Building a core print collection for preschoolers

Building a core print collection for preschoolers / Alan R. Bailey.

Author/creator	Bailey, Alan R.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Chicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2014.
Description	xi, 148 pages ; 23 cm
Subject(s)	Children's libraries--United States --Book lists. Preschool children--Books and reading --United States. Libraries and preschool children--United States.

Contents	Primary skills books -- Wordless picture books -- Rhyming books -- Nursery rhymes -- Fingerplays and action rhymes -- Board books -- Toy and movable books -- Resources for building a core collection.
Abstract	The titles selected and annotated in this book are examples of the most essential books for children from birth to age five. It represents a broad span of interests, backgrounds, abilities, and cultural experiences, enhancing literary skills, establishing and improving reading skills.Because reading aloud clearly affects kindergarten readiness and lifelong literacy, it is one of the most important things that educators, parents, and child-care professionals can do for a child.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN	2014001000
ISBN	9780838912195 (print : paper : alk. paper)
ISBN	0838912192 (print : paper : alk. paper)