Here are reading resources and materials for families with children who are 3-5 years of age. During this time, children are really beginning to develop their own identities, and test the boundaries of how far they can go. They need to get in touch with their emotions, and learn how to control their impulses. Here are some books and resources to help!
Weekly Themes #51 Floating Boats for 3-5 year olds | Los Barcos Flotantes para niños de 3-5 años
It was by boats that people first traveled across the oceans between the continents. Some of the best boats are the ones that float on lakes or even in bathtubs! Let’s learn more about boats this week. Watch videos, download books to read together, and explore things to do with ...
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Weekly Themes #50 Time: Journery through the ages for 3-5 year olds | Tiempo: Journery a través de las edades para niños de 3 a 5 años
Many, many years ago, when the earth was very new, there was no life. Today, there are people and cities everywhere! Where do you think the future will take us? Let’s read about the past, the present, and the future of people, in a book! Watch videos, download books to ...
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Weekly Themes #49 The 5 Senses for 3-5 year olds | Los 5 Sentidos de 3 a 5 años
Seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and smelling. These are the five senses. The 5 Senses are the special ways that living things can learn and know about the world around us. Each one is special and helps us do so many things together – like reading! Watch videos, download books to ...
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Weekly Themes #48 Fairy Tales | Cuentos de Hadas for 3-5 year olds
Do you believe in fairies? As long as there have been stories, there have been stories about fairies! They are magical little made-up creatures with special powers, and often, they have wings! So, when people talk about fairy tales, they’re talking about stories that are totally made up. What fairy ...
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Weekly Themes #47 Independence Day | Día de la Independencia for 3-5 year olds
July is a special month when we honor our independence here in the United States of America. This is a day that we honor our country becoming separated from England and starting up a brand new union. Learn more about our history and the different Independence Day celebrations in this ...
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Weekly Themes #46 Friendship | Amistad for 3-5 year olds
A friend is someone who stands up for you, who makes you laugh, and who shares their things with you. A friend makes your sad days happier and pulls your feet back down when your head is in the clouds. Friends are someone who helps you when you are in ...
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Weekly Themes #45 Chat by the Lake | Charlar junto al lago for 3-5 year olds
Chat by the lake this week! It’s full of calm, clear water, and I can see the tiny little fish swimming just above the bottom. Bibi wants to let you know how important you are to her! She's so glad to have a reading buddy like you. Summer is a ...
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Weekly Themes #44 Being a Summer Reader | Ser un Lector de Verano for 3-5 year olds
Ah, it’s finally summer! Bibi here, your book-loving butterfly friend. One of the things I love most about summer is reading all I want; anytime I want, anywhere I want! I can read before lunch in my bed or read outside after dinner. So, where is the craziest place you ...
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Weekly Themes #43 Nursery Rhymes | Canciones Infantiles for 3-5 year olds
This week Bibi explores lullabies and nursery rhymes with you! When babies are tiny, it’s great to sing to them and share little cute sayings that have been passed down for many generations, from moms and dads to their kids. Let’s take a look at Nursery Rhymes in books! Watch ...
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Weekly Themes #42 Reading is Out of This World | Leer está fuera de este mundo for 3-5 year olds
Have you ever wondered if there is life out there, in space? Do you think that one-day people will live on other planets? Right now, there are people on earth working hard to get people all the way to Mars. Space is just so vast. It’s hard to even talk ...
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Weekly Themes #41 Opposites | Los Opuestos for 3-5 year olds
Have you ever heard of the word Opposites? It means two things that are totally different from each other: Like Up and Down. Or Red and Green. Or Big and Small. There are so many! I love to think of opposites and everything in between! Can you think of some ...
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Weekly Themes #40 Read it With Feeling | Léelo con sentimiento for 3-5 year olds
This week's theme is Read it with Feeling. Bibi encourages you to learn about feelings with a good book. Watch videos, download books to read together, and explore things to do with BookSpring. Video: English Video: Español Books: English Here are some books to read together! You can download and save ...
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Weekly Themes #39 Community Helpers | Colaboradores de la comunidad for 3-5 year olds
Have you heard of a community helper? These people are the firefighters, police officers, doctors, and teachers that make our community safe, happy, and healthy. Let's read all about them! Watch videos, download books to read together, and explore things to do with BookSpring. Video: English Video: Español Books: English ...
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Weekly Themes #38 Here Comes the Sun for 3-5 year olds
Don't you love a warm sunny day! The sun's rays feel so good against my wings, like it's sending me hope and love and kisses. All life on earth depends upon the sun. Let's give thanks for our special star, the sun, and read all about it in a book! ...
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Weekly Themes #37 Let’s Go On a Picnic for 3-5 year olds
Go on a picnic with Bibi this week! A picnic is where you bring some food you like and a blanket, or find a picnic table, or sit under a tree to enjoy your meal with friends, family, and all of nature. There are a lot of books that describe ...
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Weekly Themes #36 Webs, Wings, and Wiggly Things for 3-5 year olds
Did you know that more insects are living on the earth than all the animals and people together? Even though some look strange, I love them all so much. Let's learn more about them in a book! Watch videos, download books to read together, and explore things to do with ...
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When I Grow Up Book List
Check out these picture books to explore the theme "When I Grow Up" with kids ages 4-8. BookSpring volunteer Donovan Archer reviewed these books. Subscribe for more Children’s Books Reviews. I Used to Be the Baby By Robin Ballard “I used to be the baby, but now I am big.” ...
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Weekly Themes #35 When I Grow Up for 3-5 Year olds
This week is Bibi, the BookSpring Butterfly’s birthday! Sometimes, growing up sounds a little bit scary, but there are so many wonderful things to look forward to. What do you want to be when you grow up? Books to Read Together Here are some books to read together! You can ...
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Weekly Themes #34 Stop and Smell the Roses for 3-5 year olds
Have you ever heard someone say, "Stop and Smell the Roses?" It means we shouldn't be busy all the time and rush right by a beautiful flower without even noticing it. When you put your mind on the Rose and take the time to smell it and even touch its ...
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Weekly Themes #33 Shapes for 3-5 year olds
Bibi here! Aren't shapes interesting? They can be found in so many places. Circles and squares, triangles, and even stars and hexagons. My wings are like triangles, and my body is a long oval. You can draw me if you wish! Is your face more like an oval, or a ...
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Weekly Themes #32 Butterflies and Bookworms for 3-5 year olds
Have you ever heard of a Bookworm? Bibi here, the BookSpring Butterfly. People call people "book worms" because they really really like books! But did you know there is also a real thing called a book worm? It's an insect that eats the pages of a book! I love people ...
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