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For over two hundred years, photos, stories, and signatures of college and high school students around the world have been compiled into yearbooks. Looking back on decades' worth of vintage yearbooks, you can trace the evolution of a school and its student body, take a glimpse into fashions and trends of years gone by, and even find a family member's picture. Yearbooks are a great tool for historians or genealogists who are looking for information on an ancestor or famous figure, offering photographs as well as information on school activities and graduation years. Whether you're trying to track down a specific year's volume or are just looking for local history, our sellers have a great selection of yearbooks to choose from.

While students kept scrapbooks of their school time all the way back to the 1600s, the first official yearbook was published at Yale University in 1806. As photography became more popular and more accessible, more colleges followed suit and the first high school yearbooks were published in the 1840s. In the 1860s and 1870s, photographer George Warren began using a single photo negative to produce multiple images and encouraged students to trade their photos with each other. These photos were then bound into books, creating what is now known as Warren yearbooks. As printing technology continued to improve, making it easier to churn out multiple copies of yearbooks more quickly, the medium really began to take off, and by the 1930s, yearbook companies were sending representatives to schools to help students buy yearbooks as keepsakes for the school year.

Here, you can purchase yearbooks from colleges, high schools, and middle schools, with many of them still in excellent condition. The yearbooks offered by AbeBooks sellers date all the way back to the early 1900s, offering a wonderful way to research student life over the past century.

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Are you ready to embark on the creative journey of designing your school’s yearbook? Look no further! At AllYearbooks, we understand the importance of exceptional design in bringing your yearbook to life. From selecting the perfect layout to incorporating captivating graphics, we’re here to guide you through every step of the design process. Join us as we explore the art of yearbook design, using valuable insights from our expert team of designeers at AllYearbooks.

Understanding Design Principles:

Before diving into the design process, it’s essential to familiarise yourself with basic design principles. Elements such as balance, contrast, alignment, and repetition form the foundation of effective design. Paying attention to these principles will help you create visually appealing layouts that engage readers and convey your school’s unique identity. Don’t worry if this sounds like a foreign language, our online system will help to manage all of this.

Choosing the Right Layout:

The layout serves as the backbone of your yearbook design, dictating how content is organised and presented. AllYearbooks offers a wide range of professionally designed layout templates to suit every style and theme. Whether you prefer a classic grid layout or a more dynamic design with asymmetrical elements, our platform provides the flexibility to bring your vision to life. These templates are based on our experience over many years, plus they are driven by youthful trends to appeal to leavers year groups.

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Typography plays a crucial role in setting the tone and personality of your yearbook. Choose fonts that are legible and complement your overall design aesthetic. Experiment with different font pairings to create visual interest while maintaining readability. AllYearbooks offers a diverse selection of fonts to suit various design preferences, ensuring that your typography enhances rather than detracts from your yearbook’s appeal. The font we use tend to be Google fonts, although we do use some more individual styles from time to time. Our templated yearbook designs already have the most appropriate font added to them, so again, you needn’t worry about what design approach you should use for fonts!

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Images are the heart and soul of any yearbook, serving as visual reminders of cherished memories and experiences. AllYearbooks’ intuitive design tools make it easy to incorporate photos, illustrations, and graphics into your layouts. Experiment with different photo arrangements, overlays, and effects to create dynamic and visually captivating pages that resonate with your audience. Our templates are set up to make it easy to understand where and how to orientate your images.

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50 Favorite Preschool Books (That Kids Love)

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Want to know kids’ favorite preschool books? Good books for 4- and 5-year-olds ? As a former teacher, preschool worker, mom, and book blogger, I have recommendations with reviews of picture books that your preschoolers will adore! (And so will you!)

Discover kids’ favorite picture books ; good books you can read aloud to your preschoolers. Because, at this age and stage, children love the humor and learning ALL THE THINGS.

