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Best Books for Preschoolers: 5 That Every Family Should Own

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Looking for the best books for preschoolers?!?  These are five children's books that every preschooler will love.

Thank you to HarperCollins for sponsoring this post.Looking for the best books for preschoolers? The follow up to Goodnight Moon is ADORABLE! #GoodDayGoodNight #ad Now, I know this is a super teachery thing to talk about.  But I'm obsessed with children's books.  We have not one, not two, but three giant bookshelves filled with the best books for preschoolers (and I just keep buying more).

Some of my favorite memories of my own preschool years are the simplest.  My mom, myself and some of our favorite pieces of literature.  Now, I've talked a lot about how nutty our schedule is.  We tend to leave the house by about 6:45 or 7 am each day and to get home at 6 pm.  What does that mean? Both parents and one preschooler, all tired.

When Lydia was born, we agreed to make a bedtime story part of our evening routine.  As crazy as this sounds, we've never missed a night.  That's right, that's over 1,250 bedtime stories so far (and most nights we read at least two books).  Trust me, there are nights when I've suggested skipping.  But, now Lydia refuses to go to bed without a story.  As a teacher and fellow bookworm, I can't help but feel proud of that!Looking for the best books for preschoolers?!?  These are five children's books that every preschooler will love.Looking for the best books for preschoolers?!?  These are five children's books that every preschooler will love. Looking for the best books for preschoolers?!?  These are five children's books that every preschooler will love.Remember last year when we launched our A Reading Family series? For a month, Lydia and I did a Facebook Live broadcast each Friday to share some of our favorite books.  Well, you guys have been asking us to bring it back.  So we are, in blog post form!  I wanted to kick off our suggestions for building a home library that any preschooler will love with 5 of our favorite classic children's books (plus one awesome bonus).
Looking for the best books for preschoolers?!?  These are five children's books that every preschooler will love.

Best Books for Preschoolers

These five books take up prime real estate in Lydia's bedroom bookshelf, and I own a second copy of all five in my classroom library.  They're on my list of personal favorites and my mom read all five to me growing up.  Now if that's not a solid recommendation, I don't know what is!

The Runaway Bunny: This adorable story was written in 1942, and is one of the most popular children's books EVER.  It tells the story of a mother bunny who promises to follow her baby ANYWHERE (and has stunning illustrations).

Where the Wild Things Are: This book is a classic (and is perfect for nights after days of temper tantrums, ha!).  It shares the story of Max, an imaginary journey, and one pretty crazy party.  Kids will seeing him play with his imaginary friends!

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie: This book is a favorite for any preschooler, and is a GREAT way to teach cause and effect in a silly, goofy story.  Kids love following the consequences of giving one little cookie to a very small mouse! (bonus points if you eat cookies while you read)

Harold and the Purple Crayon: Want to spark imagination and encourage art exploration? The story of Harold and the Purple Crayon is a great place to start.  One little boy, one purple crayon and a world of possibilities.

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd: Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown is a total classic.  In fact, for the first two years of her life it was Lydia's favorite bedtime story…..we probably read it 4 nights a week.  It was written in 1947, and shows an adorable bunny saying goodnight to EVERY item around her (including the cow jumping over the moon and noises everywhere).  It's an adorable story that has helped generations of parents encourage their own children to say goodnight to their surroundings and to head off to dreamland.  I read it with my own parents, and it's been a true joy to read it with Lydia.

Good Day, Good Night by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Loren Long: I'm a HUGE fan of Goodnight Moon, so when I got an email last month with this news…..I could barely contain my excitement (I know, I know dorky teacher response)……….THERE'S ANOTHER BOOK!  Yup, HarperCollins just released Good Day, Good Night…..a previously unpublished book meant to accompany Goodnight Moon.  I was given the opportunity to preview a copy before it released…..and am SO glad I got to see it.  This story of a little bunny uses the same type of repetitive word patterns we see in Goodnight Moon, and tells the story of an adorable animal town that has a good day AND a good night.  The illustrations are stunning, and perfect for preschoolers.  The story is engaging, kid appropriate, and a ton of fun to read.  I can't wait to pair Goodnight Moon and Good Day, Good Night as the perfect baby shower gift…….they're a great combo to give together!

