Here Are the "First Books" Your Preschooler Must Read

Anything that creates school readiness — ABCs, simple sentence structure, basic numbers — or that teaches basic scientific concepts (like gravity). Pro-social messaging, positive role models, and stereotype-defying can have a big impact. Take your kid's lead on scary stuff (some 4-year-olds like a little bit); avoid sexy stuff. Try:

• Star Stuff: Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos
• My New Friend Is So Fun!: An Elephant and Piggie Book
• Circle Square Moose