Suggested Reading for Kindergarten

Suggested Reading for Kindergarten

Updated October 14, 2023
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Aalfred and Aalbert
Hood, Morag
Paper Book
A heartwarming story of blossoming friendship between two aardvarks who are very much opposites. Aalfred and Aalbert lead solitary lives. Sometimes, Aalfred thinks he might like to be part of a pair, and sometimes Aalbert thinks he might like to be one of two. But...
How Dinosaurs Went Extinct: A Safety Guide
Dyckman, Ame
Paper Book
From author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Jenn Harney comes a hilarious faux-cautionary tale featuring dad jokes and tantrum-throwing dinosaurs!   In this outrageous "safety guide," a child in a museum asks their parents how the dinosaurs all became extinct. Well,...
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Barnett, Mac
Paper Book
Instant New York Times bestseller! The MOMENTOUS debut of a groundbreaking Fairy Tale series -- a brilliantly crafted, hilarious twist on this beloved classic, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, from renowned, award-winning, and New York Times bestselling duo and...
Brenda is a sheep
Hood, Morag (Illustrator)
Paper Book
Tale that turns the "wolf in sheep's clothing" story right on its head, and shows kids that things are not always as they seem. Brenda is exactly like all the other sheep. Well, except for the sharp teeth, gray fur, sharp claws, and orange sweater. All the sheep think that Brenda...
Milo imagines the world
de la Peña, Matt
Paper Book
The team behind the Newbery Medal winner and Caldecott Honor book Last Stop on Market Street and the award-winning New York Times bestseller Carmela Full of Wishes once again delivers a poignant and timely picture book that's sure to become an instant classic.
Milo imagines the world
de la Peña, Matt
Paper Book
The team behind the Newbery Medal winner and Caldecott Honor book Last Stop on Market Street and the award-winning New York Times bestseller Carmela Full of Wishes once again delivers a poignant and timely picture book that's sure to become an instant classic.
Mina
Forsythe, Matthew
Paper Book
Five starred reviews! Named Best Picture Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews and Shelf Awareness "Marvelous mouse-sized mischief for all ages." --Booklist (starred review) From the creator of the acclaimed and beloved Pokko and...
My elephant
Horá?ek, Petr.
Paper Book
Both funny and sweet, this intergenerational story trumpets one boy's boundless imagination -- and shows how truly infectious it can be. (Age 3 and up) What to do when Grandpa and Grandma are too busy to play? Ask your imaginary elephant, of course! He's tons of fun, even if he...
Mr. Squirrel and the Moon
Meschenmoser, Sebastian
Paper Book
Winter 2015 Top Ten IndieNext Pick When Mr. Squirrel awakens to find that the moon has landed on his tree, he frantically tries to get rid of it before someone suspects him of stealing it and puts him in jail. But when he rolls the moon off of his tree, it's gets stuck on...
Julián is a mermaid
Love, Jessica
Paper Book
Winner of a 2019 Stonewall Book Award In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women...
It fell from the sky
Fan, Terry
Paper Book
I want a dog
Agee, Jon
Paper Book
A girl seeks her perfect pet at a wonderfully unusual animal shelter in this comical read-aloud by the award-winning creator of Life on Mars The Copley County Animal Shelter has an aardvark, a lizard, a goose, a weasel, and plenty more. But do they have a puppy? The girl...

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