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Top 10 Preschool Books

• How to Count to 1  by Casper Salmon
• Hippos Are Huge!   by Jonathan London
• Jabari Jumps  by Gaia Cornwall
• Looking for a Jumbie  by Tracey Baptiste
• Z is for Moose  by Kelly Bingham
• Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs  by Mo Willems
• The Leaf Thief  by Alice Hemming
• Monsters in Trucks  by Laura Baker
• You Will Be My Friend  by Peter Brown
• Are You Scared, Darth Vader?  by Adam Rex
• Saturday  by Oge Mora

What makes a great book for preschoolers?

Children grow out of easy toddler books like Eric Carle’s Brown Bear. At preschool age, children want to read more complex picture books like fractured fairy tales , silly stories, thought-provoking tales, and nonfiction books .

Here are my favorite read aloud books for your preschool-age kids and students…that they will LOVE! I updated this list every month, with the last update in November 2023.

And don’t worry, there are PLENTY more amazing preschool books than on this list. If you want more book ideas by topic, go to this comprehensive book list by topic .

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Favorite Preschool Books (for 4 and 5-year-olds!)

How to Count to 1  by Casper Salmon, illustrated by Matt Hunt Can you count to 1? And no higher?  Silly illustrations and humorous writing will surprise and engage growing mathematicians as they follow the directions and count to ONE . One worm in disguise, one giraffe (among other African animals,) one duck rollerblading, and well, you get the idea– ONE! What’s even better is that the illustrations often mislead you to think you might be counting higher. Except– you are not. Brilliant!

Pretty Ugly  written by David Sedaris, illustrated by Ian Falconer Get ready for some surprising surprises! When Anna Van Ogre is good, she stomps on flowers and talks with her mouthful. I mean, she is an ogre, right?  But something terrible happens when Anna is acting bad–her face gets stuck in a smile!  She’s horrified. Luckily, her family accepts her and says her real beauty is on the inside. That gives her an idea! She finds a way to turn herself inside out. Now she’s beautiful again. Hilarious.

The Night Tent  by Landis Blair Reminiscent of Maurice Sendeck’s  Where the Wild Things Are , this beautifully illustrated  bedtime story  is about Watson, a boy who worries about monsters in the closet.  When he sees a light under his covers, he discovers a beautiful night sky with twinkling stars…UNDER HIS COVERS! He wanders down a path and through the forest. He plays with the forest creatures and rides a trolley to a tall tower which he climbs. When he crawls back out from under the covers, he’s so sleepy that he falls fast asleep without any worries about monsters. Enchanting and atmospheric!

Dog Vs. Strawberry  written by Nelly Buchet, illustrated by Andrea Zuill HILARIOUS x a million!  An car racing announcer gives readers the play-by-play scoop as this dog races…a strawberry.  “ A strong start for Dog, leaning left, while Strawberry, impassive, doesn’t take the bait. ” There’s mayhem, there’s a quick nap, and the finish is…too close to call, but wait– can Dog win after all? I laughed out loud and so will you!

Scaredy Cats by Jeff Mack When a wrapped gift arrives, the kittens imagine what it could be…Maybe a cake? Or a hungry crocodile! Or a cake and a crocodile? They continue to what if– which is hilarious– as are the exuberant illustrations. What do you think is in the box? This is a perfect read aloud for preschoolers who will love to guess along with the kittens.

Come Out, Come Out, Chameleon! written and illustrated by Jonty Howley Kids will LOVE this hilarious and interactive book about an old man who can’t find his lost chameleon that he’s never actually seen. Will readers find it on each page? Look closely! Yes, you will find him. But will the man ever find his chameleon? This is the perfect book to read aloud to preschoolers!

Stinkbird Has a Superpower  by Jill Esbaum, illustrated by Bob Shea Get ready for a new read aloud favorite about the many wonders of the stinkbird!  The hoatzin papa narrates about his amazing superpower while his baby bird interrupts. Their dialogue is hilarious, and we learn factual information about their clever nests, avoiding predators by swimming and climbing! Oh, also–their poop STINKS!

