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Favorite New Books for Preschoolers

August 10, 2015 • 11 Comments

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We love reading in our house and discovering new books for kids is a highlight of every library visit or trip to the bookstore.

Each year,  I take the 10 for 10 challenge.  This list is part of 6th Annual Picture Book 10 for 10 hosted by Reflect and Refine:  Building a Learning Community .  The purpose is for bloggers and others to share their top ten favorite picture books.   I’m happy to participate and share with everyone my top 10 favorite new books of the year to read to preschoolers.

Our favorite books of the year for preschoolers! Check out the newest books for kids in this fun book list.

FAVORITE NEW BOOKS OF THE YEAR

Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.  I received a copy of That’s (Not) Mine but all opinions expressed are my own.

The Color Monster explores the relationship between colors and feelings.  The pop-up book starts with a multi-colored monster who has so many feelings that he is confused.  He learns to sort his feelings and identify each one by putting each in a separate jar and labeling all of them.

You might also enjoy my color book list for more colorful books.

Please, Mr. Panda by Steve Antony has been read more times than any other book on this list in our family.  My 3 year-old adores it.  Mr. Panda has a box of doughnuts that he would like to share.  However, he can’t seem to find an animal polite enough to give them too.  That is until he meets one animal who has great manners.

The New Small Person by Lauren Child tells the all familiar tale of a child who is less than excited about having a new sibling. Elmore Green liked being the only child and now the new small person wants to do everything he does.  But, one night everything changes!  Out of all the books on this list, this one ranks the highest for me.

Check out the list I created for Childhood 101 for more books about sibling relationships.

My kids love wordless books and Float by Daniel Miyares is a new favorite.  A little boy sails a paper boat through puddles on his rainy day adventure.  But, then it gets away from him and he has to try and catch it.  He discovers it is no longer a boat. But, the weather has dried up and now he can enjoy a new paper toy!

The Full Moon at the Napping House by Audrey and Don Wood is perfect for all those that loved the classic, The Napping House. There is a full moon and everyone is restless and can’t sleep. How will they all settle down for sleep? Check out this short video clip where Don and Audrey talk about how they got the idea for the new book.



Wolfie the Bunny by Ame Dyckman is a cute story about a baby wolf who is adopted by a bunny family.  His sister Dot seems to be the only one worried about this new wolf being in the family.  It takes some getting use to, but Dot grows to love her new sibling.

If You Plant a Seedreminds preschoolers and really all of us that spreading kindness has great rewards.  The illustrations are warm, vibrant and inviting.

You can never seem to go wrong with books by Mo Willems for the preschool crowd especially the Elephant & Piggie series. I Will Take a Nap! is the newest.  Though it wasn’t my favorite Elephant & Piggie book, it is still good.  My kids now love to walk around saying, “turnip head” and giggling as they remember the story.  And get ready this fall when I Really Like Slop!is released.

My boys were big fans of Alphabet Trucks when it came out so we were super excited to get Samantha Vamos’ Alphabet Trains.  Chug along the tracks learning about familiar and not so familiar trains around the world.  Don’t forget to search the illustrations for lots of letters on each page.
Karma Wilson knows how to capture the attention of preschoolers. Duddle Puck: The Puddle Duck is her newest book. Duddle Puck doesn’t quack which at first which bothers all the animals.  They call him odd.  A good reminder to be who you are! The rhythm of her books make them great-alouds.

And, I just have to add one more! That’s (Not) Mine by Anna Kang follows the 2015 Theodore Seuss Geisel Award winning book, You Are (Not) Small.   The two characters both want to sit in the comfy yellow chair but that can’t agree who the chair belongs to.  They get so mad that they both end up on the floor.  Finally, they decide to stop arguing and do something together instead.

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About Jodie Rodriguez

Jodie Rodriguez is a mom of two young boys and an early childhood/elementary educator with over 20 years of experience. Jodie's passion is helping parents, teachers, librarians and anyone else interested in nurturing and reaching ALL of our youngest growing readers.

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  1. Jeannie @ For what it's worth says

    August 28, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    I love children’s books they always have wonderful illustrations. Come back again with your next book post. September link ups begin the first Thursday.

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  2. Tina at Mommynificent says

    August 27, 2015 at 9:10 am

    Wow! So many great books here! I didn’t realize there was a new Napping House book. And I think I’d be afraid to read Duddle Puck if I was remotely tired (which is often!) It seems like a recipe for slipping up and saying some words I wouldn’t mean to. 🙂

    Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday!
    Tina

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    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      September 3, 2015 at 3:33 pm

      It is an easy slip of the tongue. 🙂

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  3. Alena Belleque says

    August 24, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    I love Plant A Seed! We picked it up at the library earlier this month, and read it several times. I rarely buy children’s books at the moment (my daughter is only 3, I’m sure this will change) as I get many through my own book blog (linked), but this one is on my list, now. Great list, thank you!

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    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:19 pm

      Thank you Alena!

      Reply
  4. Bonnie says

    August 10, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    My special needs son who is eight loves the Mo Willems books. I think he may also, like the alphabet trains since he is a huge train fan.

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    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:15 pm

      We are big Mo Willems fans too.

      Reply
  5. Michelle says

    August 10, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    Thanks for this great list! I have to check out “The Color Monster” and I forgot all about the new Napping House book!

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    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:17 pm

      Thank you Michelle!

      Reply
  6. danielle @ this picture book life says

    August 10, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    Great list! And I’m so intrigued by THE COLOR MONSTER!

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    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:19 pm

      It’s an interesting pop-up.

      Reply

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