New Years Book Picks worth Celebrating!

New Years is a great time to explore new traditions and great books with preschoolers. 
My book picks for New Years include fun books that can be paired with extension activities, support early learning, and give children a peek into other cultures. 

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Squirrel's New Year's Resolution

We love books that inspire extension activities!
We paired Squirrel's New Year's Resolution with an engaging countdown craft and activity in the block center. 
Grab your Free Countdown Crafts and read more here. 

Happy New Year Around the World

Explore New Years traditions from all around the world in this fun book. 
Children can color the pages after reading along with an adult. 

The Stars Will Still Shine

For young children, hearing that there will be New Year can sometimes be confusing. What does this mean for them? This books helps children to find comfort as they discover many things in their world will remain the same. 

Shante Keys and the New Year's Peas

Families from all over the world have their own special traditions for New Years. 
This is a great rhyming book that shows how one little girl realizes her family is missing an important part of their celebration and sets out to make it right. 

Freedom Soup

Cook up some history with this book, Freedom Soup. Explore how Haitians celebrate the New Year by making a special soup!

The Night Before New Year's

At some time or another every child seems to have a goal of staying up all night. Fortunately for their parents, few children make it to midnight. 
Read to find out how long these children make it after a fun filled evening of celebrating the upcoming New Year!

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I hope you discovered some wonderful new books to share with your preschoolers all about New Years!
​Visit my Book Shop to find even more fun book picks. 

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More New Years Fun for Preschoolers:

New Years Activity Pack
Free New Years Crafts
New Year's Lesson Planning Page
New Years Pattern Block Mats