Books for Preschoolers
Fun books to share with the preschooler in your life!
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El Cucuy Is Scared, Too!
Ramón worries about starting school, so he turns to El Cucuy, the monster from folklore that lives in his potted cactus. El Cucuy is also worried- worried that people will forget to be afraid of him. Together, they work through their fears.
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Under My Hijab
A young girl notices how the women in her family each wear their hijab (and their hair underneath) in their own unique way. She contemplates the way she will wear one when the time comes.
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When Aidan Became A Brother
Aidan, a transgender boy, helps his parents as they prepare for his new sibling's arrival.
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Grandpa Grumps
Daisy has a hard time interacting with her Yeh-Yeh, or Grandfather, when he visits from China. But after some trail and error, she discovers that they both like to cook (and eat!).
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Saturday
A mother and daughter are excited about the Saturday they have planned, until everything starts to go wrong. At the end of the day, they still find a way to enjoy each other's company.
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Born Ready
The story of a young transgender boy who knows he's a boy. He just needs everyone else to know it too.
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Coquí in the City
When Miguel moves to the mainland US from Puerto Rico, he misses everything about his old home, including his pet frog Coquí. Soon he is able to make connections and see the similarities of the two places.
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Outside, Inside
People of various ethnicities and backgrounds navigate the pandemic in this thoughtful picture book that gives tribute to first responders and essential workers.
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My Maddy
A young narrator describes their Maddy, who is a gender non-binary parent. Some people have mommies and some people have daddies, but did you know about Maddy?
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Bedtime Bonnet
A little girl loses her bonnet before bedtime and worries about what she's going to do. This book celebrates the joy of Black hair routines.
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