Preschoolers love to read and learn about things that connect to their personal experiences. Since they are learning to deal with buttons, zippers, snaps, and laces, they are interested in learning more about clothing. Maybe you are planning a clothes theme or study for your classroom. These books are the perfect companion for a clothing unit.
Or reading books about clothing would also support explorations with families, seasons, or an All About Me theme. Check out these clothing books. You may want to look at your local library or online used book sellers to keep costs down.
Clothing Books For Preschoolers
Hats, Hats, Hats, by Ann Morris
“The world is full of hats.” Hats are made of different materials and worn for different reasons. The photos in this book show people all over the world wearing and using hats.
I Love My Hat, by Douglas Florian
A farmer picks up animals on his way to town. Each animal is wearing a piece of clothing and is happy about it, singing a song about what he is wearing.
Whose Shoes? by Stephen R. Swinburne
People who have different jobs wear different kinds of shoes. In part of this book, children can guess the job by looking at the shoes.
Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do, by Kathryn Heling
Each clothesline in this book holds clues to the job that a person does. Children can look at the items pictured and listen to the text. They can make conclusions about what job each person does.
Books for a Clothing Theme in Preschool
Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash, by Sarah Weeks and Nadine Bernard Westcott
Every Monday Mrs. Nelly McNosh does her wash and hangs it up to dry. Her line ends up with a variety of things hanging on it. A fun rhyming book.
Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear? by Nancy White Calstrom and Bruce Degen
This book follows Jesse Bear through his day as he tells what he is wearing (both clothing and other things) with simple poetry.
Corduroy, by Don Freeman
Corduroy waits in the department store for someone to take him home. One girl wants to take him home but her mother notices that Corduroy is missing a button. He searches the store at night for his missing button but doesn’t find it. The next day the girl comes back and buys Corduroy. At home she sews on a button.
Pocket for Corduroy, by Don Freeman
While at the laundromat with Lisa, Corduroy goes looking for something to make a pocket on his overalls. He gets lost and has to spend the night among the washers and dryers.
What are Some Good Books for a Clothes Study?
Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, by Eric Litwin
Pete the Cat is wearing his favorite shirt with four groovy buttons. When a button pops off, what will Pete do?
Llama Llama Red Pajama, by Anna Dewdney
Baby Llama goes to bed but, when alone, wants his mama. When she doesn’t come quickly, llama drama ensues.
Knuffle Bunny, by Mo Willems
Daddy, Trixie, and Knuffle Bunny make a trip to the laundromat to wash clothes. But, when they return home, someone has not made the trip back.
Books for a Clothing Theme in Preschool
The Hat, by Jan Brett
A hedgehog investigates a stocking and gets it stuck on his head. One by one the animals laugh at him but he brags about his warm hat. So the other animals get an idea.
The Mitten, by Jan Brett
A boy loses his mitten in the snow. The mitten becomes a warm retreat for animals, as they squeeze in one by one.
Mary Wore Her Red Dress and Henry Wore His Green Sneakers, by Merle Peek and James Cross Giblin
The text of this book is a version of a folk song. While spotlighting different colors, the text also identifies different types of clothing. (A score in the back of the book provides the melody if you choose to sing the text rather than read it.)
Caps for Sale, by Esphyr Slobodkina
A peddler selling caps takes a nap. When he awakes, he faces an unusual obstacle regarding his caps.
Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, by Kevin Henkes
Lilly takes her purple plastic purse to school and faces some trouble when she cannot stop playing with it.