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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Elena Rides
Elena wants to ride her bike. “She steadies, she readies. She wobbles, she bobbles . . . KA-BANG!” Learning to ride a bike is hard, but Elena can do it as long as she tries again.
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Abuela's Library
Alfonso and Abuela love to spend Saturday afternoons finding books at the library and reading them together beneath their favorite oak tree. But when their beloved tree is cut down, can Alfonso transform the stump into something magical for their whole community--their very own neighborhood library?
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The Bright Side
An unhoused child, starting at a new school while living with his family in an old school bus, uses his creativity and resilience to save the class pizza party. Based on the author’s personal experience.
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When We Gather
A Cherokee child celebrates the family tradition of gathering wild onions for a big community meal, a significant tradition among several southeastern tribes.
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Insha'Allah, No, Maybe So
Ranya gets frustrated when her mom just says "Insha'allah" whenever Ranya asks for something, but as the two talk, both Ranya and mom realize Insha'allah means so much more.
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In Between
Vivid photos shine a light on how animals, just like people, can find themselves stuck in some awkward in-between stages.
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This Is A Story
A tale about the power of finding the perfect book.
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Being Home
On a day filled with anticipation, a young Cherokee girl bids farewell to her familiar city life and documents the changing landscape through drawings as her family moves to their ancestral land and embraces their new home.
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Fox Versus Fox
A woodland fox and an arctic fox discover they are more alike than different.
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Ursula Upside Down
Ursula is disconcerted to realize she’s living her life upside down – or is she?
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