Looking for the best books for preschoolers?!?  These are five children's books that every preschooler will love.Now, I know you're swooning over these Best Books for Preschoolers.  So, I've got a treat for you.  I'm teaming up with HarperCollins to give one family their own set of books!  One lucky kid will win copies of Good Day, Good Night and Goodnight Moon, a Good Day, Good Night– themed event kit and the adorable bunny rattle Lydia has in these pictures (although she kept calling it a stuffy since rattles are for babies, ha)!  It’s made by KidsPreferred and is adorable!

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To download the adorable Good Day, Good Night Activity Book, click HERELooking for the best books for preschoolers?!?  These are five children's books that every preschooler will love.So what do you think? Are you a bookworm? What do you think are the best books for preschoolers??? Leave your favorites below in the comments!

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  1. sandra says

    October 19, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    I like Goodnight Moon, Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and If you give a mouse a cookie.

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  2. Heather says

    October 19, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    I cannot remember what I read as a child but I love You are my I love you. It is my favorite book to read to my daughter.

    Reply
  3. Amanda Davis says

    October 20, 2017 at 6:53 am

    I think I can recite goodnight moon from heart lol

    Reply
  4. Kellymcgrew says

    October 20, 2017 at 7:47 am

    I loved Corduroy as a kid!

    Reply
  5. Dana Rodriguez says

    October 20, 2017 at 11:06 am

    Oh, The Places You Will Go is a great one.

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  6. MaryAnn says

    October 20, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    I like Wild Things.

    Reply
  7. Patty Wright says

    October 20, 2017 at 8:34 pm

    Where the wild things are

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  8. Julie Waldron says

    October 21, 2017 at 7:19 am

    The Corduroy books.

    Reply
  9. Angela P says

    October 21, 2017 at 7:35 am

    goodnight moon and kissing hand

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  10. Angelica Dimeo says

    October 21, 2017 at 9:59 am

    I like goodnight moon

    Reply
  11. Onyinye Elochukwu says

    October 21, 2017 at 10:10 am

    I like Goodnight Dear God.

    Reply
  12. meredith says

    October 21, 2017 at 10:56 am

    We love curious george

    Reply
  13. Lauryn R says

    October 21, 2017 at 2:07 pm

    I am a huge bookworm so I love so many of the classic children’s books! My youngest daughters current favorites are The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Love You Forever. 🙂

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  14. Kelly says

    October 21, 2017 at 10:17 pm

    I loved Dear Zoo.

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  15. Peggy Nunn says

    October 22, 2017 at 6:17 am

    It is Good Night Moon

    Reply
  16. Carrie Conley says

    October 22, 2017 at 8:11 am

    Mary Had A Little Lamb

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  17. Kalani says

    October 22, 2017 at 10:07 am

    Many of the ones you mentioned + Corduroy!

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  18. Vikki Billings says

    October 22, 2017 at 11:16 am

    I love Goodnight moon and now read it to my grandchildren!

    Reply
  19. Debra Dubois says

    October 22, 2017 at 11:40 am

    Charlottes web

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  20. Margie says

    October 22, 2017 at 11:45 am

    I love Corduroy nd Velveteen Rabbit.
    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  21. Laura Royal says

    October 22, 2017 at 11:54 am

    I love the velveteen rabbit.

    Reply
  22. bn100 says

    October 22, 2017 at 11:55 am

    cat in the hat

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  23. Kathy Pierce says

    October 22, 2017 at 12:05 pm

    Give a Mouse a Cookie is a favorite!

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  24. Nancy says

    October 22, 2017 at 12:08 pm

    I like the children’s book Pat the Bunny.

    Reply
  25. Darlene Owen says

    October 22, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    My favorite book is Bambi.

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  26. Sandra Watts says

    October 22, 2017 at 1:52 pm

    This was always a favorite for my kids as well as Love You Forever.