I Am Dog!  written by Peter Bently, illustrated by Chris Chatterton Playful rhyming, simple text shares a day in the life from a dog’s perspective. “ I am a dog. Dog is me. I like walkies. I like tree. ” Dog likes to chase, splash, dig, and bark.. among other things like searching for the smell he sniffs which makes a big mess! The illustrations are essential to this story of the dog’s day — and what is really happening. This is the perfect read aloud for 2 – 5 year olds!

King Hugo’s Huge Ego  by Chris Van Dusen My preschoolers LOVED this funny rhyming book about a king who thinks VERY highly of himself and, as a result, is cursed by a witch. The curse means that whenever he utters self-important words, his head grows bigger. Surprisingly, the king doesn’t mind because that means there is more of him to love! Will the king ever learn his lesson? (We read this book EVERY night at bedtime for months.)

Twenty Yawns by Jane Smiley, illustrated by Lauren Castillo Lucy yawns while her mother reads her a bedtime story and goes to sleep. Later, she wakes up, realizing she doesn’t have her special stuffed bear, Molasses. As she makes her way back to bed with Molasses and her friends, help count her yawns. Beautiful illustrations perfectly set the tone for this comforting bedtime story.

Hippos Are Huge!   by Jonathan  London, illustrated by Matthew Trueman Excellent writing and illustrations make this one of the best nonfiction animal picture books for preschool age kids . Bigger text pairs with smaller factual text to give younger readers tons of information.

Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin and James Dean Preschoolers love to sing along with Pete’s song: “I love my white shoes, I love my white shoes . . . ” It will get stuck in your head. This story is about going with the flow …” cause it’s all good. “ One of the best preschool read alouds!

Looking for a Jumbie  by Tracey Baptiste, illustrated by Amber Ren One of my favorite preschool books, this is a story about mythological monsters , friendship, and bravery! Naya searches in the dark of night for a jumbie…even though her Mama says that jumbies are only in stories. “ I’m looking for a jumbie. I’m going to find a scary one. ” The refrain repeats as Naya meets a jumbie and other mythical creatures .

When Dinosaurs Walked the Earth   written by Sean Taylor, illustrated by Zehra Hicks Hilarious and subversive– this is the story of a little plant-eating  dinosaur  called Smallasaurus  and Badasaurus who wants to eat Smallasaurus for breakfast. What will Smallasaurus do? Encourage Badasaurus to run off a cliff, of course! But what if he comes back? It’s a good thing that Smallasaurus has a bigger brain than Badasaurus– she knows what to do next! A great read aloud for preschoolers.

Everyone’s Awake by Colin Meloy, illustrated by Shawn Harris It’s a crazy night because the entire family is awake and doing all sorts of imaginative, random things. “ Grandma’s at her needlework . Dad is baking bread. My brother’s making laundry lists of every book he’s read. ” The rollicking, rhythmic verses plus neon-bright action-packed illustrations capture the exuberance and activity of this busy night.

Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall Jabari is ready to jump off the diving board. Sort of. His dad tells Jabari that he feels scared too, and a deep breath and telling himself that he is ready helps him turn something scary into a fun surprise. Beautiful illustrations in a helpful, relatable story make this book a must-read preschool book for 4 and 5-year-olds

Good Night, Baddies by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Juli Kangas The famous baddies head for home at the end of the day. They eat dinner together –politely! The troll takes a bath, the evil queen puts away the poisoned apple, and they all snuggle into their beds. Good night , sour dreams!

Alphabet Mystery by Audrey Wood The lower case letters find the missing “x” and encounter the villainous capital letter “M” — this is a four- and five-year-old favorite to read repeatedly.

