It’s hard to find nonfiction that will interest a preschooler all the way to the end of the book, but Allan Fowler never disappoints. My boys were mesmerized by this story of Katy, a snow plow who rescues the entire city of Geoppolis after a giant snowstorm. But when you remember that this 70+ year old book is by the author of the classic Mike Mulligan and the Steam Shovel, you’ll want to give it a second look. It’s quite long, and the pictures have very little color. Katy and the Big Snow, by Virginia Lee BurtonĪt first glance, you might wonder about whether your preschooler will enjoy this book. Your preschooler will appreciate the humor. They try everything they can, but nothing works… until the baby cries at daybreak, and the sun miraculously rises. When Dog wakes up early and notices the sun hasn’t risen, the animals believe they must wake it up. But my preschoolers have also loved listening to it. This is a book I own from my teaching days, since it’s a great early reader. If your child isn’t ready for this book, save it for another year or so. All the Scaredy Squirrel books are great, but younger preschoolers might not appreciate all the funny captions and text. This book is absolutely hilarious and a favorite at our house. One day, when he accidentally leaves the comfort of his nut tree, Scaredy discovers there’s more to the outside world than he thought. He’s just not ready to face the dangers that lurk in the great unknown (germs, martians, killer bees, sharks….). Scaredy Squirrel is a nervous little guy who is perfectly comfortable staying in his tree all day. I’m in love with the bright, expressive drawings and the simple text. Two creatures can’t agree on who is tall and big, until some surprise guests drop in and settle the issue. This is one of my new favorite books for beginning readers, and it’s a great read aloud too. It’s easy to do, with the word “go” in bold green and “stop” in bright red. This book marks the first time my Two (almost three) found a word in a book and wanted to read it on every page. But what happens when the construction vehicles need to stop? Thankfully, Little Red rolls into town. Little Green rolls into town and says his first word: “Go!” He finds a place to sit (the top of a traffic light), and construction begins at a furious pace at Little Green’s direction. Go! Go! Go! Stop! by Charise Mericle Harper ![]() Burying it, locking it up, and disguising the strawberry won’t work. But he must find a way to hide it so the big hungry bear won’t get it. The narrator is speaking to an excited mouse who has found a beautiful red strawberry. This is one of those adorable books that you should really have on your bookshelf. ![]() The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear, by Don and Audrey Wood Today I’m sharing twelve fun books for letter S!
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