The Pittsburgh Ready project links the Library with child care providers to share robust early literacy resources. Opportunities for space improvements, storytime visits, professional development and family engagement are underscored by quality giveaway books for children and their child care providers.
From Fall 2019 to Spring 2021, preschoolers enrolled at child care providers participating in Pittsburgh Ready took home a copy of each title on this list. And each child care provider received a copy of the book to build their collection for preschoolers for years to come!
If you are looking for a wonderful title to share with a preschooler, check out some of the titles on this list. And, don’t forget to explore additional booklists curated by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Children’s staff.
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After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby.
When Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby, as eAudio on Hoopla, as video on Hoopla or as video with read along on Hoopla.
A rhyming story about some humorous objects that are created when animals and shapes are mashed together.
When winter comes, Mommy makes a soft bed for Little Snow to sleep on, but each night he cannot resist jumping on the bed, causing tiny feathers to fly down. This title is also available as an eBook on Libby/OverDrive.
Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another. You can also check out this title as an eAudio on OverDrive/Libby or as eBook on OverDrive/Libby. This title is also available as an eAudio on Hoopla.
An affirmation for boys and girls of every background to love and believe in themselves. This title is also available as eAudio on Hoopla.
Working up the courage to jump off the diving board is hard, but Jabari is nearly ready to make a great big splash. This title is also available for checkout as an eBook on Libby.
Early readers are introduced to basic concepts like counting and opposites as they follow five elephants marching from dawn to dusk.
When Taylor’s block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but only the rabbit quietly listens to how Taylor is feeling. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby or as eAudio on Hoopla.
This exploration of seed dispersal covers a wide range of seeds and the creatures that help them move, from a coconut seed floating on waves to an African grass seed rolled by a dung beetle, to a milkweed seed floating on the wind.
In a wordless picture book, Spot the cat goes out the open window and ventures through the city with Dot the dog, seeking her home.
