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Preschool to the Rescue by Judy Sierra

"Once there was a mud puddle, and it was sleepy, it was creepy, it was deeper-than-you'd think.  When something went into that mud puddle, the mud puddle didn't want to let go."  So begins an adventure as a pizza delivery truck, a police car, a tow truck and a whole fleet of vehicles falls into the deep mud puddle.  The rescue falls to a group of preschoolers who discover the puddle on their play yard.  Children love to cheer on the preschoolers as they rescue the vehicles from the mud and then find out how much fun mud can be!

Thanking the Moon by Grace Lin

The full moon is beautiful on crisp fall nights.  This lovely story is about how a family celebrates the Moon Festival.  Although many Chinese and other Asian peoples celebrate this in September or October, it is a good story to read anytime in the fall.  Watching a beautiful full moon on a dark night is a magic that all children can enjoy any time.

The Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything by Linda D. Williams and Megan Lloyd

“The Little Old Lady Who Wasn’t Afraid of Anything” is a favorite of our preschool groups.  It’s about a lady who goes outside for a walk and runs into shoes that go clomp, clomp, pants that go wiggle, wiggle and a shirt that goes shake, shake, among other things.

If You Find a Rock by Peggy Christian and Barbara Hirsch Lember

"If you find a rock, a nice flat, rounded rock that sits just right in the crook of your finger, then you have a skipping rock.  Maybe you find a soft white rock-a rock that feels dusty in your fingers.  Then you have a chalk rock,...Or you might find a big mossy rock by the side of a long, steep trail.  Then you have a resting rock..."   Beautiful illustrations and text explore the many kinds of rocks and the many ways we can explore and play with this abundant and wonderful natural resource.

Wave by Suzy Lee

Enjoy a summer day at the beach with a little girl and a playful wave.  This book without words contains lovely, simple drawings of a little girl and a wave.  It is a great book to look at with a child and it will spark conversation about the experience of encountering the many different ways in which waves come into a beach.  This book is a great follow-up to a trip to the beach.

Mouse Shapes by Ellen Stoll Walsh

Join three lively mice as they hide from a cat in a pile of paper shapes!  This entertaining story also introduces shape names and provides some inspiration for creative use of shapes.  Hopefully, it will inspire you to try some collage art with a variety of shapes and colors.

Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

This is a wonderful book to read this time of year. February is mating season for owls.  In fact, the  February  February full moon is called the Owl Moon.   The story Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, is about a

Fox's Dream by Tijima

 This book leaves you with a feeling of hope with its theme of new life  in the dead of winter and for its beautiful wood carving illustrations.  Early spring is a good time to read this story as animals begin to stir and look for mates. 

Winter Trees by Carole Gerber

This lovely book with clear, bold illustrations by Leslie Evans will help you identify the trees that grow in this area even without their foliage.  As we tire of winter, this book suggests a way to get out and enjoy the winter woods.  It offers simple, poetic discriptions of common trees and the role they play in providing food and protection for animals during the long, cold winter.

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

This lovely story provides reassurance for children who may be starting a new school.  Chester racoon is reluctant to leave the comfort of his mother and his home to start school.  His mother shares a wise secret with him - the Kissing Hand.  Her warm kiss on the palm of Chester's hand is the reminder of the love he carries with him as he starts out to school and new adventures.