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Books for Preschoolers from Multcolib Every Child

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Did you know that five simple activities will help prepare your child for success in reading, school and life? Let these books inspire you to read, talk, sing, write and play with your three to five year old!

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25 items

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Daniel's Good Day

Daniel's Good Day

by Archer, Micha

Book - 2019

(Write) What do people mean when they say "Have a nice day"? As Daniel strolls through his neighborhood, he finds a wonderful world full of answers as varied as his neighbors. (Write) What do people mean when they say "Have a nice day"? As Daniel strolls through his neighborhood, he finds a wonderful world full of answers as varied as his neighbors. Show less

(Write) What do people mean when they say "Have a nice day"? As Daniel strolls through his neighborhood, he finds a wonderful world full of answers as varied as his neighbors. (Write) What do people mean when they say "Have a nice day"? As Daniel strolls through his neighborhood, he finds a wonderful world full of answers as varied as his neighbors. Show less

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Sam & Dave Dig A Hole

Sam & Dave Dig A Hole

by Barnett, Mac

Book - 2014

(Read) Young readers love noticing what Sam and Dave miss as they dig their hole! (Read) Young readers love noticing what Sam and Dave miss as they dig their hole! Show less

(Read) Young readers love noticing what Sam and Dave miss as they dig their hole! (Read) Young readers love noticing what Sam and Dave miss as they dig their hole! Show less

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Full, Full, Full of Love

Full, Full, Full of Love

by Cooke, Trish

Book - 2003

(Read) Sunday dinner at Gran's house is full of tasty dishes, but what Jay loves just as much are the hugs and kisses, happy faces, and love he feels there. (Read) Sunday dinner at Gran's house is full of tasty dishes, but what Jay loves just as much are the hugs and kisses, happy faces, and love he feels there. Show less

(Read) Sunday dinner at Gran's house is full of tasty dishes, but what Jay loves just as much are the hugs and kisses, happy faces, and love he feels there. (Read) Sunday dinner at Gran's house is full of tasty dishes, but what Jay loves just as much are the hugs and kisses, happy faces, and love he feels there. Show less

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Moonsong

Moonsong

by Gallagher, Denise (Illustrator)

Book - 2021

(Sing) A musical tale of magical friendships about love, acceptance, and what it means to bring harmony to our natural world. (Sing) A musical tale of magical friendships about love, acceptance, and what it means to bring harmony to our natural world. Show less

(Sing) A musical tale of magical friendships about love, acceptance, and what it means to bring harmony to our natural world. (Sing) A musical tale of magical friendships about love, acceptance, and what it means to bring harmony to our natural world. Show less

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Sometimes It's Nice to Be Alone

Sometimes It's Nice to Be Alone

by Hest, Amy

Book - 2023

(Read) Sometimes it feels good to spend time alone! (Read) Sometimes it feels good to spend time alone! Show less

(Read) Sometimes it feels good to spend time alone! (Read) Sometimes it feels good to spend time alone! Show less

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Dear Stray

Dear Stray

by Hubbard, Kirsten

Book - 2023

(Talk) It's okay to feel grouchy -- even adorable kittens can be grouchy! Use this book to talk about emotions with your child. (Talk) It's okay to feel grouchy -- even adorable kittens can be grouchy! Use this book to talk about emotions with your child. Show less

(Talk) It's okay to feel grouchy -- even adorable kittens can be grouchy! Use this book to talk about emotions with your child. (Talk) It's okay to feel grouchy -- even adorable kittens can be grouchy! Use this book to talk about emotions with your child. Show less

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Harold and the Purple Crayon

Harold and the Purple Crayon

by Johnson, Crockett

Book - 1983

(Write) Harold creates his own world and story with his magic purple crayon. What magic can your child create by drawing? (Write) Harold creates his own world and story with his magic purple crayon. What magic can your child create by drawing? Show less

(Write) Harold creates his own world and story with his magic purple crayon. What magic can your child create by drawing? (Write) Harold creates his own world and story with his magic purple crayon. What magic can your child create by drawing? Show less

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I Walk With Vanessa

I Walk With Vanessa

A Story About A Simple Act of Kindness

by Kerascoët

Book - 2018

(Talk) Have your child tell you what's happening in this wordless book about how one girl becomes an ally to a new student who is being bullied. (Talk) Have your child tell you what's happening in this wordless book about how one girl becomes an ally to a new student who is being bullied. Show less

(Talk) Have your child tell you what's happening in this wordless book about how one girl becomes an ally to a new student who is being bullied. (Talk) Have your child tell you what's happening in this wordless book about how one girl becomes an ally to a new student who is being bullied. Show less

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Underground

Underground

Subway Systems Around the World

by Kim, Uijung

Book - 2020

(Write) A playful search-and-find book of underground systems around the world, including die-cut pages of the subways of 10 different cities. (Write) A playful search-and-find book of underground systems around the world, including die-cut pages of the subways of 10 different cities. Show less

(Write) A playful search-and-find book of underground systems around the world, including die-cut pages of the subways of 10 different cities. (Write) A playful search-and-find book of underground systems around the world, including die-cut pages of the subways of 10 different cities. Show less

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One Upside-downy Day

One Upside-downy Day

by Kurilla, Renée

Book - 2023

(Talk) Nobody feels quite right today. The children talk about their big feelings and make apologies. Encourage your child to talk through their problems, too. (Talk) Nobody feels quite right today. The children talk about their big feelings and make apologies. Encourage your child to talk through their problems, too. Show less

(Talk) Nobody feels quite right today. The children talk about their big feelings and make apologies. Encourage your child to talk through their problems, too. (Talk) Nobody feels quite right today. The children talk about their big feelings and make apologies. Encourage your child to talk through their problems, too. Show less

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Moo!

