The Best All About Me Books For Preschoolers
The beginning of a new school year is a great time for kids to get to know each other. That’s why many teachers like to use an all about me thematic unit in their preschool classroom to kick off the first day of school and beyond.
If you are looking for a book list to support your all about me lesson plans, I’m here to help you out. Here is a huge list of some of my favorite all about me books for preschoolers.
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DIY Books for Your All About Me Theme
Some of the most engaging books you can share with your kids are DIY books featuring the kids themselves. Teachers often tell me that homemade class books are their kids’ favorite books in their class library.
From alphabet books featuring each child’s name to books featuring their families and more, stop by my post about engaging Class Books to find lots of DIY all about me books that you can make for your preschool classroom.
All About Me Themed Books
Here are my favorite books for your All About Me preschool theme. They will be a great addition to your class library.
Be You! by Peter H. Reynolds
This book is a great pick that presents a beautiful message that is meaningful for both young and old. It encourages you and your kids to be proud to be yourself.
Marvelous Me by Lisa Bullard
The main character, Alex, tells us what makes him special…or a superhero. This book encourages kids to think about what makes them special.
Incredible Me! By Kathi Appelt
This is a great story about an energetic young girl who explores what makes her special. It’s a great introduction to the important topic of self-esteem.
I Like Me! By Nancy Carlson
With cute illustrations, this wonderful book has a message that we should try again when we make mistakes.
What I Like About Me by Allia Zobel Nolan
Help foster self-esteem with this fun book that even includes a mirror in the back. The message is that being different makes us special.
Arm Pits? By Xavia McCloud
This cute and creative book talks about various body parts and their functions. Of course…we have armpits for tickling 🙂
I’m Gonna Like Me by Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis’ book teaches kids to love themselves when they do good things AND when they make mistakes…. a lesson that is even good for adults.
I Can Be Anything by Jerry Spinelli
This title is a sweet and silly take on the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
The Colors of Us by Karen Katz
The author celebrates diversity in skin color and describes all of the different skin tones as something delicious.
The Skin You Live In by Michael Tyler
Here is another book that uses delicious food to describe our skin’s different colors. This book celebrates a beautiful message. “Think how lucky you are that the skin you live in so beautifully holds the you who’s within.”
Whoever You Are by Mem Fox
You can help children recognize our similarities and accept and celebrate our differences with the simple text in this book.
It’s OK to be Different by Sharon Purtill
The author highlights how kids are different and encourages them to be friends with and be kind to people who are different from themselves.
Be Who You Are! By Todd Parr
This is a colorful and fun picture book that reminds kids that their uniqueness is something to celebrate.
All About Me by National Geographic Kids
A non-fiction book that introduces kids to the parts of the human body.
Shades of People by Shelley Rotner
This book helps foster an appreciation for all people as it celebrates all shades of people.
Chrysanthemum by Keven Henkes
This great book teaches young children about kindness and encourages them to embrace everyone’s uniqueness. It is ideal for the first week of school when kids learn their classmates’ names.
I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont
Here is a fun picture book that tells kids it’s great to be yourself, no matter what. With catchy rhymes and colorful pictures, it shows why loving all the little things about you, like messy hair or silly smiles, is so important.
A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
In this creative story, you will follow a little girl named Camilla as she battles a bad case of stripes and learns that she should be true to herself.
Make DIY Class All About Me Books for Your Kids
Making some DIY class books is a great way to add personalized books to support your all about me theme. The books can be customized with all the names from your class list and even pictures of your kids. You can purchase a set of printable class books in my store. Click on the image to check it out.
Buy The Class Book Bundle on TPT
Do you prefer to shop on TPT? You can also purchase the Class Book Bundle in my TPT store.
