12 Children’s Books about Penguins
Do you have a penguin lover in your life or are your students learning about penguins? Don’t miss these children’s books about penguins!
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Our 12 Favorite Polar Bear Books for Kids
Inside: a list of polar bear books for kids with descriptions of each title so that you can choose the best book for your preschool, kindergarten, or early elementary students. Polar bears are such a popular animal for kids! Whether your young reader is obsessed with polar bears or you are preparing for a unit…
16 Warm and Cozy Hibernation Books for Preschoolers
Inside: this list of hibernation books for preschoolers includes both picture books and nonfiction choices perfect for teaching and celebrating animals in winter. Kids are fascinated by the changing of the seasons. They naturally wonder what happens to the animals in the cold of winter. Where do they go? How do they stay warm? Where…
15 Children’s Books about Seasons
Inside: this list of children’s books about seasons includes both picture books and nonfiction choices for ages 3-8. You can use these books any time of year. From preschool through the primary grades, young students typically study the four seasons and learn the little signs to show spring is coming or summer is turning into…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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…
10 Solar Eclipse Books for Kids
A solar eclipse is one of those rare events you want to make sure your kids remember. Read one of these solar eclipse books for kids to enhance their experience. (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…
Picture Books About Friendship: 35 Lovable Choices for Kindergarten and Preschool
Inside: Picture books about friendship for teaching children about how to make friends and be a good friend. Update – July 2020: I just added ten new books and a pretty new cover to this list for you. I’ve noted a few which will work well for children during social distancing. Some I added…