Great Read-Alouds for Preschoolers

Here are some of the NPL Youth Services librarians' favorite read-alouds for preschoolers!

Updated December 27, 2023
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Noisy night
Barnett, Mac
Paper Book
A clever picture book about a multi-level apartment building's occupants and their many nighttime noises. It's a noisy night in this city building! The residents of each floor can hear their neighbors above them, and are wondering what's going on above their heads. Climb floor...
De la cabeza a los pies
Carle, Eric
Paper Book
This high-quality Spanish-language edition of the Eric Carle favorite From Head to Toe can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom. Las risas no dejaraán de oirse mientras los niños (¡y los adultos!) participan en el...
Llama llama red pajama
Dewdney, Anna
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . Llama Llama learns to face the bedtime blues in this charmingly written picture book classic, perfect for sending little ones off to sleep. Llama, Llama red pajama waiting, waiting for his mama. Mama isn't coming yet...
Don't push the button!
Cotter, Bill
Paper Book
A USA Today Bestseller! There's only one rule in Larry's book- don't push the button. (Seriously, don't even think about it!) Even if it does look kind of nice, you must never push the button. Who knows what would happen? Okay, quick. No one is looking... push the button.
The very hungry caterpillar
Carle, Eric
Paper Book
THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER * The all-time classic starring the world's favorite caterpillar! This beautiful, sturdy board book is a perfect gift for new babies, baby showers, birthdays, and other new beginnings! One of The Atlantic's 65 Essential Children's Books ...
Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?
Martin, Bill
Paper Book
With more than twenty million copies sold, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? has opened up a world of learning to a generation of children. Now, even the youngest reader can join in on the fun with this built-to-last board book edition. A big happy frog, a plump...
Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
Mo Willems, #1 New York Times best-selling creator and three-time Caldecott Honoree, presents the book that started it all- Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Finally, a book you can say "no" to! When the Bus Driver takes a break from his route, a very...

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