Moo!

by LaRochelle, David

Book - 2013

(Talk) Cow takes a wild ride through the county with the farmer’s car. Find out what your child thinks the cow is trying to say with one word “Moo.” (Talk) Cow takes a wild ride through the county with the farmer’s car. Find out what your child thinks the cow is trying to say with one word “Moo.” Show less

(Talk) Cow takes a wild ride through the county with the farmer’s car. Find out what your child thinks the cow is trying to say with one word “Moo.” (Talk) Cow takes a wild ride through the county with the farmer’s car. Find out what your child thinks the cow is trying to say with one word “Moo.” Show less

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Freedom, We Sing

Freedom, We Sing

by León, Amyra

Book - 2020

(Sing) A lyrical picture book designed to inspire and give hope to readers around the world (Sing) A lyrical picture book designed to inspire and give hope to readers around the world Show less

(Sing) A lyrical picture book designed to inspire and give hope to readers around the world (Sing) A lyrical picture book designed to inspire and give hope to readers around the world Show less

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The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish

The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish

by Lil Miss Hot Mess

Book - 2020

(Sing) A quirky twist on a classic nursery rhyme "The Wheels on the Bus", encourages readers to boldly be exactly who they are. (Sing) A quirky twist on a classic nursery rhyme "The Wheels on the Bus", encourages readers to boldly be exactly who they are. Show less

(Sing) A quirky twist on a classic nursery rhyme "The Wheels on the Bus", encourages readers to boldly be exactly who they are. (Sing) A quirky twist on a classic nursery rhyme "The Wheels on the Bus", encourages readers to boldly be exactly who they are. Show less

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My Hands Tell A Story

My Hands Tell A Story

by Lyons, Kelly Starling

Book - 2022

(Write) A little girl bakes bread with her grandmother and listens to the stories her grandmother's hands tell. What does your little one like to do with their hands? What stories do their hands tell? (Write) A little girl bakes bread with her grandmother and listens to the stories her grandmother's hands tell. What does your little one like to do with their hands? What stories do their hands tell? Show less

(Write) A little girl bakes bread with her grandmother and listens to the stories her grandmother's hands tell. What does your little one like to do with their hands? What stories do their hands tell? (Write) A little girl bakes bread with her grandmother and listens to the stories her grandmother's hands tell. What does your little one like to do with their hands? What stories do their hands tell? Show less

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The Little Red Fort

The Little Red Fort

by Maier, Brenda (Brenda J.)

Book - 2018

(Play) Based on The Little Red Hen, Ruby builds a fort. But when her brothers want to play, they have to come up with ways to make up for not helping. Help your child make a fort and add your own embellishments! (Play) Based on The Little Red Hen, Ruby builds a fort. But when her brothers want to play, they have to come up with ways to make up for not helping. Help your child make a fort and add your own embellishments! Show less

(Play) Based on The Little Red Hen, Ruby builds a fort. But when her brothers want to play, they have to come up with ways to make up for not helping. Help your child make a fort and add your own embellishments! (Play) Based on The Little Red Hen, Ruby builds a fort. But when her brothers want to play, they have to come up with ways to make up for not helping. Help your child make a fort and add your own embellishments! Show less

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Bathe the Cat

Bathe the Cat

by McGinty, Alice B.

Book - 2021

(Read) Dad has made a list of chores, but the mischievous cat keeps rearranging the letters, causing some silly situations. Make lists together with your child to show ways that reading and writing are useful every day. (Read) Dad has made a list of chores, but the mischievous cat keeps rearranging the letters, causing some silly situations. Make lists together with your child to show ways that reading and writing are useful every day. Show less

(Read) Dad has made a list of chores, but the mischievous cat keeps rearranging the letters, causing some silly situations. Make lists together with your child to show ways that reading and writing are useful every day. (Read) Dad has made a list of chores, but the mischievous cat keeps rearranging the letters, causing some silly situations. Make lists together with your child to show ways that reading and writing are useful every day. Show less

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Saturday

Saturday

by Mora, Oge

Book - 2019

(Play) Ava and her mother love Saturdays because it's the one day a week they can spend having fun together. What are your family's favorite ways to spend time together? (Play) Ava and her mother love Saturdays because it's the one day a week they can spend having fun together. What are your family's favorite ways to spend time together? Show less

(Play) Ava and her mother love Saturdays because it's the one day a week they can spend having fun together. What are your family's favorite ways to spend time together? (Play) Ava and her mother love Saturdays because it's the one day a week they can spend having fun together. What are your family's favorite ways to spend time together? Show less

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What's your Name?

