What children's books are good to read to preschoolers?

Question

I have this school project where I have to read to children and write about their reactions. I do not want to bored them to tears.If any one has a idea of what to read to them,I will be glad to hear any suggestions.

Answer 1

well i actually teach preschool at my highschool

its a class and you write your own lesson plans

and when your head techer you have to read them stories and i found that books with big bright illustrations and fun rhyming words attract their attention and make sure you ask them questions while your reading it or even after you finish because they love to answer them and it keeps them into it :] goodluck

Answer 2

Eric Carl's books are very interesting. They have DVD versions. So you let kids read them and watch them too. For DVD music is nice.

My favorite story is a Hungry Caterpillar.

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Answer 3

Eric Carle books are good.  Jaime Lee Curtis has some that are also.

Answer 4

Possum Come A-Knockin' by Nancy Van Laan

My students wanted to hear it once a week!

Answer 5

I advise you to look for books that rhyme or have a rhythmic pattern. This is the key to building reading fluency in children. It's no accident that children will often ask to have their favorite stories read to them again and again--these books, from the classics to the contemporary feature repetitive or rhythmic text that begs to be read aloud time after time. Also, pop-up books and lift the flap books can be very attractive to children of any age but in particular emergent readers. I've included some below. For the age range you indicate, I highly recommend books by Lois Ehlert, Eric Carle, Sandra Boynton, Bill Martin Jr. and of course, Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss). There are thousands of books that you might select, but let me recommend a few that you may not be familiar with:

"The Long-Nosed Pig" by Keith Faulkner; ill. by Jonathan Lambert [pop-up book]

"The Wide-Mouthed Frog" by Keith Faulkner; ill. by Jonathan Lambert [pop-up book]

"Shark in the Park" by Nick Sharrat [Fun!]

"Bark, George" by Jules Feiffer [Hysterical!]

"T is for Terrible" by Peter McCarty

"Some Dogs Do" by Jez Alborough [I could read this book every day for the rest of my life--so positive do I think its message is].

"Duck in the Truck" by Jez Alborough

"Louella Mae, She's Run Away" by Karen Beaumont Alarcón; ill. by Rosanne Litzinger

"The Wolf's Chicken Stew" by Keiko Kasza

"Rosie's Walk" by Pat Hutchins

"The Teeny Tiny Woman: An Old English Ghost Tale" by Barbara Seuling [There are many versions of this story but this is my favorite].

"Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale" by Mo Willems ["Knuffle Bunny Too" was published earlier this year

"Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" by Mo Willems [There are other books about the Pigeon and his adventure--this is the best].

"Leonardo, the Terrible Monster" by Mo Willems

"Edwina, the Dinosaur that Didn't Know She Was Extinct" by Mo Willems

"Sheep in a Jeep" by Nancy Shaw; ill. by Margot Apple

"Caps for Sale" by Esphyr Slobodkina

"Millions of Cats" by Wanda Gag

"Harold and the Purple Crayon" by Crockett Johnson

"Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak

"Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown; ill. by Clement Hurd

"Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs!" by Sandra Boynton

"The Missing Piece" by Shel Silverstein

"The Missing Piece Meets the Big O" by Shel Silverstein

"The Very Quiet Cricket" by Eric Carle

"Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On" by Lois Ehlert

"Banana Moon" by Janet Marshall

"Dinosaur Roar" by Paul & Henrietta Stickland

"How Loud Is a Lion?" by Stella Blackstone; ill. by Clare Beaton

"Clickety Clack" by Robert & Amy Spence; ill. by Margaret Spengler

"One Red Dot" by David A. Carter [pop-up book]

"Blue 2" by David A. Carter [pop-up book]

"600 Black Spots" by David A. Carter [pop-up book]

"Arrowville" by Geefwee Bodoe

"Duck on a Bike" by David Shannon

"No, David!" by David Shannon [Check out David's other adventures, too].

