Robert Munsch and Leo Lionni are two wonderful authors that all children love. Like many other great authors they wrote so many good book I could not choose just one. Here is my list of 'must read' authors of our times:
Eric Carle - The images in his books are exciting, unique and fun. One of my favorite books is Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?. It is an easy book for kids to pretend to read on their own.
Leo Lionni - Is a great story teller for young children. Written in a calm matter, his books bring forth concerns children might have such as finding their individuality in A Color of His Own
.
Robert Munsch - This Canadian author is simply hilarious. With 50 books to choose from, many of them are my personal favorites I suggest you buy The Munschworks Grand Treasury.
Now if you want to start with just one book, a must read is The Paper Bag Princess.
Translated to many languages it is truly a classic. The kids in my class love Purple, Green and Yellow,
I Have To Go!
and
Stephanie's Ponytail.
Dr. Seuss- With made up words and wild story line, children love this author. I recommend getting the Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Collection
. It includes The Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, Hop on Pop, Fox in Socks
Jan Brett - With great illustrations children love Jan Brett's story The Mitten
and The Hat
.
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The following are great series that preschoolers love to hear over and over (and over) again:
Mouse Cookies & More: A Treasury (If You Give...)
by Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond
This treasury book includes the books If You Give a Pig a Pancake, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, If You Give a Moose a Muffin and If You Take a Mouse to School along with baking activities, songs and more to make this reading experience more meaningful.
Stella, Star of the Sea (Stella and Sam)
by Marie-Louise Gay - Stella is a red head girl filled with curiosity and adventure. I love the images and the story line of this series of books.
Fancy Nancy
by Jane O'connor and Robin Preiss Glasser
Five Little Monkeys Storybook Treasury
by Eileen Christelow This treasury includes Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed, Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree, Five Little Monkeys with Nothing to Do, Five Little Monkeys Bake a Birthday Cake, and Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car
Olivia
by Ian Falconer
Olivia is a delightful pig that always tries to save the day.
Angelina Ballerina 25th Anniversary Edition
by Katharine Holabird - This series is about a little mouse that simply loves to dance.