What's your Name?

by Murguia, Bethanie Deeney

Book - 2022

(Read) Names connect us to others and help create what makes us uniquely special. What's in your name? What's in a friend's? (Read) Names connect us to others and help create what makes us uniquely special. What's in your name? What's in a friend's? Show less

(Read) Names connect us to others and help create what makes us uniquely special. What's in your name? What's in a friend's? (Read) Names connect us to others and help create what makes us uniquely special. What's in your name? What's in a friend's? Show less

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The Lion & the Mouse

The Lion & the Mouse

by Pinkney, Jerry

Book - 2009

(Talk) Wordless books like this one are a wonderful opportunity to talk about the pictures and tell a story together. (Talk) Wordless books like this one are a wonderful opportunity to talk about the pictures and tell a story together. Show less

(Talk) Wordless books like this one are a wonderful opportunity to talk about the pictures and tell a story together. (Talk) Wordless books like this one are a wonderful opportunity to talk about the pictures and tell a story together. Show less

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Dancing Hands

Dancing Hands

A Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language

by Que, Joanna

Book - 2023

(Write) Once you've read this story to your child, show them how to do the signs on the end flaps or learn some other sign language words. This helps your preschooler work their fingers to enhance their writing skills. (Write) Once you've read this story to your child, show them how to do the signs on the end flaps or learn some other sign language words. This helps your preschooler work their fingers to enhance their writing skills. Show less

(Write) Once you've read this story to your child, show them how to do the signs on the end flaps or learn some other sign language words. This helps your preschooler work their fingers to enhance their writing skills. (Write) Once you've read this story to your child, show them how to do the signs on the end flaps or learn some other sign language words. This helps your preschooler work their fingers to enhance their writing skills. Show less

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Blackout

Blackout

by Rocco, John

Book - 2011

(Play) When a busy family's activities come to a halt because of a blackout, they find they enjoy spending time together. Create a “blackout” in your house and spend time playing games. (Play) When a busy family's activities come to a halt because of a blackout, they find they enjoy spending time together. Create a “blackout” in your house and spend time playing games. Show less

(Play) When a busy family's activities come to a halt because of a blackout, they find they enjoy spending time together. Create a “blackout” in your house and spend time playing games. (Play) When a busy family's activities come to a halt because of a blackout, they find they enjoy spending time together. Create a “blackout” in your house and spend time playing games. Show less

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The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round

The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round

by Shang, Wendy Wan Long

Book - 2021

(Sing) Set to the tune of "The wheels on the bus," a multigenerational family enjoys a culturally rich meal. (Sing) Set to the tune of "The wheels on the bus," a multigenerational family enjoys a culturally rich meal. Show less

(Sing) Set to the tune of "The wheels on the bus," a multigenerational family enjoys a culturally rich meal. (Sing) Set to the tune of "The wheels on the bus," a multigenerational family enjoys a culturally rich meal. Show less

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My Rainy Day Rocket Ship

My Rainy Day Rocket Ship

by Sheppard, Markette

Book - 2020

(Play) Some of the best toys are ordinary household items. This bright, creative Black boy creates his own imaginary rocket ship with a rocking chair, cardboard box and other bits and pieces around the house. (Play) Some of the best toys are ordinary household items. This bright, creative Black boy creates his own imaginary rocket ship with a rocking chair, cardboard box and other bits and pieces around the house. Show less

(Play) Some of the best toys are ordinary household items. This bright, creative Black boy creates his own imaginary rocket ship with a rocking chair, cardboard box and other bits and pieces around the house. (Play) Some of the best toys are ordinary household items. This bright, creative Black boy creates his own imaginary rocket ship with a rocking chair, cardboard box and other bits and pieces around the house. Show less

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Want to Play Trucks?

Want to Play Trucks?

by Stott, Ann

Book - 2018

(Play) Sweet story about two boys learning to play together when one like trucks and the other likes dolls. Luckily, they both like ice cream! What do you like to play with your child? (Play) Sweet story about two boys learning to play together when one like trucks and the other likes dolls. Luckily, they both like ice cream! What do you like to play with your child? Show less

(Play) Sweet story about two boys learning to play together when one like trucks and the other likes dolls. Luckily, they both like ice cream! What do you like to play with your child? (Play) Sweet story about two boys learning to play together when one like trucks and the other likes dolls. Luckily, they both like ice cream! What do you like to play with your child? Show less

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Lovely Day

Lovely Day

by Withers, Bill

Book - 2023

(Sing) Singing through challenges big and small makes for a lovely day! (Sing) Singing through challenges big and small makes for a lovely day! Show less

(Sing) Singing through challenges big and small makes for a lovely day! (Sing) Singing through challenges big and small makes for a lovely day! Show less

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