Preschool Read Alouds ~ 50 Titles Your Little Readers will Love

Teach a Love for Reading with Preschool Read Alouds

Preschool read alouds are the best way to turn young learners into young readers. Over the years, our family has been on the hunt for preschool read alouds that our kids want to hear over and over again. This list of preschool read alouds is our family’s ultimate list of great, timeless books.

Preschool Read Alouds about Adventure

Adventure books are sure to capture your preschooler’s attention! Whether the characters are headed on a fun journey, meeting creatures from strange, faraway lands, or exploring new sights, these preschool read alouds will become instant favorites in your family.

Where the Wild Things Are

You can’t go wrong with this classic adventure book by Maurice Sendak. Max meets all sorts of strange creatures on his imaginary adventure. The illustrations alone make this book a family favorite, generation after generation!

The Magic House

Join the curious twins, Alexander and Sophia, on a fun adventure into a colorful illustrated world! This makes a great preschooler read aloud OR a fun picture book while driving in the car! Kid approved ~ two thumbs up!

The Magic School Bus Series

The original adventurer, Miss Frizzle, never disappoints! These colorful, fun books are packed with both adventure and learning for kids of all ages. We have this series of books and never grow tired of reading about the students’ adventures. My kids got very excited to go to “big kid school” thanks to these books!

What Should Danny Do?

“Choose your own adventure” books are so much fun! This story has 9 possible adventures that Danny and his dog take. Your child chooses between options as they read, taking them on fun adventures. It’s never the same book twice!

Oliver and Hope’s Adventure Under the Stars

This animal-packed adventure has something in it for every kid! A favorite preschooler read aloud, this is a great summertime read while camping or before heading out under the stars. It introduces nature to kids, as well as some other-worldly creatures! So much fun.

The Hike

Three girl explorers head out into adventure and nature in this family favorite. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we’ve read this story countless times before heading on our own adventures. Follow these fun-loving characters as they head into their local forest on a hike to remember!

Preschool Read Alouds about Growing Up

Growing up isn’t always easy! Read aloud books are a great way to teach your preschoolers lessons about how to behave and how to get along with others. These preschooler read alouds will surely help your young reader learn to navigate the world, their friendships, and their big feelings.

My Magical Words

Why not empower and encourage your preschooler with timeless stories about growing up? This family favorite with teach your preschooler the power of positive self-talk and treating each other with kindness. This fun read aloud is packed with illustrations that are colorful and bold.

Breathe Like a Bear

Preschoolers have BIG emotions! Teaching them mind calming activities and mindfulness can help. When my preschooler has one of their occasional meltdowns (they still happen!), we’ll chose one of these go-to calming activities. We’ve used so many, we now have them memorized! This book is a must-have.

The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!

From the author of the beloved book, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” comes this story about starting school. Heartwarming and hilarious, this book answers many of your child’s questions, too, about why we need to go to school. Fun, colorful, and a classic for our family!

In My Heart ~ A Book About Feelings

Feelings come in all shapes and sizes. Celebrate the range of emotions your preschooler is starting to experience with this tactile, heart-cut-out book that’s perfect for sensory-loving kids. The whimsical illustrations are a perfect pair to this preschooler read aloud book.

Preschool Read Alouds about Kindness

The Crocodile Who Swallowed the Sun

As your preschooler emerges out of the toddler “me” stage and realizes their behaviors impact others, this is a great book to show the importance of thinking about others ~ especially our friends. A fun book about teamwork, leadership, helping others, and doing what’s right.

Scribble Stones

This sweet story is sure to inspire both you AND your preschooler to create scribble stones and bring JOY to the world! From the author of “I‘m Not Just a Scribble,” this read aloud is fun, inspiring, and colorful.

Classic Preschool Read Alouds

Before preschoolers fall in love with reading, they learn to love the illustrations! These classic preschooler read alouds are Caldecott Medal Winners ~ this prestigious award is given to children’s books that pair beautiful stories with imaginative, original illustrations.

You’ll capture the hearts and minds of any preschoolers with these books ~ you can’t go wrong with any of these wonderful titles!