Patch Picks: Top Kids Books for Read Across America Day

Today is Read Across America Day and a nationwide celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, and many schools and libraries are having reading events.  

Novato Patch checked in with Veronica Stevenson-Moudamane, the interim manager of the children’s section of the Novato Library for her “must read” recommendations for preschoolers today. Here is her list.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

By Judi Barrett

This book tells the story of a town called Chewandswallow where the daily forecast includes downpours of soup, mashed potatoes, and of course, meatballs.

Fox in Socks

By Dr. Seuss

As with all Dr. Seuss books, you can expect bright, playful drawings and wonderful rhymes. Fox in Socks is jam-packed with tongue-twisters! Can you get through it without getting tongue-tied?

Harold and The Purple Crayon

By Crockett Johnson

This charming book tells the story of pint-sized dreamer Harold, who one day decides to go for a walk and creates a whole world of adventures using nothing but his creativity and a purple crayon.

Pinkalicious

By Victoria and Elizabeth Kann

This hilarious story tells the colorful tale of what happens to a young girl who disobeys her parents and eats too many pink cupcakes and turns pink. Parents will delight in sharing the remedy to pinkititis—Eating lots of greens!

The Snowy Day

By Ezra Jack Keats

In Peter's world, a fresh snow is the perfect canvas for footprints and snow angels, and snowballs are meant for saving in your pocket.