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WPS Summer Reading Preschool/Kindergarten |
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Hey, water!
by Antoinette Portis
The Geisel Honor-winning creator of Not a Box presents the story of a spunky little girl who observes how water appears in many different shapes and forms everywhere, from nature and the weather to her home and her own body
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Outside in
by Deborah Underwood
A mindful contemplation of the many ways nature affects our everyday lives compares the outdoors to a patient and generous friend who comes in to help and heal while reminding us that we are all part of a much greater universe. By the best-selling author of The Quiet Book.
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Me & Mama
by Cozbi A. Cabrera
For a little girl on a rainy day, the best place to be is with Mama
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Don't let the pigeon drive the bus! by Mo WillemsWhen the bus driver decides to take a break from driving, a wild and wacky pigeon pleads and begs to take his place, in a hilarious picture book that perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum. |
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Hair love
by Matthew A. Cherry
An ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters by the former NFL wide receiver depicts an exuberant little girl whose dad helps her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Illustrated by the award-wining artist of Little Leaders. Movie tie-in. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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'Ohana means family
by Ilima Loomis
In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a luau
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The rabbit listened
by Cori Doerrfeld
A metaphorical tale of empathy and friendship follows the experiences of a small child who is offered well-intentioned advice from his animal friends in the wake of a loss but only finds comfort with the last animal, a rabbit who just quietly listens. By the creator of Little Bunny Foo Foo.
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The adventures of Beekle : the unimaginary friend
by Dan Santat
Born on a faraway island, an imaginary dragon patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child only to be overlooked repeatedly before he embarks on an incredible journey to the city in search of his perfect match. By the award-winning creator of Sidekicks.
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Dream big, little one
by Vashti Harrison
A board book adaptation of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History introduces 18 trailblazing women whose actions and beliefs in defiance of limits imposed on their gender, race or both made the world better for generations of girls.
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All are welcome
by Alexandra Penfold
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared
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Jack gets zapped! by Mac BarnettZapped into his favorite video game by a sneaky bolt of lightning, mischievous Jack finds himself racing around game puzzles while outmaneuvering a pounding boss. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of Sam and Dave Dig a Hole and the Geisel Award-winning creator of The Watermelon Seed. and others in the Jack series. |
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Pinkalicious and the sick day by Victoria KannNamed "Principal for a Day" because of her perfect attendance, Pinkalicious worries that she will miss all the fun when she wakes up sick on the big day. |
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Go, go, tractors! by Candice F. RansomThe vehicle-enthusiast siblings from Go, Go, Cars! and Go, Go, Trucks! travel along country roads, go to the dump and visit a farm while learning about the different kinds of tractors that help people do important jobs. |
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I lost my tooth!
by Mo Willems
A new beginning-reader series by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus features a zany ensemble of squirrels who demonstrate concepts, share themed facts and tell ""acorn-y"" jokes while searching for a missing tooth.
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At the dentist ; : Caterpillar to butterfly
by William Anthony
"Have you ever been to the dentist? Follow along and see what happens during a visit to the dentist. At the Dentist is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction as they follow a prescribed format supported by the science of readers that encourages reading development. See the life cycle of a butterfly. Watch as it goes through every stage from egg, tocaterpillar, to chrysalis, to beautiful butterfly! Caterpillar to Butterfly is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction as they follow a prescribed format supported by the science of readers that encourages reading development"
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Rhyming dust bunnies
by Jan Thomas
As three dust bunnies, Ed, Ned, and Ted, are demonstrating how much they love to rhyme, a fourth, Bob, is trying to warn them of approaching danger
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Llama Llama red pajama by Anna DewdneyWhen Mama Llama tucks her in for the night and leaves the room, Baby Llama suddenly starts to get nervous and so bellows, hollers, and screams for her return in this lively picture book with simple text. |
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The gruffalo by Julia DonaldsonA clever mouse uses the threat of a terrifying creature to keep from being eaten by a fox, an owl, and a snake--only to have to outwit that creature as well |
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The Gruffalo's Child
by Julia Donaldson
Determined to find the Big Bad Mouse, Gruffalo's child heads off into the wood where he encounters a little mouse with intention to dine on the little creature, but when a large shadow falls upon him, Gruffalo's child begins to think that maybe he underestimated his small rival.
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Dog on a frog?
by Kes Gray
A whimsical, rhyming sequel to Frog on a Log? finds Frog declaring that he does not wish to sit on a log and does not care to be sat on either, preferences that compel a change of rules about who sits where.
