Writing is one of the five early literacy practices outlined by the Every Child Ready to Read initiative. Before children can write, they must develop the fine motor skills that will enable them to hold and manipulate writing implements. When babies and toddlers practice turning pages, lift flaps, trace their fingers along lines, or point to specific objects, they begin to develop these motor skills. Preschoolers develop the fine motor skills they will need to write by tracing lines with their fingers, pointing out small objects on pages, drawing, and learning about shapes. (Letters, after all, consist of shapes and lines.) They also begin to learn that written words help us communicate. Some of the books on this list will encourage preschoolers to hone their own skills, while others tell stories of kids like them who are learning how and why to write.
A young boy wants to write a story, but while he knows his letters, he doesn't know how to spell many words. Soon he discovers that all of us, including him, have what we need to write our own perfect story.
A young boy wants to write a story, but while he knows his letters, he doesn't know how to spell many words. Soon he discovers that all of us, including him, have what we need to write our own perfect story.
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A young boy wants to write a story, but while he knows his letters, he doesn't know how to spell many words. Soon he discovers that all of us, including him, have what we need to write our own perfect story.
A young boy wants to write a story, but while he knows his letters, he doesn't know how to spell many words. Soon he discovers that all of us, including him, have what we need to write our own perfect story.
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In this book with no pictures, the reader has to say every silly word, no matter what.
In this book with no pictures, the reader has to say every silly word, no matter what.
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In this book with no pictures, the reader has to say every silly word, no matter what.
In this book with no pictures, the reader has to say every silly word, no matter what.
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When Duncan arrives at school one morning, he finds a stack of letters, one from each of his crayons, complaining about how he uses them.
When Duncan arrives at school one morning, he finds a stack of letters, one from each of his crayons, complaining about how he uses them.
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When Duncan arrives at school one morning, he finds a stack of letters, one from each of his crayons, complaining about how he uses them.
When Duncan arrives at school one morning, he finds a stack of letters, one from each of his crayons, complaining about how he uses them.
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A young girl walks through the bustling city, while a pigeon flies above, both spotting hidden shapes at every turn.
A young girl walks through the bustling city, while a pigeon flies above, both spotting hidden shapes at every turn.
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A young girl walks through the bustling city, while a pigeon flies above, both spotting hidden shapes at every turn.
A young girl walks through the bustling city, while a pigeon flies above, both spotting hidden shapes at every turn.
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Carlos wants to write his name like some of his friends can. After he practices over and over again, Carlos is proud to show his friends what he can do.
Carlos wants to write his name like some of his friends can. After he practices over and over again, Carlos is proud to show his friends what he can do.
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Carlos wants to write his name like some of his friends can. After he practices over and over again, Carlos is proud to show his friends what he can do.
Carlos wants to write his name like some of his friends can. After he practices over and over again, Carlos is proud to show his friends what he can do.
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Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears " Click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. " But Farmer Brown's problems get bigger when his cows start leaving him notes!
Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears " Click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. " But Farmer Brown's problems get bigger when his cows start leaving him notes!
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Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears " Click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. " But Farmer Brown's problems get bigger when his cows start leaving him notes!
Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears " Click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. Click, clack, moo. " But Farmer Brown's problems get bigger when his cows start leaving him notes!
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In this wordless picture book, each image starts with a single line, whether made by a pencil or the blade of a skate--and the magic flows from there.
In this wordless picture book, each image starts with a single line, whether made by a pencil or the blade of a skate--and the magic flows from there.
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In this wordless picture book, each image starts with a single line, whether made by a pencil or the blade of a skate--and the magic flows from there.
In this wordless picture book, each image starts with a single line, whether made by a pencil or the blade of a skate--and the magic flows from there.
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Dog loves books, but one day he receives a strange one in the mail--it's blank! Soon, Dog realizes that this book is not for reading, but for drawing. Before long, Dog is doodling and drawing himself into a new world, full of friends and surprises.
Dog loves books, but one day he receives a strange one in the mail--it's blank! Soon, Dog realizes that this book is not for reading, but for drawing. Before long, Dog is doodling and drawing himself into a new world, full of friends and surprises.
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Dog loves books, but one day he receives a strange one in the mail--it's blank! Soon, Dog realizes that this book is not for reading, but for drawing. Before long, Dog is doodling and drawing himself into a new world, full of friends and surprises.
Dog loves books, but one day he receives a strange one in the mail--it's blank! Soon, Dog realizes that this book is not for reading, but for drawing. Before long, Dog is doodling and drawing himself into a new world, full of friends and surprises.
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As a little girl discovers things round, square, and rectangular in her urban neighborhood, she is reminded of her Chinese American culture.
As a little girl discovers things round, square, and rectangular in her urban neighborhood, she is reminded of her Chinese American culture.
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As a little girl discovers things round, square, and rectangular in her urban neighborhood, she is reminded of her Chinese American culture.
As a little girl discovers things round, square, and rectangular in her urban neighborhood, she is reminded of her Chinese American culture.
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Did you know that eggs have an oval shape, and boxes are square-shaped? Young learners will explore and identify basic shapes.
Did you know that eggs have an oval shape, and boxes are square-shaped? Young learners will explore and identify basic shapes.
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Did you know that eggs have an oval shape, and boxes are square-shaped? Young learners will explore and identify basic shapes.
Did you know that eggs have an oval shape, and boxes are square-shaped? Young learners will explore and identify basic shapes.
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Takes readers on an trip to a farm, pointing out the many familiar shapes they encounter in the farm's buildings, foods, and fields.
Takes readers on an trip to a farm, pointing out the many familiar shapes they encounter in the farm's buildings, foods, and fields.
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Takes readers on an trip to a farm, pointing out the many familiar shapes they encounter in the farm's buildings, foods, and fields.
Takes readers on an trip to a farm, pointing out the many familiar shapes they encounter in the farm's buildings, foods, and fields.
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