Welcome to our blog post dedicated to the wonderful world of picture books specifically for 5-year-olds. At this age, children are eager to explore the magic of storytelling and develop their reading skills. We have handpicked a collection of engaging and educational picture books that will capture their imaginations, foster a love for reading, and ignite their curiosity.
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List of Picture Books for 5-Year-Olds:
1. Junie B. Jones’s First Boxed Set Ever
2. How to Catch a Unicorn
3. Stellaluna
4. Woo Hoo! You’re Doing Great!
5. Where’s Bluey?
6. Frederick
7. Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
8. The Color Monster
9. Swimmy
10. A Bad Case of Stripes
11. Busy Betty
12. The Best Joke Book For Kids
13. National Parks of the USA
14. The Biggest Story Bible Storybook
15. Paint by Sticker Kids
16. Just Go to Bed
17. It’s OK to be Different
18. Fancy Nancy
19. The Dirt Girl
20. Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
Now have a brief look to these books.
1. Junie B. Jones’s First Boxed Set Ever!( Bestseller Picture Books for 5 year olds)
by Barbara Park (Author), Denise Brunkus (Illustrator)
Published: May 29, 2001
Enjoy fun laughs with Junie B. Jones as she begins school! The first four funny stories of Junie B. Jones’s time in school are now in one special gift box. This box is great for the first day of school, for preschool or a nice gift any time! With Junie B. Jones, kids can learn how to beat the worry of the first day at school. The cost of the box is good for the quality of the books. Above all, the stories are sweet and enjoyable.
2. How to Catch a Unicorn (Bestselling Children’s Horse Books –Picture Books for 5 year olds)
by Adam Wallace (Author), Andy Elkerton (Illustrator)
Published: March 5, 2019
Here is a fun new book from the popular ‘How to Catch’ series, a top pick from the New York Times and USA Today! This book is full of clever traps, smart ideas, funny words, and lots of rainbow unicorn joy. Parents, teachers, and kids will all love this bright tale as the ‘How to Catch’ Kids try to find a magical creature in the zoo. This is the best unicorn gift this year, perfect for birthdays, bedtime, or any time! Kids really like it. The book’s look and the colors are fun and the story is lovely.
I say it’s a good book to buy. Can you find the unicorn? You need to think and plan, So get your traps ready and your team set to touch that rainbow hair!
3. Stellaluna by Janell Cannon (Author)
Published: August 7, 2018
Stellaluna, a cute baby fruit bat, falls from her mom’s hug because of a mean owl. She lands in a bird’s nest, upside down! The birds in the nest take her as their own and she starts to act like them. At the end of the story, there are two pages with real facts about bats. This book is fun and teaches you things, but in a nice way. It’s a great first book.
4. Where’s Bluey? ( Find and search Picture books for 5 years olds)
Your kids will join the fun and search for Bluey and Bingo in this interactive book! But don’t stop there; there are many other hidden items. Kids will be indeed happy to find their findings.
5. Frederick
by Leo Lionni (Author)
Published: January 17, 2017
Winter is near, and all the mice are collecting food, all but one mouse, Frederick. But when the days get shorter and snow starts to fall, it’s Frederick’s stories that make his mouse friends feel warm and happy. Frederick, a book that won a prize in 1967, is loved by many readers for a long time.
6. Woo Hoo! You’re Doing Great!
by Sandra Boynton (Author)
Published: April 4, 2023
This funny and touching book with rhymes reminds us that trying hard is a good thing, whether you’re learning to skate, baking a cake, or even messing up. It’s for kids learning new things and adults who had a tough week. Sometimes we all feel too much and need kind words. And what’s better than a chicken saying: “YAY! YOU’RE DOING GREAT!”
7. Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
by Mac Barnett (Author), Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
Published: October 14, 2014
The well-known team of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, who have won many awards and topped the New York Times best-seller list, bring us a funny story with great pictures.
Sam and Dave have a goal. They want to find something amazing. So they start to dig a hole. They keep digging. But they find… nothing. Still, the day becomes very amazing in the end. If you pay attention while reading this clever story about looking for something special, you’ll find a surprise you didn’t see coming.
8. The Color Monster: A Story about Emotions (Best book for young readers to identify emotions- Picture Books for 5 year olds)
by Anna Llenas (Author)
Published: September 4, 2018
One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling mixed up. He feels mad, happy, calm, sad, and scared all at the same time! A little girl helps him understand each feeling using colors. As the cute monster learns to know his mixed feelings, he feels calm and understands himself better. Everyone will like this simple book. It helps kids grow and understand colors and feelings in a friendly way.
9. Swimmy (Most beloved picture books for 5 year olds)
by Leo Lionni (Author)
Published: January 17, 2017
In the deep sea, there is a group of happy fish. Their water home is full of amazing things, but also danger. The small fish are too scared to come out… until Swimmy arrives. Swimmy teaches his friends that with clever thinking and working together, they can beat any danger.
This loved story about a brave little fish won a prize in 1964. To celebrate Swimmy’s 50th birthday, there is a special hardcover edition that comes with a bonus poster.
