


You can find the books on Amazon with this wishlist. So I got to wondering: Is there a list of the must-read picture books for preschoolers? The greatest classics, old and new? A “canon,” if you will? I couldn’t find one, so I decided to create one. But it’s also about the books: An endless treasure trove of stories to share, pictures to enjoy, traditions to pass along. Partly it’s the visceral experience: Little guys curled up on my lap, in their PJ’s, soft light overhead, the day winding down, sleep coming (well, one can hope). One of the great joys of parenthood is reading to my two young sons. The Kindergarten Canon: The 100 Best Children's BooksĬlick here to download this list as a PDF.
