Books Written for Preschoolers (infant – 5 yrs)

During this season of Advent, as we prepare for the celebration of God’s gift of love to our world, we wanted to share our own gifts with you, our faithful readers.  Several of our regular writers were asked to share either one of their favorite Christmas books, or just a...

During this season of Advent, as we prepare for the celebration of God’s gift of love to our world, we wanted to share our own gifts with you, our faithful readers.  Several of our regular writers were asked to share either one of their favorite Christmas books, or just a...

Title: Mary’s Treasure Box Author: Carolyn Walz Kramlich Illustrator: Walter Porter Publisher: : Thomas Nelson (September 4, 1998) ISBN: 978-0849958342 Audience: ages 3 -8 Summary: Mammē Mary has a special wooden treasure box, made for her by her son, Jesus.  As she opens the box...

Name of Book:  Thank You, God Author:  J. Bradley Wigger Illustrator:  Jago Publisher:  Eerdmans Books for Young Readers ISBN:  9780802854247 Audience:  3-8 years Summary:  A young girl gives thanks throughout the day for the gifts that God has given. Literary elements at work in...

Title: Manger Author: Lee Bennett Hopkins Illustrator: Helen Cann Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers Publication Date: September, 2014 ISBN:  9780802854193 Audience: Not given.  Reviewer’s suggestion is 3-8 yrs. Summary: On Christmas Eve, according to tradition, God...

Title: Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Author: Dr. Seuss Illustrator: Dr. Seuss Publisher: Roaring Brook Press (June 5, 2012) ISBN: 978-1596437111 Audience: ages 3 -8 years Summary: “Congratulations!  Today is your day.  You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!”  In his...

Title: Come Worship with Me:  A Journey through the Church Year Author: Ruth Boling Illustrator: Tracey Dahle Carrier Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press (August 25, 2010) ISBN: 978-0664237172 Audience: ages 4 and up Summary: We can all name the four seasons of the calendar...

Title: Cups Held Out Author: Judith L. Roth Illustrator: Brooke Rothshank Publisher: Herald Press (September 13, 2006) ISBN: 978-0836193169 Audience: ages 4 and up Summary: A young girl and her father cross the border into Mexico where she encounters poverty for the first time....

Title: Not Your Typical Dragon Author: Dan Bar-el Illustrator: Tim Bowers Publisher: Viking Juvenile (February 7, 2013) ISBN: 978-0670014026 Audience: ages 3 and up Summary: Seven year old Crispin Blaze is a dragon, and everyone knows that typical dragons breathe fire.  But...