10. A Bad Case of Stripes
by David Shannon (Author, Illustrator)
Published: May 1, 2004
Making Friends” is a story about a girl named Camilla Cream. She likes lima beans, but she never eats them. Why? Because the other kids at her school don’t like them. And Camilla is always worried about what other people think about her. This worry is so strong, it makes her have…stripes! This story by Shannon is a good lesson about being yourself. The pictures are full of feelings and go well with the story.
11. Busy Betty
by Reese Witherspoon (Author), Xindi Yan (Illustrator)
Published: October 4, 2022
This little book for kids is by Reese Witherspoon. It’s about Busy Betty, a girl who is always doing something. The pictures show how Betty feels very well. The art by Xindi Yan is like Disney movie characters and kids will like it. The story ends well, when Betty learns how to use her energy and ideas in a good way.
12. The Best Joke Book For Kids (Best joking Picture Books for 5 year olds)
by Rather McSilly (Author)
Published: December 9, 2019
This book is simple to read with one funny part on each page and bright pictures. It’s great for our 5-year-old who can understand jokes. The jokes are simple to get.
13. National Parks of the USA(Best Children’s Picture Books for 5 year olds So Far 2023)
by Kate Siber (Author), Chris Turnham (Illustrator)
Published: July 3, 2018
This book is full of maps and interesting things about the plants and animals found in 21 different parks. The book has beautiful pictures that show the best places in our country. It shows why we should keep these places safe for the future.
You can see Florida’s Everglades with lots of rivers, travel on the fast water of the Grand Canyon, walk through the deserts of Death Valley, and climb the high Rocky Mountains. This book makes you feel like you are really in these wild places.
The book is divided by area (East, Central, Rocky Mountains, West, Tropics, and Alaska). At the starting of each section, there’s a simple map showing park location. Each park starts with a beautiful picture and a short description.
14. The Biggest Story Bible Storybook (Inspirational Books- Picture Books for 5 year olds)
by Kevin DeYoung (Author), Don Clark (Illustrator)
Published: March 25, 2022
This book has 104 short Bible stories written by Kevin DeYoung and pictures by Don Clark. The Bible is a BIG book that tells a BIG story. Each page talks about God, who made the world and has done many things in history and still does things now. In this book, pastor Kevin DeYoung tells this big story in 104 short parts.
DeYoung tells each Bible story in a way that shows how it fits into the big story. Each story has beautiful pictures by Don Clark and ends with a simple prayer.
Both kids and parents can understand and enjoy the big story of the Bible in a simple, exciting way.
15. Paint by Sticker Kids (Children’s Stickers Books- Picture Books for 5 year olds)
by Workman Publishing (Author)
Published: October 25, 2022
I now get these as gifts for every child’s birthday! They are fun and keep kids busy without making noise. I got one for a 5-year-old and helped her with it. Now, she can do it herself. There are lots of different themes to match what any child likes.
16. Just Go to Bed (Adorable bedtime story)
by Mercer Mayer (Author)
Published: April 23, 2001
The stories about Little Critter are so nice. They are funny in a way both kids and parents like. These books are always good, even after a long time.
17. The Fascinating Animal Book for Kids (Top rated picture books for Wild Fascinating Facts)
by Ginjer Clarke (Author)
Published: January 21, 2020
This book is all about animals, from frogs to foxes, and even scorpions and sharks! The Fascinating Animal Book for Kids is packed with 500 fun facts about animals. It talks about cool facts on different kinds of animals like mammals, bugs, frogs, birds, and many others. If your child loves animals, they will love this book.
18. It’s OK to be Different (Picture Books for 5 year olds to teach about Diversity and Kindness)
by Sharon Purtill (Author), Sujata Saha (Illustrator)
Published: September 19, 2019
By showing how children are different from one another, it helps them accept themselves and others as the wonderfully special individuals they are. “It’s OK to be Different” encourages kids to be kind and make friends with those who are different from them.
19. Fancy Nancy: Budding Ballerina
by Jane O’Connor (Author), Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator)
Published: October 8, 2013
This book is great for both kids and parents because it has educational lessons that make the story even better. The book is sturdy and can handle being read many times, and the price is fair. However, after reading it multiple times, these things become less of a problem. Overall, these tiny criticisms don’t take away from how much I recommend this book.
20. The Dirt Girl (A lesson for baby girls to boost confidence-Picture Books for 5 year olds)
by Jodi Dee (Author)
Published: February 11, 2019
Every child should have this book! It’s amazing and will never get old. When Zafera starts school, the other children laugh and tease her. But Zafera doesn’t understand, so she just smiles. It’s a wonderful story about being confident and proud of who you are, because our differences are what make us special. And if you do that, eventually others will see it too.
Conclusion: In conclusion, introducing your 5-year-old to the enchanting world of picture books is a fantastic way to nurture their love for reading and encourage their intellectual growth. As you embark on this reading journey with your child, watch as their language skills, creativity, and love for storytelling flourish.
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