Below is a list of great books, available at the Morgan County Library, to share with your Preschooler (ages 3-5).

• Madeline
  by Ludwig Bemelmans: Viking
  “In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived 12 little girls in two straight lines” and the best-loved one is Madeline! A favorite of children for decades, the story of an adventurous little girl is perfect for children 4 years and older.
• A Pocket for Corduroy
  by Don Freeman: Viking
  Corduroy, a little bear, gets lost at the Laundromat but the happy ending reunites Corduroy with Lisa, the little girl who loves him. A story as heartwarming as the first book, Corduroy, when Lisa and corduroy first meet.
• Jamaica Tag-Along
  by Juanita Havill: Houghton-Mifflin
  Jamaica, a little girl upset about not being included in her big brother’s basketball game, is building a sand castle when a younger boy asks to play with her. This time Jamaica is the older child-what is she going to choose to do?
• Chickens Aren’t The Only Ones
  by Ruth Heller: Scholastic
  A great first science book, this book is about animals that lay eggs. Set to rhymes with captivating illustrations, children learn about different animals and the kind of eggs each lays.
• Amazing Grace
  by Mary Hoffman, illustrated by Caroline Binch: Dial
  A little girl with a strong imagination, imagines herself right into the lead role in her school’s production of “Peter Pan,” even though some classmates say Peter Pan can’t be a girl, or can’t be black. Grace is an unforgettable girl!
• The Snowy Day
  by Ezra Jack Keats: Scholastic
  A beautiful book about the simple pleasures of playing in the snow and coming home to a warm house. A perfect book to read together on a winter’s night.
• Leo The Late Bloomer
  by Robert Kraus: Scholastic
  Leo, a baby lion, is anxious to grow up and everyone is watching for signs of “blooming”.
• The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate The Wash
  by Trinka Hakes Noble: Dial
  Children love this wild tale of a child’s class trip to a farm and the unexpected animal found there!
• Curious George
  by H.A. Rey: Houghton Mifflin
  A timeless classic, this story of a mischievous monkey appeals to all children. George, like a small child, is so curious that he sometimes can’t help but get into trouble exploring his world. Join George and the Man in the Yellow Hat in his many adventures!
• Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?
  by Dr. Seuss: Random House
  The remarkable Mr. Brown can make marvelous sounds and you are invited to do so too! Amazing noises from the pop of a cork to the boom of thunder are just a few of the noises Mr. Brown can do!
• Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
  by Judith Viorst: Simon & Schuster
  Any child who has had a frustrating day, when nothing seemed to go right, will understand just how Alexander feels. This humorous story about Alexander’s day when everything goes wrong shows children that everyone has hard days.
• A Chair for My Mother
  by Vera Williams: Scholastic
  A touching and compelling story of a mother and child struggling to overcome a family house fire. The daughter saves up money to buy her mom a chair. This book has received numerous honors and is a great choice for reading aloud.

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