Picture Book Preschool is a preschool/kindergarten curriculum which consists of a list of picture books to read aloud for each week of the year and a character trait, a memory verse, and activities, all tied to the theme for the week. You can purchase a downloadable version (pdf file) of Picture Book Preschool by Sherry Early at Biblioguides.

WEEK 48 (Nov) HEROES
Character Trait: Faithfulness
Bible Verse: This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. I John 4:10

1. Neal, J.M. Good King Wenceslas. Illustrated by Jamichael Henterly. Dutton, 1988.
2. Roop, Peter and Connie. Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie. Carolrhoda, 1985.
3. Green, Norma B. The Hole in the Dike. Harper, 1975. OP
4. Seuss, Dr. Horton Hatches the Egg. Random, 1975.
5. Houston, Gloria. My Great-Aunt Arizona. Harper-Collins, 1992.
6. Provenson, Alice and Martin. The Glorious Flight. Viking, 1983.
7. Adler, David. A Picture Book of Hanukkah. Holiday House, 1982. OP

Activities: Make a list of your preschooler’s heroes. What makes each person a hero? Can heroes fail? Who will never fail us? Introduce your child to the hymn Great Is Thy Faithfulness, and explain any words he does not understand.

If you are interested in purchasing a copy of the preschool curriculum, Picture Book Preschool by Sherry Early, or a set of some of the picture books listed in Picture Book Preschool, click on the PBP link at the top of this page for more information.

This season would be an excellent time to purchase a copy of Picture Book Preschool either for yourself or for someone you know who has a preschooler or a kindergartner. Although you can begin the curriculum at any time of the year, the booklet actually starts with the first week of January. So get yours now in preparation for a new year of reading together.