Toasting Marshmallows by Kristine O’Connell GeorgeĪ collection of poems and soft illustrations of a family campout. George runs with a deer, gets lost among the trees, encounters a black and white “kitty” that sprays him, and even helps put out a fire.

The text and language in this book is perfect for pre-readers and beginning readers.Ī campground adventure with the “good little monkey who is very curious” and his friend, the man in the yellow hat. A list in the back of the book challenges preschoolers to find animals in each picture facts about animals are included.įour crocodile friends decide to go on a campout. But first he must plug it in…which becomes an adventure all its own.įollow a family’s activities as they camp beside a forest lake. Scaredy Squirrel would rather stay home and enjoy camping via television. Scaredy Squirrel Goes Camping by Melanie Watt Magee and his dog Dee drive into the forest to camp in their camper. Additional text in the sidebars gives more detailed information that could enhance your discussions with preschoolers.Ī Camping Spree With Mr. This alphabet book includes places you may camp, things you may use, and even some famous outdoor people. S Is for S’mores: A Camping Alphabet by Helen Foster James These camping books can help all preschoolers learn more about tents and forests and sleeping outside at a campsite.

Some preschoolers may have been to a forest or other campsite others may have camped in their own backyards and others will have no camping experiences at all. Books are great ways to build and extend preschoolers’ experiences.

S Is for S'mores by Helen Foster James