Hello, World! by Ethan Long Welcome to Happy County, where charming animal characters live. The characters are busy, busy living their lives, similar to Richard Scarry’s Busy, Busy Town . Look at all the things happening on Farmer Dell’s farm! Can you help Mr. Grizzles and Ms. Green find the birds they’re searching for? A treasure trove preschool book with labeled objects and lovable characters.

Open Very Carefully: A Book with Bite by Nick Bromley, illustrated by Nicola O’Byne What could be a very sweet metafiction story about the Ugly Duckling quickly turns very silly scary when a CROCODILE sneaks onto the pages. Gasp. Watch out! First, he eats the letters, then whole words, and finally, the sentences. It’s up to you, the preschool reader, to get rid of him. (You might even draw a tutu on him!)

A Gift for Amma: Market Day in India by Meera Sriram, illustrated by Mariona Cabassa A little girl explores the market to find her Amma a gift. She notices the colors, tastes, smells, and sounds. Beautiful illustrations perfectly illuminate the celebration of the market’s colors and the girl’s excitement.

Z is for Moose  by Kelly Bingham Kids love this hilarious  alphabet book  about a very impatient moose and his kind friend, Zebra.

Quest   by Aaron Becker This enchanting and imaginative wordless picture book will transport preschoolers into a magical world. My kids and I poured over every beautiful detail in the pictures, and so will yours.  Follow a boy and girl with a purple (magical) bird on their quest to save the king and his kingdom.

Real Cowboys  by Kate Hoefler, illustrated by Jonathan Bean The illustrations are so unique and gorgeous.  The text shares what real cowboys are like — they are gentle, they share, they cry, they ask for help, and more.  Love this!

Sleepy the Goodnight Buddy  by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Scott Campbell Roderick has impressive sleep-stalling strategies.  So his parents get him a  stuffed animal  named Sleepy. But, Sleepy is even better at sleep stalling. In a hilarious role reversal, Roderick gets Sleepy a glass of water, reads him a bedtime story ( The Day the Crayons Quit ), checks the closet, and does all the things that Roderick’s parents used to do for him…until Roderick is exasperated and falls asleep.

The Whole Story  by Vivian McInerny, illustrated by Ken Lamug Zia falls through the hole in her pocket. She makes the hole into whatever she needs — a fishing hole, a swimming hole, a watering hole (for the cloud animals), and even an elephant trip.  It’s a twisty-turny, creative adventure that your kids, ages 4 and 5, will adore!

Old Tracks, Ne w Tricks  by Jessica Petersen Snubbed by the trains, the new wooden train tracks decide they’ll show the other tracks fun ways to play — like hide-and-go track, tick-track-toe, tracks stack towers, dominoes, and so much more.  These creative play ideas will get your kids thinking of their train tracks in many new, inventive ways.  One of my kids’ favorite picture preschool books for 4- and 5- year olds!

Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great  by Bob Shea Goat is very irritated when Unicorn moves to town and seems to show up Goat.  Goat made marshmallow squares but Unicorn makes it rain cupcakes. That makes Goat feel very jealous. But when Unicorn prances by, he’s amazed by Goat’s cheese, goat’s ability to eat garbage, his ability to head-butt the soccer ball, and his cloven hooves. And before you know it, the two are best friends. Goat says,  “You know something, Unicorn? I had a feeling we’d be friends.”  HA.

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We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins After a rough first day at school , where she eats her classmates, gets scolded by the teacher, spits them out, and doesn’t make any friends, Penelope’s dad explains that “ children are the same as us on the inside. Just tastier. ” HA. The next day, Penelope eats her classmates AGAIN! However, when the class goldfish chomps on Penelope’s finger, and it HURTS, she realizes that it’s no fun to be someone else’s snack.

The Leaf Thief  by Alice Hemming, illustrated by Nicola Salter A worried squirrel who thinks that SOMEONE is stealing his tree’s leaves.  HIS leaves! Even though his friend Bird tries to help him, Squirrel doesn’t seem to understand the changes that the fall season brings like leaves changing color and wind blowing them off the trees. It’s funny and illuminating — and will spark helpful discussions about the characteristics of fall – with a hint of a  winter  surprise at the end.

