8 Books to Give Your Pre-School Child a Head Start
It’s never too early to introduce your children to the basics. Give them a head start by building their ABC’s and 123’s before they even reach school age. When equipped with the right books, young readers can get ahead and begin growing their minds and feelings. Your children can start learning about colors, numbers, feelings, and more—all before their first day of kindergarten!
Books can boost your child forward in many ways. When a developing mind has access to a powerful library, it can spark imagination, improve communication, and open up educational opportunities! Reading at an early age also offers children new stories and ideas that both support their development and excite them about the world they live in.
This list of 8 digital reads offers a great selection of topics to get young readers ready for school! By learning about colors, counting, and how to be polite, children can get ahead and feel more confident about themselves. Use our BookSmart app to uplift your child before they start pre-school.
Counting Animals by Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla, and Zanele Buthelezi
Published by African Storybook Initiative
Ages 6-8
Count elephants, giraffes, and zebras as they come to drink water together in this beautiful storybook!
► Visit animals at the water here.
My First Big Book of Fruits by Dolphin Press
Published by Dolphin Press
Ages 0-5
Teach beginner readers how to spell and read the names of common fruits in a fun-filled, stress-free way. The attractive illustrations and vibrant colors will capture children’s imagination and can be used as a starting point to encourage them to communicate.
► Become familiar with fruits here.
Our Colorful World by Kashmira Sarode
Published by Pratham Books
Ages 0-5
We live in a beautiful, colorful world. This book teaches children about different colours. Come explore it with us! / Vivimos en un mundo hermoso y colorido. Este libro les enseña a los niños acerca de los colores. ¡Vamos a explorarlo!
► Explore animals around the world in English and Spanish here.
My First Big Book of Numbers by Dolphin Press
Published by Dolphin Press
Ages 0-5
This book will help kids learn to count with large, clear illustrations and photographs in vibrant colors. The attractive illustrations will capture children’s imagination and can be used as a starting point to encourage them to communicate.
► Count with colors here.
Being Polite: Please by Dolphin Press
Published by Dolphin Press
Ages 0-5
Follow a young girl through different situations as she learns polite words, and when and how to use them.
► Please read this story here.
Little and Big by Carole Bloch
Published by African Storybook Initiative
Ages 0-5
Join a child and their father throughout their day, and learn about the little and big things they see.
► Discover things big and little here.
What Are You Doing? by Nina Orange
Published by African Storybook Initiative
Ages 0-5
A book about activities children do, like singing and waving. Short sentences, using simple present-tense verbs.
► Learn about actions here.
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