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My favorite Toddler/Preschool Books
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Where the Wild Things AreWhere the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
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The night Max wore his wolf suit... yeah. My favortie part of this book is the three 2-page spreads with no words. "Let the Wild Rumbus Begin..." I have the children get up and march around, act like monkeys and have fun. "Now stop!!!" signals that it is time to sit down.
Chicka Chicka ABC (book and toy)Chicka Chicka ABC (book and toy) by John Archambault
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"A told B and B told C I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree!!!" Love this one. It is a great book for toddlers and preschool children. Using this book helps children identify their letters. Help your child point to the letters as you read the book. Soon they will be pointing to the right letters on their own.
Goodnight MoonGoodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
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A great bedtime or naptime story. It is so peaceful and relaxing. have your child find the mouse in each picture. Point out the objects as we say "goodnight".
The Very Hungry CaterpillarThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
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Learn to count, learn your colors, learn about different kinds of foods all in one books. There are many great felt board and puppet activities that can go along with this great book.
Little Bear Boxed Set: Little Bear, Father Bear Comes Home, and Little Bear's VisitLittle Bear Boxed Set: Little Bear, Father Bear Comes Home, and Little Bear's Visit by Else Holmelund Minarik
Buy new: $8.61 / Used from: $6.87
I just love Little Bear. These stories are so gentle and loving. Perfect for naptime or bedtime reading.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.
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This book encourages children to think about what is coming next. Usually the kids are able to chant this book back to me after I have read it a few times.
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (Brown Bear and Friends)Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? (Brown Bear and Friends) by Bill Martin Jr.
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This book encourages children to think about what is coming next. Usually the kids are able to chant this book back to me after I have read it a few times.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (If You Give...)If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (If You Give...) by Laura Joffe Numeroff
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Actually all the books in this series are funny. Teaches about cause and effect in a way that makes the kids (and sometimes the teacher) laugh.
If You Give a Moose a Muffin (If You Give...)If You Give a Moose a Muffin (If You Give...) by Laura Numeroff
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Actually all the books in this series are funny. Teaches about cause and effect in a way that makes the kids (and sometimes the teacher) laugh.
If You Give a Pig a Pancake (If You Give...)If You Give a Pig a Pancake (If You Give...) by Laura Numeroff
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Actually all the books in this series are funny. Teaches about cause and effect in a way that makes the kids (and sometimes the teacher) laugh.
Those Mean Nasty Dirty Downright Disgusting but...Invisible Germs / Esos desagradables detestables sucios completamente asquerosos pero... invisibles gérmenes ... y español) (English and Spanish Edition)Those Mean Nasty Dirty Downright Disgusting but...Invisible Germs / Esos desagradables detestables sucios completamente asquerosos pero... invisibles gérmenes ... y español) (English and Spanish Edition) by Judith Anne Rice
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $7.48
My most favorite book ever. I used to read this almost every day before lunch. Great book about why you should wash your hands!!!
From Head to Toe Board BookFrom Head to Toe Board Book by Eric Carle
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A great action book. Have all your children stand in a line and follow along as the animals wriggle their hips and stomp their feet. Have your kids shout "I can do it" after each page.
Barnyard Dance! (Boynton on Board)Barnyard Dance! (Boynton on Board) by Sandra Boynton
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Fun rhythmic book. The book flows perfectly.
Moo Baa La La LaMoo Baa La La La by Sandra Boynton
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Fun rhythmic book. The book flows perfectly.
Saturday Night at the Dinosaur StompSaturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp by Carol Diggory Shields
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This book is a great action book. have the kids get up and dance with the dinosaurs.
Where the Sidewalk Ends 30th Anniversary Edition: Poems and DrawingsWhere the Sidewalk Ends 30th Anniversary Edition: Poems and Drawings by Shel Silverstein
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great book of poems. I remember laughing through most of the books as a young child.
Are You My Mother?Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman
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Oh.. I love this one too. Are you my mother, no you are not my mother you are a snort. Every time I read this I have so much fun acting like a scared baby bird.
Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You : Dr. Seuss's Book of Wonderful Noises (Bright and Early Board Books)Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You : Dr. Seuss's Book of Wonderful Noises (Bright and Early Board Books) by Dr. Seuss
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Mr Brown can (well he can do alot.) but can you. It is a fun book to read and let the children try to imitatate you.
Put Me in the Zoo  (I can read it all by myself' Beginner Books)Put Me in the Zoo (I can read it all by myself' Beginner Books) by Robert Lopshire
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A fun story!!
Tacky the PenguinTacky the Penguin by Helen Lester
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Ten Little Monkeys: Jumping on the Bed (Classic Books With Holes)Ten Little Monkeys: Jumping on the Bed (Classic Books With Holes) by Annie Kubler
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Alpha Bugs (mini edition): A Pop-up AlphabetAlpha Bugs (mini edition): A Pop-up Alphabet by David A. Carter
Buy new: $11.69 / Used from: $0.83
Feely Bugs (Mini Edition): To Touch and FeelFeely Bugs (Mini Edition): To Touch and Feel by David A. Carter
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This is a book that each child will want to touch. Each bug is created with a different texture.
Max the Minnow Picture Book (Wiggle Eyes)Max the Minnow Picture Book (Wiggle Eyes) by William Boniface
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A fun book with wiggly eyes. Max learns that it it is best to be who you are, even if you are small.
Leo the Late BloomerLeo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus
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A great story about being behind.
Clifford the Big Red DogClifford the Big Red Dog
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Clifford is a classic. You just got to love a big red dog.. right?
The Complete Adventures of Curious GeorgeThe Complete Adventures of Curious George by H. A. Rey
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another classic
There's a Nightmare in My Closet (There's A…)There's a Nightmare in My Closet (There's A…) by Mercer Mayer
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What a fun story to help children who are having a hard time falling asleep because of monsters.