Free Monthly Booklists for Kids: Picture Book Collections
Free monthly booklists for kids. Welcome to Sprinkled with Stories: A Story-Formed Childhood. I created this monthly booklist series with ages 3-6 in mind. But, one is never to enjoy a good picture book. Each list includes 31 wholesome picture books.
Welcome to Sprinkled with Stories: A Story-Formed Childhood. A Booklist for Each Month including 31 Wholesome Picture Books for Kids!
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12 Months of Picture Books: Free Monthly Booklists for Kids
1. January’s Booklist
January Picture Books for Kids. This January booklist for kids is filled with literary gems centered around snow, winter, owls, knights, dragons, music, and books. I’ve even thrown in a few personal favorite books! Click HERE for the complete list.
Featured Favorite
Moose’s Book Bus by Inga Moore
Moose runs out of stories to share with his family, so he visits town to borrow books from his local library. His woodland neighbors soon join and crowd into his living room to hear Moose read aloud. I love the author’s emphasis on the power of books and the value of community. As a family that values read-aloud time, this sweet book is a sure win!
2. February’s Booklist
February Picture Books for Kids. This February booklist for kids is filled with literary gems centered around friendship, compassion, fun animal stories, fairy tales, and beautiful stories. Click HERE for the complete list of books.
Featured Favorite
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli
In this sweet story, Mr. Hatch lives a lonely life. He receives a Valentine’s Day package that completely transforms his outlook. Mr. Hatch begins acting neighborly and showing love to others. But when he discovers the package was not intended for him, he becomes depressed. His neighbors become concerned and rally around him to express their love for Mr. Hatch.
3. March’s Booklist
March Picture Books for Kids. This March booklist for kids is filled with literary gems centered around springtime beauty, gardening, barnyard fun, and beloved Children’s classic stories. Click HERE for the complete book list.
Featured Favorite
The Courage of the Little Hummingbird: A Tale Told Around the World by Leah Henderson
This is a retelling of the animal fable about the courage of the Little Hummingbird. In the face of a devastating fire that engulfs the Great Forest, the Little Hummingbird motivates the animal community to unite and save their homes.
“Ready to do all they could to save their forest home. Together.”
4. April’s Booklist
April Picture Books for Kids. This April booklist for kids is filled with literary gems centered around humor, springtime, rain, honesty, adventure, and beloved Children’s classic stories. Click HERE for the complete booklist.
Featured Favorite
Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
This wonderful book is an old friend in our home. Miss Rumphius’ story challenges us “to make the world more beautiful” with a gentle reminder that this task is the most difficult. She sows seeds of lupines along the country roads, hillsides, schools, and churches. While the flowers are beautiful, her legacy is stunning. I highly recommend reading this book to the young children in your life.
5. May’s Booklist
May Picture Books for Kids. This May booklist for kids is filled with literary gems centered around blossoming friendships, honoring mothers, dreaming big dreams, and of course mischievous animal friends. It’s time to trade in our warm hot chocolate for ice cream during read-aloud time. Click HERE for the complete Booklist.
Featured Favorite
Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry
This is a beautiful story of a retired sailor settles at his home near the sea, loving the silence and solitude. But, his solitude is interrupted by his two neighbors, a young girl and her grandmother. Swashby tries to ignore this delightful new friend but the sea brings them together. This is my favorite book of unlikely new friends!
6. June’s Booklist
June Picture Books for Kids. This June booklist for kids is filled with literary gems centered around summertime adventures, best friends, and ocean fun. I encourage you to grab your favorite ice cream and a picnic blanket for the perfect place to read some of these wonderful picture books with your little readers. Click HERE for the complete booklist.
Featured Favorite
A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen
Mr. Magee takes his dog, Dee, on a camping trip but they get into trouble with a marshmallow-loving bear. This is one of our favorite books from Chris Van Dusen. I love the simple rhyme and colorful illustrations.
