A fabulous choice to read preschoolers who are invited to attend a marriage ceremony. Maisy joins in the celebration of nuptials between Penguin and Ostrich. Wearing her fanciest outfit, she delights in everything about the day, including the pile of gifts, the lovely flowers, and the heartfelt vows. All of the popular parts of the party are featured, like the music, dancing and bouquet toss.
Stories to Read Children Before Attending a Wedding
The first time a child is invited to witness a marriage ceremony and attend the celebration afterwards is a big milestone. The long day is filled to the brim with new experiences that come with a set of expectations in terms of how to behave. Little ones are likely filled with questions about what to wear, whether they have to sit still for a long time, and whether they will have fun at the party. Selecting a variety of children's picture books about weddings is a good place to start talking about expectations. Since every event is unique, ranging from formal and traditional to more relaxed and casual, reading a broad selection of wedding stories will give little ones different perspectives. And for kids invited to participate in the ceremony, make sure to find some good books about flower girlsas well as helpful stories featuring ring bearers that address all of the responsibilities that come with the honor of walking down the aisle.
Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding
A unique perspective from a child who is worried about whether she will be displaced once her uncle gets married. In a story rich with Chinese wedding tradition, including jumping on beds, wearing red clothing for good luck, and bargaining for the bride, Jenny's emotional turmoil comes through clearly. She puts on a brave smile while the bride models a number of dresses and prepares for the tea ceremony. But on the inside she is shedding tears. Fortunately, attentive bride recognizes the little girl's emotional state, and selects her to release a box of butterflies in a gesture of inclusion.
There's a Dodo on the Wedding Cake
A hilarious story about a violin player who has been hired to perform at a spectacular wedding hosted at the fancy Sharemore Hotel. The most magnificent cake catches his attention as he is waiting for the festivities to begin. The astute musician, Mr. Snore, notices that he is not the only one admiring the delectable confection. A giant dodo is atop pecking away at the frosted flowers. In a desperate attempt to preserve the centerpiece of the wedding, he grabs the cake and embarks on an epic escape from a whole parade of critters eager to have a taste. A clever twist at the end will surprise readers who have just completed a tour of beautiful event.
Eloise at the Wedding
A short, illustrated chapter book for kids ready to read on their own. Join Eloise at The Plaza where she discovers a frenzy of activity centered around an upcoming event. The curious six year old can't help but insert herself in the middle of all the preparations and finds herself mesmerized by the beautiful bride in a gown that takes her breath away.
Fancy Nancy and the Wedding of the Century
The fanciest girl around can't help but feel disappointed by the plans for her uncle's upcoming marriage ceremony and celebration. Instead of a party fit for royalty, the venue will be a lakeside cabin without all the frills. To make matters worse, there will not even be a flower girl, dashing Nancy's dreams of sashaying down the aisle in a lovely dress with lots of accessories. Not one to give up, she still finds a way to insert a touch of her personal style on a day focused on what is most important- love and family.
Angelina and the Royal Wedding
It is a big day in Mouseland, the location of a royal matrimony drawing guests from all over the land to witness the ceremony. Angelina and Princess Sophie are honored to be bridesmaids, but the girls get off track when they start exploring the magnificent sites around them. Disaster strikes when they find themselves accidentally locked inside of a tower. Desperate to escape in time for the wedding, they hope someone will come to their rescue.
The Wedding
A giddy cow hurries through a wooded path toward church bells ringing in the distance. Along the way, she picks up some animal friends, including a chipmunk, a duck, and a turtle, who are heading in the same direction. This cumulative rhyming tale of creatures all late for a wedding has a surprise ending that will elicit a few giggles.
Max and Ruby at the Warthogs' Wedding
The Warthogs are about to get married but Max has misplaced the ring. He and Ruby embark on a mission to track down the requisite piece of jewelry using a "bunnyphone". Kids will have fun lifting the flaps as they search along with the duo throughout the many rooms in the huge hotel.
The Scarecrow's Wedding
When Betty and Harry aren't busy scaring crows away, they only have eyes for each other. So it only makes sense to make their love official by getting married. The industrial pair search the farm high and low for all the things they need for the perfect ceremony. A quest for flowers takes Harry on a perilous journey where a rival scarecrow almost ruins the day.
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