Choose a theme for a book. Use ideas from a typical preschool curriculum. Letters, numbers, colors, shapes and body parts are all simple ideas with which children can help. Preschools can also create original books based on other popular literature children love to read. Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" or Bill Martin's "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you See?" are books that can be revised so that children can create their own version.
Have each child create their page or pages of the book. Give each child some direction on their contribution. Preschoolers can cut and glue pictures on their paper and color it to make it their own. Teachers should make sure the students' names are written on each page so when they share the book they will know who created each page.
Create a front cover out of construction paper. Include a title and appropriate picture for the book. Include the class name, such as "Mrs. Smith's Morning Preschool." On another piece of construction paper, list students' names. This will become the back cover of the book.
Laminate all pages of the book. For durability, it is wise to send the pages and covers through the lamination process so that it will not rip, tear, or come to any harm when used by preschoolers. Remember, this is a rare, one-of-a-kind book.
Assemble the book. Use a three-hole punch to make three holes along the left edge of all pages and the covers. Put all pages in order, including the front and back cover. Use a loose-leaf binder for each hole to hold all pages together. This will allow pages to turn easily for easy reading.