Nursery rhyme books for preschool are a classic for teaching rhymes, vocabulary and numbers. Rhymes are an important part of any preschooler’s education, and there are so many great books to help teach these skills. nursery rhymes books for preschool also help build listening skills and speech development. Check out some favorite versions of nursery rhymes in the picture books listed below.
favorite nursery rhyme books for preschoolers
baa, baa, black sheep – by jane cabrera
This adorable preschool nursery rhyme book follows a girl with knitting needles as she knits around town. The black sheep donates all her wool to her as she makes sweaters, mittens, tea cozies and more! in the end, she is left naked, but alas! her friends and townspeople gather to warm her until the wool grows back. brightly colored images capture attention with references to other nursery rhymes for those watching closely. goes perfectly with this baa, baa, black sheep nursery rhyme minicircle time unit
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cindy moo – by lori mortensen
a very determined cow has her say in this version of the nursery rhyme “hey diddle, diddle”. Cindy, a curious cow from Diddle Farm, is inspired after hearing the story of a cow jumping over the moon. she decides that she is going to do the same. Her bovine friends don’t believe one bit in her abilities, but Cindy’s persistence and creativity prove them wrong. a great read on thinking outside the box. Also check out the lessons in this nursery rhyme mini circle time unit hey diddle, diddle
hickory dickory pier – by keith baker
keith baker tells the story of hickory dickory dock through the mischief of a mouse on top of a grandfather clock. As each hour chimes, the animals fly, jump, buzz and nibble their way past the elegant clock. finally, the moon rises at midnight, allowing the mouse to go to bed. the pages are full of colorful scenes and keep the attention busy. Use this hickory dickory dock nursery rhyme mini circle time unit after reading the book!
humpty dumpty rises again – by dave horowitz
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This humorous take on the classic Humpty Dumpty shows poor Humpty in his underwear after recovering from his last fall. he’s too scared to climb again, so he resorts to snacking on potato chips while watching TV nonstop. After the failed plate attempt, a well-placed spider finally pushes Humpty out of his chair. he manages to get out of his house and finds one of the king’s horses in trouble. humpty finds his courage misplaced to save the day. many lessons are learned, the least is not to leave the house without pants! These lesson plans work perfectly with the book: Mini Humpty, Dumpty Nursery Rhyme Circle Unit of Time
jack b. ninja – by tim mccanna
The catchy rhyming verses will hold readers attention as each page gives jack b. ninja a mission to accomplish. his quest to find the treasure chest and return it to the ninja master comes across deep pools, tunnels, and wire traps. However, with a bit of luck and some quick moves, Jack B. ninja brings the chest back to the base just in time for a surprise ending. Also try this mini jack be nimble nursery rhyme circle time unit!
little miss muffet – by iza trapani
This beautifully illustrated story has little miss muffet doing her outdoor antics to escape the dreaded spider on her tuffet. however, she has encountered even more terrifying creatures, as she encounters a mouse, a frog, a crow, a fish, and a moose. she is finally able to return inside for a relaxing bath, but when she settles back into the tuffet, readers will see before she does that her troubles are about to start all over again. try this little miss muffet nursery rhyme circle time unit with the book.
mary had a little glam – by tami sauer
sometimes less is more, but mary doesn’t know what that means at the beginning of this story. Mary starts her first day of school and finds the need to personalize all the classmates around her. This is a funny story of how Mary shares her glamor with her new classmates, but problems arise when it’s time for recess. That’s when Mary realizes that maybe less is more when it comes to some situations. Your student will also love the activities in this Mary Had a Little Lamb mini circle time unit.
one, two, fasten my shoe – by jane cabrera
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In this installment of the classic nursery rhyme “1, 2, Buckle My Shoe,” Rabbit wears his white buckled shoes. she runs, jumps and kicks the numbers from 1 to 20. she is heading to a party at the end with all her friends. Be sure to keep an eye out for the playful chicks hiding on each page. 1.2 buckle my shoe circle time nursery rhymes mini-unit has full lesson plans to go with the book.
pete the cat and the little spider – by james dean
poor itsy bitsy keeps getting swept away in this james dean version of the well-known nursery rhyme. However, Pete and her friends encourage her, and she finally manages! it takes her three tries and four pairs of tennis shoes to finally pull it off. a great story about cheering up your friends when they need a little help. itsy bitsy spider nursery rhyme mini circle time unit
shine, shine, little car – by kate dopirak
The little car isn’t quite ready for bed yet in this cute adaptation of the twinkle, twinkle little star nursery rhyme. the little red car drives back and forth, waving “hello!” to all the friends of the four wheels of the city. he gets home just in time to go into the garage and fall asleep. geometric shapes in muted tones of primary colors draw the reader in on every page.
These are just a few of the wonderful nursery rhyme books for preschool. Reading them with preschoolers will expand their rhyming, counting, and vocabulary skills!
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