Preschool is an important time for children to develop a love for reading and learning. One way to foster this love is by sharing engaging and educational books with them. Here are 18 preschool books that you and your students will absolutely love

1. “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle – This classic picture book teaches counting, days of the week, and the life cycle of a butterfly.

2. “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle – This repetitive and colorful book introduces children to different animals and colors.

3. “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault – This alphabet book has a catchy rhythm that helps children learn their ABCs.

4. “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown – This soothing bedtime story follows a little bunny as he says goodnight to various objects in his room.

5. “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak – This imaginative tale takes children on a wild adventure with Max and the wild things.

6. “The Cat in the Hat” by Dr. Seuss – This rhyming book introduces children to the mischievous cat and his unique red and white hat.

7. “Corduroy” by Don Freeman – This heartwarming story follows a teddy bear named Corduroy as he searches for his missing button.

8. “The Very Busy Spider” by Eric Carle – This interactive book features a spider weaving her web while ignoring the distractions around her.

9. “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” by Laura Numeroff – This circular tale shows the consequences of giving a mouse a cookie and the chain of events that follow.

10. “The Little Engine That Could” by Watty Piper – This motivational story teaches children the power of determination and perseverance.

11. “Giraffes Can’t Dance” by Giles Andreae – This uplifting story celebrates individuality and the importance of believing in oneself.

12. “Press Here” by Hervé Tullet – This interactive book engages children with simple instructions that lead to surprising results.

13. “The Gruffalo” by Julia Donaldson – This witty story follows a clever mouse as he outsmarts various predators in the deep, dark wood.

14. “I Love You, Stinky Face” by Lisa McCourt – This heartwarming story reassures children that a mother’s love is unconditional.

15. “The Rainbow Fish” by Marcus Pfister – This beautiful tale promotes the values of sharing and kindness.

16. “Dear Zoo” by Rod Campbell – This lift-the-flap book introduces children to a variety of animals as they search for the perfect pet.

17. “Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Shel Silverstein – This collection of children’s poetry is filled with imaginative and humorous verses.

18. “Curious George” by H.A. Rey – This mischievous monkey takes children on countless adventures filled with curiosity and fun.

These preschool books are sure to captivate your students’ attention and spark their love for reading. So go ahead and share these books with your little ones, and watch their imaginations soar!