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 #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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Weekly Themes #31 Wind Stories for 3-5 year olds
This week let's explore books about the wind with Bibi the BookSpring Butterfly. The wind can make power, and it can spread seeds around so flowers and vegetables can grow everywhere. What do you like about the wind? Watch these videos, download books to read together, and explore things to ...
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Weekly Themes #30 Cats in Hats! for 3-5 year olds
It's me, Bibi. Have you ever seen a cat in a hat? I've never seen that. Or a dish on a fish? I only wish! Rhyming is fun, and it helps you get things done. If you've never tried, I think you should. Rhyming helps you read, and reading is ...
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Weekly Themes #29 Jurassic Readers for 3-5 year olds
Bibi here. Do you like dinosaurs? RAWR... I do too! T-Rex, Raptors, and Triceratops. This week we take a Jurassic Readers journey as we explore the world of dinosaurs. Watch this video, download books to read together, and explore things to do with BookSpring. Books to Read Together Here are ...
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Weekly Themes #28 Monster Readers for 3-5 year olds
Do you like spooky things? I do! Bibi here, talking to you today about monsters! Monsters can be scary, and monsters can be nice…trucks can be monsters, and so can little sisters and brothers! But the kind of monsters I like most are monster readers…people who really, really, really like ...
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Weekly Themes #27 Love of Reading for 3-5 year olds
Hello, my friend! It’s Bibi from BookSpring, sharing my love of reading with you. Why do I love reading? It helps me feel good. It teaches me things I don’t know. I love it so much when people read aloud to me. There are so many reasons to love to ...
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Weekly Themes #26 Books for All Seasons for 3-5 year olds
Bibi here. Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall. The four seasons are a wonderful cycle, a pattern that repeats year after year after year. Hot, cold, dry, or rainy, you can count on the beauty of each season. Just like books, they’ll always be there to help you, even as they change. ...
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Weekly Themes #25 Book A Trip for 3-5 year olds
BookSpring recommends families help young children to imagine the world of air travel. Planes fly overhead all the time. What would it be like to be on them? What would you see outside if you were inside? Where would you want to go? Why would you be going? Where are ...
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Weekly Themes #24 Honoring our Ancestors 3-5 years old
Bibi here. Do you ever feel different? Like butterflies, you can see them in many different colors: black, brown, white, and all shades in between. In the past, great leaders have worked to make sure all people feel like they belong. Books are a great way to remember and respect ...
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Weekly Themes #23 It’s Snow Time! for 3-5 year olds
It’s Bibi again! Have you ever seen the snow? It’s so beautiful, and each snowflake is unique….just like me and you! If you can’t see the snow where you live…maybe you can get a snowcone! Any way you scoop it, snow is amazing! Read Together at Home Here are some ...
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Weekly Themes #22 Reading Takes Me Places for 3-5 year olds
It’s Bibi here, your favorite reading buddy. Sometimes I just want to get away, don’t you? I like to imagine I’m on an island, or Iceland, or Greenland, or even the Moon! Even if you can’t get away, you can always open a book, and it’s almost like being there ...
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Weekly Themes #21 Weather Watching for 3-5 year olds
It’s me, Bibi, and I am watching out for what’s up with the weather. Is it going to be sunny? Is it going to rain? People like to look ahead and make forecasts but the weather always keeps us guessing. There are some great books about the weather. Check them ...
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Weekly Themes #20 New Year Changes for 3-5 year olds
Haha! Bibi’s back, and I’m here to get you ready for a whole new year! I’m so looking forward to spending it with you! What changes would you like to see for the future? Maybe we get some ideas from a book. You can send them to me at bibi@bookspring.org ...
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Weekly Themes #19 Season of Giving for 3-5 year olds
Hello, it’s Bibi, and today we’re celebrating the season of giving. Now is a time that people show how thankful they are for good friends, family, and fortune. There are many different ways to celebrate, but they are all special. Let’s read about them! Watch this video, download books to ...
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