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Preschool
Books Books
for Threes and Fours
 How
Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?
(by Jane Yolen/illus. by Mark Teague, Scholastic $15.95) What happens
when a little dinosaur doesn't want to go to bed? Like most kids,
little dinos need drinks, one more story, and a hug and kiss! Teague's
humorous oversized illustrations tickle the funny bone. For kids
who understand the difference between real and make believe. 4 &
up.
A
Pig Is Moving In!
(by Claudi Fries, Orchard $15.95) Preconceived notions of what kind
of neighbor a pig would make are all shattered when this friendly,
accident-prone but tidy pig moves in. Talks to keeping an open mind.
4 & up.
Over
In the Meadow
(by Jane Cabrera, Holiday House $15.95) Cabrera's exuberant paintings
breathe new life into this classic counting song. Her palette and
playful brush strokes have the look of children's artwork. For another
sparkling version that switches habitat and animals, see Over in
the Grasslands by Anna Wilson/illus. by Alison Bartlett, Little,Brown)
 Happy
Birthday, Davy!
(by Brigitte Weninger/illus. by Eve Tharlet, North-South $15.95)
Like so many small rabbits, Davy wishes for more attention. On his
birthday, all his many wishes come true thanks to his grandparents
who give him the best gift of all-their time and attention. 4 &
up.
I
Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato
(by Lauren Child, Candlewick $15.99) If there's a picky eater like
Lola in your midst you might borrow a page or two from big brother
Charlie who knows a carrot is not nearly as tempting as an orange
twiglet from Jupiter. Child has dished up a deliciously wry treat!
4 & up.
Max
Cleans Up
(by Rosemary Wells, Viking $15.99) Know-it-all Ruby tries hard to
get Max to clean up his room. As usual with Max, things don't always
turn out squeaky clean. Preschoolers will appreciate the humor of
these siblings. 3 & up.
Olivia
(by Ian Falconer, Atheneum $16.95) Olivia is a wonderfully opinionated,
spunky pig with a well-defined sense of self! Kids and parents will
see the humor of her routines whether she's going to a museum or
the beach. 4 & up.
 What
Grandmas Do Best/What Grandpas Do Best
(by Laura Numeroff/illus. by Lynn Munsinger, Simon & Schuster $14)
Start with Grandmas or Grandpas, but when you flip the book only
the pictures change gender. Another reassuring love note that says
either grandparent can care for you and give lots of love! A delightful
sequel! 3 & up.
One
Lonely Sea Horse
(by Saxton Freymann & Joost Elffers, Scholastic $15.95) They're
back! Who else could take a bunch of bananas and turn them into
octopuses that offer hugs to a seahorse made of beets? A deliciously
imaginative counting book from the artists who did How Are You Peeling?
3 & up.
Wemberly
Worried
(by Kevin
Henkes, Greenwillow $15.95) Wemberly is a worrier-she has always
been a worrier. Small wonder that when she is about to start school
she worries extra hard. But, fear not, by the end of the day Wemberly
is telling her teacher not to worry! 3 & up.
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