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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Punky Aloha
When shy Punky sets out to get butter for her grandmother’s famous banana bread, she meets new friends and gains new confidence along the way.
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Summer Is Here
A young girl enjoys a perfect summer day from pool time with friends and a game of double Dutch to a community cookout in the shade.
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Bros
Celebrating boyhood and friendship, this upbeat story follows a group of young Black boys as they spend an adventure-filled day living their best lives in their community.
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It's Pride, Baby!
A queer family celebrates Black Pride in Washington, D.C.
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Zora, the Story Keeper
A young Black girl and her aunt celebrate the wonder and magic of their family's legacy through storytelling.
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All That Grows
A boy discovers he has much to learn while observing plants with his older sister. A story about cultivating patience and letting knowledge grow.
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Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur?
A young girl searches for her best friend, a dinosaur who became invisible when she gave him a bath.
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