"Ella Sarah Get Dressed" by Margaret Chodos-Irvine

"Click, Clack Moo: Cows That Type" by Doreen Cronin; ill. by Betsy Lewin

"How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?" by Jany Yolen; ill. by Mark Teague

"How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?" by Jany Yolen; ill. by Mark Teague

"How Does a Dinosaur Eat His Food?" by Jany Yolen; ill. by Mark Teague [There are several other books about dinosaurs from this author and illustrator].

"The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds

"Ish" by Peter H. Reynolds

"The Spider and the Fly" by Mary Howitt; ill. by Tony DiTerlizzi

"Imogene's Antlers" by David Small

"Un Gato y un Perro" by Clare Masurel

"Bear Snores On" by Karma Wilson; ill. by Jane Chapman

"Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs" by Tomie dePaola

I've read the above picture books numerous times with great cheer (and some tears) from many audiences. Click on my profile and e-mail me. I would be happy to correspond with you and make further suggestions. I'd also encourage to stop by your local library and chat with the children's librarians there to get their recommendations. Finally, I'd suggest you find a copy of Jim Trelease's "The Read Aloud Handbook." http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/ It's an invaluable resource for parents, godparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. Another good source of information is "Parent's Guide to the Best Books for Children," published by The New York Times and edited by Eden Ross Lipson.

I read your update. I highly recommend "The Wolf's Chicken Stew" by Keiko Kasza. I've read the book numerous times to preschool audiences. It's a terrific read-aloud!

Answer 6

The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

Go Away Big Green Monster

There's an Alligator Under My Bed

There's a Nightmare in My Closet

There's Something in My Attic

The Wide Mouth Frog

I Ain't Gonna Paint No More

Answer 7

Anything by Eric Carle...I love his books

Especially the Brown Bear, Brown Bear book...anything that is predictable that the children can follow along with.  You can find pictures of the animals and colors and make things the children can hold an interact with as well.  They will LOVE it.

Answer 8

Life of a Fly.  It's funny and kids love it because it's so silly and keeps their attention.

Answer 9

This might seem stupid and not quite right for your project but you can let a preschooler (if they can read on thier own) let them read a children dictionary. They will be able to get the defition also and use the word in the correct content, alos make sure it has pictures so they will know what certain objects are.

Answer 10

CAT IN THE HAT, I CAN DO IT, AND BANEY BOOKS

Answer 11

we're going on a bear hunt is great or the gruffalo

Answer 12

i'm a fan of eric carl too. there's also a great book called 'how are you peeling?' that is photographs of fruits and veggies with faces and different feelings. it's great, fun, silly, and is a wonderful way to discuss emotions with young children.

i'd also recommend picking a theme or topic and using that to guide your choices, say colors or animals. then you could do a dr. seuss book, an eric carl, etc. with fun activities.

the caldecott awards are also really beautiful books. the medal is given to beautifully illustrated books that are exciting and fun to read.

Answer 13

Dr. Seuss Books

Answer 14

all Dr.Susess books

Answer 15

Little critter series. Not too boring, plus they incorporate good lessons, like what it's like to be lost at the mall, dealing with rules, being responsible, and bad dreams. " A very special critter" is about being friends with a handicapped kid. There's also one about a "critter whose parents are biracial. The bad dream one would be a good choice because you might get the kids to talk about their own dreams.

Answer 16

Make sure they are preschool level and have good pictures. Eric Carle would be my personal favorite author but there are a LOT of great authors.  Have an enthusiastic spirit while reading and the children will totally get caught up in your excitement.

Answer 17

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Answer 18

Green eggs and Ham.  Dr.Seuss

Answer 19

Eric Carle

Dr. Seuss

Goodnight Moon

Go Dogs Go

If you give a mouse a cookie

No David

We're Going On a Bear Hunt

Hope you have fun!

Answer 20

The Giving Tree maybe too sad I don't know (classic) really should read this one!! all the Dr. Seuss books all funny but they might have read that(classics)  The Stinky Cheese Man and other Fairly Stupid Stories I beat they have not read that. funny (maybe a little older your opinion) Chrysanthemum  about a girl who is made fun of because of her name and she thinks it perfect(long name)

All my personal favorite but if you want more recent books don't really count on this.....