great way to collect both the movies and the trains.
Often times purchasing it this way was cheaper than purchasing the wooden train
on its own.
Disney
Films
My boys have seen a majority of the films by Disney. It is a part
of our culture and so I think it is important for them to know what the other
kids are talking about. While its true that Disney tends to deviate from the
original story, I still like these.
Zoologists
Series A great nature series designed for
kids. We found these at our library but so far have not found where to purchase
them elsewhere.
DK Eyewitness Series This is
another one we got at our library and have yet to find elsewhere. These videos
cover a wide range of topics.
Magic School Bus Series My boys love these!! They are
great and they also love the books.
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