More Preschool Books

The Book with No Pictures  by B.J. Novak This is a must-read-out loud book because, “ Here’s how books work: Everything the words say, the person reading the book has to say. ”  For example, you might have to read that “ I am a monkey who taught myself to read .” Or, “My only friend in the whole wide world is a hippo named BOO BOO BUTT.” Side-splitting for kids of any age, especially preschoolers.

Have You Seen Gordon? by Adam Jay Epstein & Ruth Chan Goofy adventures and fun characters make this a hilarious seek-and-find book . A funny narrator battles the independent-thinking characters with their ideas about how the story should go. But first, can you find Gordon? When Gordon doesn’t hide very well, the narrator decides to find someone else to look for — but his new target, Jane, the construction worker, is shy, so she runs away. What will happen now?

The Pi ñ ata That the Farm Maiden Hung  by Samantha R. Vamos, illustrated by Sebastia Serra If you’re looking for  cheerful, lyrical bilingual preschool books, this is a favorite. The farm maiden hangs the piñata. But who is it for? In this clever cumulative story , see how the farmer, his family, and the animals helped to prepare the piñata and the birthday party festivities. Spanish words are written in bold and supported with lively illustrations so readers can infer what each word means.

Monsters in Trucks by Laura Baker, illustrated by Nina Dzyvulska Toddlers and preschoolers will love the exuberant explosion of colors, monsters, and trucks filling every page. The rhyming text shows monsters building, drilling, and working very hard, whether they’re cleaning the street or eating everything they can. 100% adorable.

What’s in Your Pocket? Collecting Nature’s Treasures  by Heather L. Montgomery, illustrated by Maribel Lechuga  Learn about famous scientists who were curious children . Gorgeous illustrations and clear text will captivate readers as they learn about kids like Diego, who collected snails as a child and later became a herpetologist, or Mary, who collected caterpillars and eventually wrote a book on metamorphosis. Young readers will be inspired to start their own collections and see where their curiosities take them!

I Walk with Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness  by Kerascoët When a classmate is being bullied, what can you do? This wordless picture book shows that sometimes it’s about showing someone they are not alone. You can do what this girl does: show  kindness  and walk home with a lonely, hurting person. Added to:  Picture Books About Kindness

We All Went on Safari: A Counting Journey through Tanzania  by Laurie Krebs, illustrated by Julia Cairns Gentle rhymes, some  repetitive text  (LOVE), and plenty of gorgeous safari vistas  make you feel as though you’re along with this Maasai family as they spot (and count) wildebeests, lions, warthogs, and more animals on their safari. Lovely.

Hooray For Amanda & Her Alligator  by Mo Willems Reminiscent of the George and Marth a books, this preschool book is about a girl named Amanda and her stuffed alligator.  Told in 6 1/2 vignettes, the stories are all about surprises  — a surprising surprise, an un-surprising surprise, a surprising tickle, a surprising value, a surprising . . . you get the idea. Both funny and poignant, this is one of our favorite preschool books.

You Will Be My Friend  by Peter Brown We love this funny picture book ! Really seriously funny.  Lucy is very enthusiastic about making friends with any forest critter. Her good intentions go awry, and soon Lucy is yelling  at animals — “ Come back here and have fun with me ” and “ You WILL be my friend. ” As it turns out, that isn’t such a great way to make friends, either. Will Lucy ever make a friend?