7. July’s Booklist
July Picture Books for Kids. This July booklist for kids is filled with literary gems centered around summertime adventures, sweet memories, animal friendships, and heroes. I encourage you to grab your favorite ice cream and a picnic blanket for the perfect place to read some of these wonderful picture books with your little readers. Click HERE for the complete Booklist.
Featured Favorite
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear by Lindsay Mattick
This is a sweet book about Harry Colebourn, A Canadian veterinarian who enlisted in service during World War I and purchased a beloved baby bear from a trapper at a train station. The beloved bear becomes the unit’s mascot and a gentle reminder of the Canadian’s home, Winnipeg. Winnie joins the troops during training, but when called to combat, Harry brings Winnie to the London Zoo. There at the zoo, a young boy named Christopher Robin Milne befriends Winnie, becoming the inspiration for the name of the famous bear, Winnie-the-Pooh.
8. August’s Booklist
August Picture Books for Kids. This August booklist for kids is filled with literary gems centered around adventures, back-to-school fun, animals, and life lessons. Click HERE for the complete list.
Featured Favorite
This wonderful story is about a timid little squirrel named Evergreen and her brave journey to deliver soup to Granny Oak. Evergreen must overcome many of her fears along the way. The story is divided into short chapters but can be read in one sitting. Matthew Cordell is a Caldecott Medal winner and new to me author.
9. September’s Booklist
September Picture Books for Kids. This September booklist for kids is filled with literary gems centered around adventures, animal friends, nature, farm, fall, and apple picking. Click HERE for the complete Booklist.
Featured Favorite
Sophie Blackall beautifully illustrates the daily life and the stories of the farmhouse. It truly is a beautiful book that allows you to peek through the windows and experience the joy of the farmhouse. This is a must-read on farm books for kids
10. October’s Booklist
October Picture Books for Kids. This October book list for kids is filled with literary gems centered around daring adventures, animal friends, nature, farm, fall, and overcoming fears. Don’t hesitate to grab a pumpkin spice latte or hot apple cider before crawling up these awesome autumn books. Click the HERE for the complete booklist.
Featured Favorite
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson
It’s Fletcher’s first fall season. He is concerned about the falling leaves. This little fox has a lot to learn about the changing seasons. This precious picture book is one of my favorite fall books to read to my girls.
11. November’s Booklist
November Picture Books for Kids. This November book list for kids is filled with literary gems centered around fall time adventures, giving thanks, honoring veterans, and animal friends. Click HERE for the complete booklist.
Featured Favorite
Omu is so excited about her big red stew. The delicious smell brings many individuals from the neighborhood. And, Omu shares her stew with all until it is all gone. She has nothing left for supper. Omu’s generosity is returned by her neighbors, bringing a community feast of delicious food into her home. This is such a lovely story and is a must-read of children’s literature.
12. December’s Booklist
December Picture Books for Kids. This December booklist for kids is filled with literary gems centered around snow, winter, Christmas, and family. Click HERE for the complete booklist.
Featured Favorite
In this fun book, Maria and her cousins try to eat themselves out of trouble after losing her mom’s diamond ring while making tamales on Christmas Eve.
Interested in More Booklists for Kids: Check These Out!
Books About Perseverance: A Picture Book Collection
Get the complete picture book list HERE.
Favorite Farm Books for Kids
Get the full list of great picture books HERE.
Best Picture Books About Cooking for Kids: Food and Story Collection
Get the complete list of cooking picture books for kids HERE.
Thanks for Stopping By!
Lastly, thank you for stopping by! Please say Hi in the comment section and share one of your favorite picture books from the Free Monthly Booklists for Kids. If you enjoyed these booklists, subscribe to my mailing list to receive each monthly picture booklist right in your inbox. Each booklist includes 31 wholesome picture books for kids and a free printable. My goal is to help you build a list of great read-alouds for all the little readers in your life.
HAPPY READING!
– With Great Joy, Katie
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