Rhymes and Poetry for Preschoolers
Delight your child with the rhythms and sounds in these perfect books for read-alouds.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
by Bill Martin Jr.
This cheerful introduction to colors comes alive through wonderful illustrations and rhyming text.
Charlie Parker Played Be Bop
by Chris Raschka
This picture book introduces the saxophonist and a type of jazz, be bop
Father Fox's Pennyrhymes
by Clyde Watson
Spend a season with a fox and his family in this sweet and funny poetry collection.
The Fish Is Me
by Claire Henley
Lather up with this collection of 18 effervescent poems about tub-time.
Horton Hears a Who!
by Dr Seuss
A caring elephant tries to protect the tiny creatures on a speck of dust.
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
by Jane Yolen
This lighthearted read-aloud bribes human kids to say good night like dinosaurs do — without moping, crying, or demanding another story.
I SPY Little Letters
by Jean Marzollo
In this book, playful rhymes and colorful objects introduce the letters of the alphabet to young children.
Little Red Book of Nursery Rhymes
by Nila Aye
A great edition of favorite rhymes loaded with stunning red drawings. Yellow, Blue, and Green editions are also available.
Night Lights
by Denys Cazet
Spark your little one's sweet dreams with these picturesque poems that are perfect for bedtime.
Tortillitas Para Mama
by Margot C. Griego and Betsy L. Bucks
These traditional Latin American tales are presented with bilingual text, appealing illustrations, and instructions for finger play.
Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young
by Jack Prelutsky
Delight in this anthology of 200 rhymes and verse that will turn your preschooler on to poetry.
Richard Scarry's Best Mother Goose Ever
by Richard Scarry
Join Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat, and all the other creatures from Busytown for a frolic through favorite nursery stories.
The Wheels on the Bus
by Michelle Swan
Get your preschooler in the mood for starting school with this addictive rhyme brought to life in eye-popping illustrations.
When We Were Very Young
by A. A. Milne
Share the childhood experiences that never go out of style in this classic from the creator of Winnie-the-Pooh.
Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin
by Lloyd Moss
Join musicians on a colorful, rhyming tour of numbers and instruments.