You Are a Raccoon! by Laurie Ann Thompson, illustrated by Jay Fleck Written in the second person point of view , you are a raccoon. As you read, you’ll learn about your family and den and sounds. Read about getting bigger, finding food, and waking at night with other nocturnal animals . Playful verbs invite you to act out raccoon actions. A must read for preschoolers ; it’s informative, interactive, and fun. (Also read: You Are a Honey Bee! )

I Can Only Draw Worms   by Will Mabbitt This zany preschool  counting book  with all the worms is a laugh-out-loud adventure in neon pink, yellow, white, and black.  The narrator explains that he can only draw worms, so that’s exactly what he does –draws lots of worms.  Ten worms, actually, with super funny commentary.

Ada Twist, Scientist  by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by David Roberts Curious Ada Twist loves questions and thinking just as much as she loves science experiments.  Even when in time out, Ada is thinking and wondering . . . all over the wall. I love this spunky science-loving character of color and know you will, too.

El Cucuy Is Scared, Too!   by Donna Barba Higuera, illustrated by Juliana Perdomo Ramón isn’t scared of El Cucuy anymore (the boogieman) because he’s more worried about his first day of school .  And El Cucuy feels the same — he misses their old home and the desert. Ramon reassures El Cucuy that they’ll both get used to it and make new friends and that El Cucuy is strong and brave; they both are. It’s a sweet story of friendship with colorful, vibrant illustrations.

Supermoms!   by Heather Lang and Jamie Harper, illustrated by Jamie Harper Did you know animals are moms , too? And they make safe, comfy homes like the groundhogs and red-knobbed hornbill. They’re creative with transportation — just look at a wolf spider mom carrying her spiderlings on her back. Fascinating facts about animal supermoms are paired with engaging comic-style illustrations.

Chickens to the Rescue  by John Himmelman The good thing for this farming family is that their chickens will help with EVERYTHING!  Except on Sunday. A delightful adventure that reminds kids of the days of the week , too.

You Don’t Want a Unicorn!  by Ame Dyckman, illustrated by Liz Climo Get the inside scoop as our narrator breaks down the perils of unicorns as pets .  They can’t be house-trained, they have really big unicorn parties, the horn is very destructive, especially after jumping, . . . it’s just not as awesome as you might think. What a helpful cautionary tale! (added to:  22 Magical Children’s Books About Unicorns )

Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs  by Mo Willems Don’t miss this unpredictable and side-splitting story,  Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs . In this remix, we have Dinosaurs instead of bears;  Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur, and some other Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway. And “ one day, for no particular reason, the three Dinosaurs made up their beds, positioned their chairs just so, and cooked three bowls of delicious chocolate pudding at varying temperatures. ” Also, in this story, the dinosaurs eat little succulent children.

Greatest Animal Stories   chosen by Michael Morpurgo  The stories are about all animals, some from different cultural traditions; most of the stories contain a valuable lesson  like “The Fox and the Crow” or explain a natural phenomena like “How the Bear Lost His Tail”. All stories are delightfully entertaining.

Black is a Rainbow Color by Angela Joy, illustrated by Ekua Holmes A little girl sits sadly on her porch steps, thinking about the colors of the rainbow and how black isn’t in the rainbow. Poignant, lyrical metaphors and luminous illustrations tell readers what black is in the girl’s world — a crayon, a feather, braids, rhythm, blues, trains, dreams, and so much more.  Her narration celebrates black culture,  showing pride, context, and history. Every single part of this incredible book is meaningful, beautiful, and memorable.

Be Quiet!  by Ryan T. Higgins Rupert tells his two exuberant and talkative friends that the book is supposed to be wordless but the friends just can not stop “helping” with ideas for the book, infuriating Rupert and cracking up the reader.  Cartoon conversation bubbles, hilarious dialogue, and a funny storyline will keep you entertained from the first page. I predict this will be a new classroom and home preschool read-aloud favorite.

Saturday  by Oge Mora Everything on their special day goes wrong, but the mom and child acknowledge  it’s all okay still because they’re together.  What an important message about spending time with someone you love. Also, the ART — I can’t get enough of Mora’s collage artwork, it’s vibrant and beautiful.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom   by Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault A classic favorite of childhood, this picture book is a  rhyming story of alphabet letters having fun .