    Reply
  27. Jeanna Massman says

    October 22, 2017 at 4:06 pm

    My kids and I always loved Noisy Nora.

    Reply
  28. Elizabeth Livengood says

    October 22, 2017 at 4:18 pm

    I love kids’ books! When I was little I always loved being read to and then reading myself! Now I have many small great-nieces and nephews and would love to include your prize in the Christmas bag I am giving them!

    Reply
  29. Azeem Isaahaque says

    October 22, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    Goodnight moon is my all time classic also my niece likes it

    Reply
  30. Kesha says

    October 22, 2017 at 5:44 pm

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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  31. Ashley Owens says

    October 22, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    I liked where the wild things are and chicka chicka boom boom

    Reply
  32. jamie says

    October 22, 2017 at 8:21 pm

    where the wild things are was always a favorite of mine

    Reply
  33. Marissa M says

    October 22, 2017 at 9:33 pm

    I’ve always loved Goodnight Moon!

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  34. Lisa H says

    October 23, 2017 at 12:07 am

    All the ones you mentioned are good.

    Reply
  35. Dolores Miranda says

    October 23, 2017 at 4:53 am

    Curious George books were always my favorite!

    Reply
  36. monique s says

    October 23, 2017 at 5:58 am

    charlottes web is my favorite childrens book

    Reply
  37. Leela says

    October 23, 2017 at 11:09 am

    Popeye climbs a mountain.

    Reply
  38. Susan Caretti says

    October 24, 2017 at 6:28 am

    We have 3 of the 5 you mentioned and Corduroy also!

    Reply
  39. Hildred Sullivan says

    October 24, 2017 at 7:13 am

    I am a retired elementary librarian and this is a great list!

    Reply
  40. Amber Ludwig says

    October 24, 2017 at 9:12 am

    Where the Wild Things Are is by far one of my absolute favs!! I remember from childhood and enjoy reading it to my son <3

    Reply
  41. Emily MacKinnon says

    October 24, 2017 at 9:22 am

    When I found out I was pregnant, I think I was more excited to buy baby books than I was about anything else!

    My favourites are “Each, Peach, Pear, Plum” by Janet and Allan Ahlberg and “The Gruffalo” by Julia Donaldson. Oh! And “The Snowy Day” by Jack Ezra Keats.

    Reply
  42. gina blades says

    October 24, 2017 at 10:36 am

    Good Night Moon is a favorite at our house.

    Reply
  43. Angela VanNostrand says

    October 24, 2017 at 11:09 am

    The Littlr House by Virginia Lee Burto

    Reply
  44. Amy Chapman says

    October 24, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    We have and love all 5 of these! And I can’t wait to read Good Day, Good Night.

    Reply
  45. Vidya P says

    October 24, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    My preschooler recently developed interest in books and we have started reading a variety of them. Our favorite is the very hungry caterpillar, Mr. Brown can Moo, Berenstein bears in the night and good night moon! I will definitely check the books you have listed. I find Books a great way to develop vocabulary and imagination in kids.

    Reply
  46. Ellen Thompson says

    October 24, 2017 at 7:55 pm

    One of my favorites has always been Ferdinand the Bull. My son also loved it when he was little.

    Reply
  47. Michelle leffler says

    October 25, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    Love these books

    Reply
  48. Cheryl E says

    October 25, 2017 at 10:50 pm

    We live good night moon!

    Reply
  49. joy says

    October 26, 2017 at 10:08 am

    Good Night Moon. My son had me read that book over and over.

    Reply
  50. Jo-Ann Brightman says

    October 26, 2017 at 8:10 pm

    I love Where the Wild Things are

    Reply
  51. Rajee Pandi says

    October 26, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    My son loves Goodnight Moon

    Reply
  52. Eileen Boyce says

    October 26, 2017 at 11:18 pm

    Goodnight Moon is one of my favorites.

    Reply
  53. Geraldine Ann Marshall says

    October 27, 2017 at 10:29 am

    With the holidays coming, I hope you will share my book, Spider’s Gift: A Christmas Story (Pauline Books and Media).

    Reply
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