I Like A Snack On An Iceberg - By Iris Hiskey Arno

A simple science introduction for toddlers! Taking readers from the barnyard to the jungle, this book introduces you to several animals, teaching you WHERE they eat and WHAT they eat.  Complimented by beautiful, warm illustrations and large text.

How About A Kiss For Me? - By Todd Tarpley

Do you kiss a pig? A cactus? A flea? A mop? NOOO! A sweet and humorous book about showing love, that is just right for little ones!  The warm and friendly illustrations are adorable.

Moo, Moo, Brown Cow, Have You Any Milk? By Phillis Gershator

Following the same pattern as nursery rhyme "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep", this story teaches children about different farm animals, the sounds they make, and some of the products we receive from them.  Very educational for preschoolers.  The soft, colorful illustrations are the perfect size for sharing with a class.

The Seals On The Bus - By Lenny Hort

The PEOPLE on the bus aren't quite sure what to think, as seals, geese, monkeys, and other creatures, suddenly decide to come aboard!  A funny version of "The Wheels On The Bus" involving animals making their animal sounds! The illustrations are comprised of cartoon-style characters and newspaper clippings.

On Noah's Ark - By Jan Brett

The Bible makes no mention of any children being on the ark (Genesis 7:7), but this story is written from the point of view of one of Noah's grandchildren, during the worldwide flood upon the earth. Absolutely EXQUISITE illustrations, depicting both chaos and sleeping harmony, during those 40 days and 40 nights of thunderstorms. Puffins, antelopes, skunks, peacocks, koalas, butterflies . . . The pictures will absolutely capture your imagination and open your eyes to how VERY MANY animals the Lord preserved from harm!

Don't Spill The Beans! - By Ian Schoenherr

What better way to teach children some commonly-used idioms and phrases, than by reading them "Don't Spill The Beans!"?! Young listeners may also pick up on two or three NOT-so-common animal names!  Charming illustrations and a fun birthday storyline make this book just too cute for words!

Pretend You're A Cat - By Jean Marzollo

This is a great "action" book for preschoolers! Read them a story and get them up out of their chairs, at the same time!  You may enjoy reading the story through from cover to cover first, or choose to stop after each new animal is introduced.  Soft illustrations portray the animals being described, as well as examples of children pretending to BE the animals.  Lots of fun!

Going To Sleep On The Farm - By Wendy Cheyette Lewison

A truly beautiful book for sharing during "farm week" or just before bedtime!  A little boy asks his daddy how each barnyard creature goes to sleep at night.  Children will learn farm animals by name, their sleeping habits, and the sounds that they make. At the end of the book, it is the little boy, himself, who falls asleep. Lovely, warm illustrations fill the pages of this tender story. 

Who Ate All The Cookie Dough? - By Karen Beaumont

Mama Kangaroo asks around everywhere, if anyone knows who ate all her cookie dough. In the end of the book, you lift a little flap, and discover that it was Baby Kangaroo! He was hiding in her pouch, all along! Children learn to recognize different animals by their names, while enjoying a rhyming storyline.  The cartoon-style illustrations are colorful and large.

The Frog With The Big Mouth - Retold By Teresa Bateman

A bragging little frog visits lots of cool animals in the rainforest, trying to prove that he has a bigger mouth than all of them. After nearly being eaten, he decides he had better brag about something else.  You could use this book for a character lesson on "pride", following it up with the question, "Did the frog learn his lesson?"  This is also a great book for teaching children about South American animals and what they like to eat!  The bold illustrations are very beautiful.

Never Take A Shark To The Dentist - By Judi Barrett

This funny book is just the kind of story that 4- and 5-year olds LOVE!  Each page gets the reader to think about the different characteristics of the animal featured, while being accompanied by a pretty hilarious illustration. The silly dialogue is great for asking children "Why?", before turning to the next page: "Why would you not want to take a shark to the dentist?", and "Why should you never hold hands with a lobster?"

Babies In The Bayou - By Jim Arnosky

A perfect introduction to animal science on a preschool level!  Through this story and its rich illustrations, the reader learns about the ecosystem within a bayou and sees examples of God's creation interacting with one another.  The large, colorful pictures are perfect for sharing with a whole classroom of children.

Castles, Caves, and Honeycombs - By Linda Ashman

Such a lovely book for introducing children to various animal homes! The rhythmic words and rich illustrations make this story a lovely one for naptime, bedtime, or anytime! In the end, you see that homes are really very special places.