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May 12, 2026

PA Promise for Children Releases May List of Books for Preschoolers

Pennsylvania Promise for Children has released its May list of recommended books for preschoolers that includes eight titles across four categories.

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The four categories in which PA Promise for Children has organized the books are: Language and Literacy Skills, Social and Emotional Development, Learning Through Play, Mathematical Thinking and Expression.

This month’s selections are:

Language and Literacy Skills

  • The Grumpy Morning (Pamela Duncan Edwards)
  • Harry the Dirty Dog (Gene Zion)

Social and Emotional Development

  • Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash (Sarah Weeks) 
  • The Flea’s Sneeze (Karla Firehammer)

Learning Through Play 

  • Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear? (Nancy White Carlstrom)
  • Caps for Sale (Esphyr Slobodkina)

Mathematical Thinking and Expression

  • Spaghetti and Meatballs for All! (Marilyn Burns)
  • Cora Cooks Pancit (Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore)

To view the entire list, visit PA Promise for Children’s website.

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May 14, 2025

PA Promise for Children Releases May Booklist for Preschoolers

PA Promise for Children has released its list of books for preschoolers for May that includes eight books across four categories.

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The booklist features selections by the following topics: Language and Literacy Skills, Social and Emotional Development, Learning Through Play, and Mathematical Thinking and Expression.

The selections for May include:

Language and Literacy Skills

  • The Grumpy Morning (Pamela Duncan Edwards)
  • Harry the Dirty Dog (Gene Zion)

Social and Emotional Development

  • Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash (Sarah Weeks)
  • The Flea’s Sneeze (Karla Firehammer)

Learning Through Play

  • Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear? (Nancy White Carlstrom)
  • Caps for Sale (Esphyr Slobodkina)

Mathematical Thinking and Expression

  • Spaghetti and Meatballs for All! (Marilyn Burns)
  • Cora Cooks Pancit (Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore)

The entire list is available on PA Promise for Children’s website.