Unleashing Imagination: Perfect Picture Books for Dramatic Play with Props
- khaleshia
- Nov 27, 2023
- 1 min read
It's National Picture Book Month! Find the perfect picture books for dramatic play with props.

November is National Picture Book Month. Picture books are central to our Belle's Book Club Residencies and Belle's Book Club Playgroups. Good picture books are the perfect companion for dramatic play.
In our Belle's Book Residencies, we often use simple props to enhance the storytelling experience. Use what you have on hand to bring the story and characters to life.
Great books + Dramatic Play = A Fun and Meaningful Learning Experience
Take a look at some of these picture books that can encourage dramatic play with props.
The Squiggle by Carole Lexa Schaefer

Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis

Who Knew What a Blanket Could Do? by Leigh Mayo

What To Do With A Box by Jane Yolen and Chris Sheban

Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson

The Red Balloon by A. Lomorisse

Maya's Magical Laundry Basket by Carolyn Florey and John Garrity
