Great Books for Preschoolers

"When Mae Jemison was a little girl, she dreamed of blasting off into space on a rocket ship. She was so excited as she watched the Apollo Moon landings, but she wondered... why none of the astronauts were women? Mae loved science and was so bright that she started college at just 16, and was training to be a doctor by the age of 20. She joined the Peace Corps, using her medical knowledge to help people in countries all around the world. Upon returning...

With help from his friend Otto the robot, Pip the mouse tries to fly. "See Tweet fly. Fly, Tweet, fly. Pip wants to fly too--flap, flap, flap! Can Otto help Pip find a way to soar in the sky?" -- Amazon.com

Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it.

Three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, and wonder where she is. They greet her return with joyous celebration.

As Zoom Squirrel and his friends try to identify the Mystery Reader, they learn about books, how the are written, and how to read--while sharing a-corny jokes.

Dinosaurs ruled Earth for millions of years. Some were small and could run very, very fast. Others were big and covered with spikes and plates for protection. Some were huge and terrified other dinosaurs with their long, sharp teeth. In this newly revised edition, Dinosaurs! reflects the newest paleontological discoveries, while still offering young dino-enthusiasts a timeless and accessible look at these magnificent creatures. Updates include revised...

Mr. Panda has a plate of doughnuts to share, but most of the other animals forget to say "Please."

Whether you are learning to skate, baking a cake, or even making a mistake, this hilarious and heartfelt rhyming book reminds us that trying our best is reason to celebrate. From children trying to master new skills to adults who had a hard week at work, we all get overwhelmed sometimes and need reassurance. And who better to offer it than a chicken exclaiming: “Woo Hoo! You're doing great!”.

As a young Tlingit girl collects wild berries over the seasons, she sings with her Grandmother as she learns to speak to the land and listen when the land speaks back.

"Vashti Harrison traces a child’s journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal....[T]his emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small is a tender portrayal of how you can stand out and feel invisible at the same time." --publisher's website