From bedtime classics to imagination-sparking adventures, this curated list features timeless and beloved children's books that every child should experience. These stories nurture empathy, creativity, and a lifelong love of reading. Whether you're b...
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Ages 3-5
Board Books
Baby Books
Ages 3-5
These books are great for ages 3-5, but really can be for any age! These are fun quirky stories that fit right into the classroom.
This book is longer so I would suggest for the higher ages, but really helps with inspirations on coloring.
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
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The flow is great and the ending is super cute!
The Giant Jumperee by Donaldson & Oxenbury
A book that’s worth the illustrations. Only sounds in the book, but sparks great conversations!
The Lion & the Mouse (Caldecott Medal) Pinkney
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A classic. Kids love singing to this!
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
The pout pout fish helps bring out topics on feelings and how to get out of them!
The Pout-Pout Fish by Diesen & Hanna
Such a cute book! Fun side note, throw a taco party (but with no hot sauce 😉)
Dragons Love Tacos - Adam Rubin, Daniel Salmieri
Caps, caps for sale! An oldy but a goody to me. Cute and the kids really get into those silly ole monkeys
Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler & Monkeys
Such a fun and quirky book.
Giraffes Can't Dance by Andreae & Parker-Rees
Great for a snowy day read!
The Mitten: Brett, Jan: 9780399231094
Love doing this one and buying the ingredients to follow along with right in the book
Growing Vegetable Soup Board Book by Lois Ehlert
A cute story about missing their mother, but she always comes back!
Owl Babies by Waddell, Martin & Benson
Always a fun book to guide color mixing. I would read this book for jars of watercolor and mix the colors right with the book!
Mix It Up! (Herve Tullet) - Books
I love doing this book when I am teaching about color mixing. Great discussions on feelings as well!
Mixed: A Colorful Story - Books
When doing a box study with this kids, the book helps spark ideas!
Not a Box by Antoinette Portis 9780061994425
A cute way to go over ABCS and the artwork is great!
Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert - Book
Buyer beware - your kids will think it’s hilarious but won’t stop talking about underwear 🤣
Creepy Pair of Underwear! (Jasper Rabbit)
A good book about having a bad day - and how to turn it around!
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Day Board Game
THE BEST. This book makes me chuckle. So simple yet hilarious to me.
I Want My Hat Back - Books
This is a must have staple in the room. The Grufallo has a good flow to it and the cutest movie that goes word for word with the book.
The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
Board Books
Board books are essential for new little readers. Here’s just a few of my favorite!
Great during valentines day!
Love Monster by Rachel Bright, Board Book
Again, a cute book about dancing to your own beat! Just wanted to add as a board book as well for the littles!
Giraffes Can't Dance
Baby Books
Babies love to read! Here’s just a few that I find are great for the littles.
