What Kids Should Read » Pre Schooler Books

Oh, Yuck!: The Encyclopedia of Everything Nasty by Joy Masoff

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:45:00 +0000

If your child is extremely inquisitive and loves to learn this is the book is for them. While you may sensor some of what you want to read the book is interesting and captivating to children. Everything from Ants, barf, leaches,rats to cannibalism is discussed at length. Children will truly get an idea of what these things really mean, My son is only four and he loves hearing about the different topics and has even learned quite a few things that he still remembers. This shows me that not only is he interested in the topics as I am reading them, but he is learning. I love this book and find myself learning things I never knew as well. I do skip certain things while reading, as it is a bit too much knowledge for a four year old, but still find it worth it. Every day he looks forward to me reading about another “nasty” topic.

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish written by Dr. Seuss

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:16:56 +0000

This book wonderful makes children laugh out loud. It is just a silly book written with clever text that help children learn world families. Learning word families and rhyming patterns also help children learn to read. Once given the ending sound children are able to attach the first letter sound and read words. The funny scenarios in the book will leave your child smiling and talking about the times when its okay to be silly.

Tickle The Duck: Don’t You Dare written by Ethan Long

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:52:55 +0000

This story is a great sharing and caring book for parents and young children. This book has very few words but is full of laughter and also teaches some basic life concepts: Sometimes we say no to things we really enjoy, sometimes we might not realize we like something until its gone, and sometimes its just fun to be silly. The book also provides great sensory textures for your child which is wonderful since young children learn best from hands on experiences. Most importantly the laughter and fun that you will have with your child makes this book worthwhile.

Wolf! Wolf! written by John Rocco

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:19:39 +0000

This version of “the boy who cried wolf,” shows that lying causes problems but does not have the violence of the wolf eating the sheep. It is a clever adaptation of the story that not only teaches the boy a lesson but also shows the wolf in a different light. It not only provokes discussion with your child on why we should always tell the truth, but can also create a discussion on why everyone we think is bad may not be.

Dont Tell Lies Lucy written by Phil Roxbee Cox

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:55:17 +0000

“Don’t Tell Lies, Lucy!” written by Phil Roxbee Cox takes a satirical approach to telling lies and illuminates the alternative side to lying.

Rather than using the approach of why lies are bad, this book teaches that people who lie always think that everyone else is lying. This is an important concept yet the light and funny tone of the book makes it easy for comprehension.

This book allows for open discussion between you and your children. In addition, it can be read several times as it is not very long. Good luck!