Are You Scared, Darth Vader?  by Adam Rex If you like funny preschool books, read this next! The narrator wants to know if Darth Vader is scared of anything.  Maybe when this wolfman pops out? Or bites him? Or a vampire? “ I AM NOT SCARED. I WILL NEVER BE SCARED. WHO COULD POSSIBLY SCARE LORD VADER? ” Then a surprise ending shows what  displeases , not scares, Darth Vader. What do you think it is?

Another  by Christian Robinson In this  exuberant celebration of the imagination , a little girl is in bed when an oval door opens into the wall. She follows the cats into what seems to be another world of colorful topsy-turvy dots and rectangles, more oval doors, many diverse kids, and another girl and her cat that look exactly like them. The white space and repetition of shapes feel playful and fresh. You might also like:  Meaningful Activities with Wordless Picture Books .

Poor Puppy and Bad Kitty  by Nick Bruel You’ll laugh through this  silly alphabetical story about Puppy and Kitty  and their playful adventures.

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole  by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen Preschool readers immediately “get” the humor in the illustrations.  As Sam and Dave dig their hole and dig and dig, they find nothing. But their dog , he’s sniffed out the world’s biggest diamond.  Dogs know what’s up. Your kids will giggle their way through this favorite story!

Claymates  by Dev Petty, illustrated by Lauren Eldridge After reading this picture book, will your preschoolers want to make their own clay story? Two clay blobs, a gray and a brown blob, meet in an art room. A girl arrives to make the gray clay into a wolf and the brown clay into an owl. When she leaves, the two clays play around. They transform into many other creatures and objects until they hear the artist return. Can they fix each other?

Beware of the Crocodile  by Martin Jenkins, illustrated by Satoshi Kitamura Introduce preschool kids to the crocodile in this picture book that could double as an easy nonfiction reader. Informative and awe-inspiring.

Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas  by Natasha Yim, illustrated by Grace Zong My daughter says this is  SO MUCH  better than the original Goldilocks and the Three Bears because in this story of  a young Chinese girl named Goldy.  Goldy returns to the scene of her crime to apologize and help fix things. This  is  a better ending. I agree!

It’s Not Jack and the Beanstalk  by Josh Funk, illustrated by Edwardian Taylor The narrator of this hilarious story tries to boss Jack around , which Jack doesn’t like. In fact, he doesn’t want to be a thief and murderer. So at the giant’s house in the sky, Jack stops following the story. He befriends the giant, makes him a taco salad, and goes to Cinderella’s house for a party. It’s the perfect updated preschool version of Jack and the Beanstalk with a take-charge hero and curmudgeonly narrator.

Festival of Colors  by Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Sehgal, illustrated by Vashti Harrison Siblings  gather flowers for the upcoming festival of color, Holi.  Each two-page spread is a different flower and color . “ They gather irises because irises make BLUE.” When the flowers are gathered, they’re dried and pressed into fine powders of color.  Then, the family and friends come together and they throw the brilliant colored powders into the air and onto each other.

Bear Came Along   by Richard T. Morris, illustrated by LeUyen Pham Bear discovers that observation of  small moments  can turn into big adventures with friends.  He isn’t aware that he’s on an adventure until he’s floating down the river on a log with Froggy on his head soon to be joined by Turtles, Beaver, and Racoons, who don’t know they need to be careful until they run into Duck. With a wonderful circular ending and after a fun-filled fall of the waterfall, the friends realize they’re sharing life together…because the river came along.

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Melissa Taylor, MA, is the creator of Imagination Soup. She's a mother, former teacher & literacy trainer, and freelance education writer. She writes Imagination Soup and freelances for publications online and in print, including Penguin Random House's Brightly website, USA Today Health, Adobe Education, Colorado Parent, and Parenting. She is passionate about matching kids with books that they'll love.

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