Books for Kindergarteners & First Graders
A mix of sure fire hits for early elementary children to listen to, and to read on their own! (Updated March 2020)
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Ablaze With Color
Tells the story of painter and teacher Alma Thomas, discussing her childhood, teaching career and activism.
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12 Days of Kindness
In this variation on the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," a child explores the many ways to be kind.
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Wildflowers
Sisters Clemmie, Matilda, and Emma embark on an adventure of the imagination through the jungles of a mysterious island, which reveals the unbreakable bond they share.
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Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela's best friend. They do everything together but not after today--not after Evelyn moves away.
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What Will You Be?
What will you be when you grow up? A young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth.
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Rainbow Hands
When a little boy paints his nails with his mom's nail polish, he finds colors to express his every mood and feeling.
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Magic Candies
A young boy discovers that hard candies will provide him with magical powers.
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All From A Walnut
Following a family tradition, Grandpa gives Emilia a walnut and together they plant and care for it, but as her little nut grows into a tree, Grandpa begins to slow down until one sad day Emilia has to say goodbye.
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Be A Good Ancestor
Thought-provoking stanzas encourage readers of all ages to consider they ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and encourages them to think deeply about their behaviors.
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Always With You, Always With Me
Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Rowland and educator Jessica McKay have crafted a lyrical celebration of working moms everywhere and a soothing story for their children.
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