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Chicka chicka boom boom by Bill MartinAn alphabet rhyme/chant that relates what happens when the whole alphabet tries to climb a coconut tree |
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Jamberry
by Bruce Degen
A little boy walking in the forest meets a big lovable bear that takes him on a delicious berry-picking adventure in the magical world of Berryland
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Sheep in a jeep by Nancy ShawRecords the misadventures of a group of sheep that go riding in a jeep and others in the Sheep series by Nancy Shaw. |
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A new green day by Antoinette Portis"Evocative riddles and bold imagery take readers on a tour of the sites and sounds of nature" |
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Sing with me = : Canta conmigo
by JoseÌ-Luis Orozco
Presents illustrated version of six well-known children's songs, including "The Wheels on the Bus" and "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," along with original translations into Spanish
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There was an old lady who swallowed some books! by Lucille ColandroA latest entry in the best-selling series that includes There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! finds the nonsensically voracious lady returning in time for a first day of school, where she consumes numerous volumes to make the most of her educational experience. |
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Folktales and Fairy Tales
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Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose
by Tomie DePaola
An illustrated collection of 204 Mother Goose nursery rhymes, including well-known ones such as "Little Boy Blue" and less familiar ones such as "Charlie Warlie and his cow."
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A year full of stories
by Angela McAllister
A collection of 52 myths, fairy tales and legends from around the world includes a story for every week of the year, organized by month, highlighting internationally celebrated dates and seasonal events and festivals, from Valentine's Day to the International Day of Friendship.
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Little Red Riding Hood
by Jerry Pinkney
Set in a winter wonderland, this classic retelling of a little girl's visit to Grandmother's house and her encounter with a sly fox is presented in accessible verse with brilliant illustrations.
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The three little pigs
by James Marshall
Retells the familiar tale in which one of three brother pigs survives a wolf's attacks by using his head and planning well
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The three little pigs
by Barry Moser
A humorous retelling of the classic story recounts the fatal episodes in the lives of two foolish pigs and how the third pig managed to avoid the same fate. 10,000 first printing.
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The princess and the pea
by Rachel Isadora
Determined to find the perfect princess to call his own, an African prince gives all his suitors a special test to see if they are as noble as they say, yet after so many fail the test, the prince falls into despair--until one night a knock on the palace gate introduces him to a woman that will forever change his life.
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Hansel & Gretel
by Bethan Woollvin
Practicing strictly good magic in her deep-forest gingerbread home, Willow the witch meets two very rude children, Hansel and Gretel, who test her patience by scattering messy breadcrumb trails, eating sections of her house and wreaking havoc with her spell books.
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Hansel and Gretel
by Cynthia Rylant
When they are left in the woods by their parents, Hansel and Gretel find their way home despite an encounter with a wicked witch.
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Cinderella
by Ruth Sanderson
Although she is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, a kind-hearted young woman manages to attend the palace ball with the help of her fairy godmother
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Cinders : a chicken Cinderella
by Jan Brett
The award-winning creator of The Mitten presents a sumptuously illustrated adaptation of the Cinderella story that is set amid a snowy Russian winter, where a maligned chicken wins the heart of Prince Cockerel when she arrives at his ball looking so beautiful that even her henpecking sisters do not recognize her.
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Cinderella
by Melissa Lagonegro
And it is just in time for the release of the Diamond Edition DVD and Blu-ray of Disney's Cinderella in October 2012, Disney Princess fans will love reading about the most famous rags-to-riches princess story ever!
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Aesop's fables
by Aesop
A collection of nearly sixty fables from Aesop includes such familiar ones as "The Grasshopper and the Ants," "The North Wind and the Sun," "Androcles and the Lion," "The Troublesome Dog," and "The Fox and the Stork." 35,000 first printing.
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Pete the cat and his four groovy buttons
by Eric Litwin
Pete the cat loves the buttons on his shirt so much that he makes up a song about them, and even as the buttons pop off one by one, he still finds a reason to sing.
Read on 10/19/2022
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This is a book of shapes
by Kenneth Kraegel
Deadpan text and geometrically designed, high-detail illustrations combine in a slyly silly introduction to shapes that depicts an emu pushing a pancake wagon down a hill, a skateboarding rhinoceros and other engaging subjects.
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Inch by inch
by Leo Lionni
The return of a classic picture book by an award-winning author-illustrator tells of a lovable inchworm who is very proud of his facility for measuring absolutely everything. Reprint.
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Ten little fish
by Audrey Wood
Energetic text and colorful pictures combine to introduce little ones to counting as Ten Little Fish explore their vibrant underwater realm filled with exciting surprises!
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