The Best Ocean Animal Books for Kids
Ready to start a unit on ocean animals? These 14 ocean animal books for kids will make the ocean come alive!
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12 Father’s Day Books for Preschoolers
Find the perfect read to celebrate Father’s Day with your little one! In this post, we’ll share our 12 favorite Father’s Day books for preschoolers. Read these at home, school, or even right on dad’s lap! We posted a list of Mother’s Day books a few weeks ago. Of course, that means we also need…
12 Charming Mother’s Day Books for Preschoolers
Inside: This list of mother’s day books for preschoolers includes choices for explaining the holiday to little ones, inclusive stories about other mother figures in children’s lives, and storybooks for mother and child to read together. Every second Sunday of May, we celebrate Mother’s Day! This is an exciting time for preschoolers to reflect on…
12 Engaging Farm Books for Kids
Inside: this list of farm books for kids from preschool to first grade includes helpful descriptions and a variety of storylines and topics. Books about farms have been a popular children’s book theme for a long time – and for good reason! Have you ever noticed how kids are immediately drawn to stories about farms…
15 Children’s Books About the Moon
Inside: An annotated list of children’s books about the moon. Includes fiction and nonfiction, with titles for toddlers through elementary. Since many children go to bed early, it can be hard to interact with the moon firsthand. Share the beauty of the moon with the children in your life using some of these stunning books!…
25 Best Books About Santa Claus
These books about Santa Claus are sure to delight your kids this Christmas season. You’ll find picture books for children of all ages and tastes. I’ve had way too much fun researching and putting together this list for you! (Disclosure: Books and Giggles is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate…
10 Favorite Children’s Books That Are Also Educational TV Shows
Here’s a handy list of educational TV shows that came from picture books. Use it to entice reluctant little ones at storytime. Or, find shows to make screen time more educational. When little kids have had a tablet in hand since babyhood, sometimes it’s hard to get them interested in books. So here’s a trick:…
November Read Alouds
Find some new favorite November Read Alouds from this curated list of seasonal favorites, with an emphasis on fall and the lead-up to Thanksgiving. Soon after the excitement of Halloween fades and the sweet treats and candy wrappers are gone, it’s time to prepare for the excitement and anticipation of November and all that it…
The Best Read Aloud Books: Our List of Lists for Preschool and Kindergarten
Teachers and parents love a good book list! Whether you’re looking for the best read aloud books to go with a particular teaching unit, or simply want to browse by theme, this list of lists has you covered. Every single book on every single list has at least a short description, and often specific recommendations…
10 New Picture Books for Summer 2021 – Favorites for Preschool and Kindergarten
Looking for some fresh new picture books for Summer 2021 and beyond? Here are some of my favorites that have just been published – or are due out soon. Thanks to advanced copies from the publishers and a visit to my local bookstore, I’ve been able to look through each of these completely for you….
Earth Day Books for Kids
Inside: These Earth Day books for kids include picture books, nonfiction, and even board books. You’ll find meaningful choices for teaching and celebrating with children ages 3-12. April 22nd is coming up soon, and it’s time to think about what you’ll do for Earth Day! Whether you’re planning a special “green” activity or an upcycled…
25 Books about Butterflies and Caterpillars
Inside: Find children’s books about butterflies and caterpillars for kids from preschool and kindergarten through early elementary. Learning about caterpillars and their transformation into beautiful butterflies is a wonderful way for children to learn about nature, life cycles, and change. There are so many lovely books about butterflies and caterpillars available for you to share!…
12 Perfectly Paired Gingerbread Man Books
Inside: This list of Gingerbread Man books is organized by grade and listed in pairs or groups of stories that are great to teach side by side. We’re a little gingerbread crazy here. Every year we like to make gingerbread playdough in December. I also love that there are so many Gingerbread Man stories out…
15 Books for Teaching Story Sequencing and More
Update: Now this post includes 5 more books for teaching story sequencing and retelling, for a total of 15. Today I’m excited to explore with you 10 favorite books for teaching story sequencing and story retelling. I’ve focused on titles that are just right for kindergarten. These will also get a lot of love in…
25 Construction Books for Preschoolers: Find Your New Favorite
Inside: A hand-picked list of construction books for preschoolers, including both new and classic titles. The Best Construction Books for Preschoolers This book list has grown and grown because I kept finding more wonderful construction books for preschoolers that I wanted to share with you here. I’ve organized the list into 4 sections. If you…
10 Wonderful Winter Books for Preschoolers
Inside: 10 winter books for preschoolers that they’ll love and you’ll adore reading aloud There are so many lovely children’s books about winter. As I put together this list, I included some of my all-time favorite picture books. I also found you a great selection of newer titles that I think you’ll love. Classic Winter…
12 Weather Books for Preschool and Kindergarten
Inside: a curated list of fiction weather books for preschool and kindergarten Wind and rain; sun and fog; and snow! We love reading about them all. If you’re looking for picture books to go along with your weather unit, I’ve got you covered here. Or, if you simply want new inspiration for your next library…
25 Books About the Sun: Bright Choices for Kids Ages 4-10
Inside: A huge, annotated list of children’s books about the sun, including both fiction and nonfiction titles for preschool through elementary. Whether you’re looking for picture books to go with a preschool summer sun theme, folktales to enthrall elementary students studying the Earth and space, or just-right nonfiction books that will hold your children’s…
Seasons Emergent Readers You Can Personalize {Free Printable}
Inside: Grab these free printable seasons emergent readers, and learn how to personalize them for each student. A couple of weeks ago my little 4-year-old friend would NOT let go of the emergent reader I’d printed out for him. This sweet boy, my friend’s son, is all about dinosaurs, and I’d given him a dinosaur…
30 Must-Read-Aloud Holiday Books for Preschoolers
Inside: 30 holiday books for preschoolers, annotated and sorted into categories for you. Whether you’re looking for a new title to read aloud to your class or to your own children at bedtime, I hope this list will help you find exactly what you’re looking for. New Holiday Books for Preschoolers There’s a wonderful new…
The Best Children’s Books About Colors: Find Your Perfect Read Aloud
Inside: a list of children’s books about colors, complete with descriptions so you can find the perfect story. (Disclosure: Books and Giggles is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.) Teaching kids…
25+ Back to School Books Teachers Should Read Aloud
Inside: Back to school books for teachers to read aloud at the beginning of the school year. My class grew quiet as I read aloud my new favorite book to them on the first day of school. I’d spent hours (yes, hours!) searching for fresh back-to-school books to read. I needed to start off with…
12+ Engaging Books About the Months of the Year
These books about the months of the year can help spark children’s interest in learning about dates, calendars, and the seasons. They’re also just fun to read, especially at New Year’s or back to school time. (Disclosure: Books and Giggles is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program…
The Ultimate Book + Toy Gift Guide
I love seeing smiles on kids’ faces when they receive a new book. Add a toy that enriches that book, and my heart swells even more. With the holidays fast approaching, I’ve spent hours searching for perfect book-toy pairs so that you can feel that joy of giving too. …Or at least the joy of…