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JoCoLibrary - Kids - Books for Kindergarteners

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A short selection of books recommended for kindergarten readers. Some are easy readers, and some are books meant to be read aloud by an adult.

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The Artist

The Artist

by Vere, Ed

Book - 2023

A brave little artist goes on an epic adventure to share her creativity with the world, adding color and life to a drab, gray city. A brave little artist goes on an epic adventure to share her creativity with the world, adding color and life to a drab, gray city. Show less

A brave little artist goes on an epic adventure to share her creativity with the world, adding color and life to a drab, gray city. A brave little artist goes on an epic adventure to share her creativity with the world, adding color and life to a drab, gray city. Show less

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Simon and the Better Bone

Simon and the Better Bone

by Tabor, Corey R.

Book - 2023

One day, down by the pond, Simon meets another dog just like him. And that dog has a bone just like his, only better! How will Simon ever get him to trade, when the other pup knows all the same tricks? One day, down by the pond, Simon meets another dog just like him. And that dog has a bone just like his, only better! How will Simon ever get him to trade, when the other pup knows all the same tricks? Show less

One day, down by the pond, Simon meets another dog just like him. And that dog has a bone just like his, only better! How will Simon ever get him to trade, when the other pup knows all the same tricks? One day, down by the pond, Simon meets another dog just like him. And that dog has a bone just like his, only better! How will Simon ever get him to trade, when the other pup knows all the same tricks? Show less

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Jump In!

Jump In!

by Strickland, Shadra

Book - 2023

Celebrates a community coming together through their love of double Dutch. Celebrates a community coming together through their love of double Dutch. Show less

Celebrates a community coming together through their love of double Dutch. Celebrates a community coming together through their love of double Dutch. Show less

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Very Good Hats

Very Good Hats

by Straub, Emma

Book - 2023

Some people think hats are fancy things you can buy at a dressy store, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Some people think hats are fancy things you can buy at a dressy store, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Show less

Some people think hats are fancy things you can buy at a dressy store, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Some people think hats are fancy things you can buy at a dressy store, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Show less

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How to Count to One

How to Count to One

(and Don't Even THINK About Bigger Numbers!)

by Salmon, Caspar

Book - 2023

Get ready to show off your skills in this fun new counting book! But not everything is as it seems . . . is this book really only about counting to "ONE? Get ready to show off your skills in this fun new counting book! But not everything is as it seems . . . is this book really only about counting to "ONE? Show less

Get ready to show off your skills in this fun new counting book! But not everything is as it seems . . . is this book really only about counting to "ONE? Get ready to show off your skills in this fun new counting book! But not everything is as it seems . . . is this book really only about counting to "ONE? Show less

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The Kindest Red

The Kindest Red

A Story of Hijab and Friendship

by Muhammad, Ibtihaj

Book - 2023

Sisters Faizah and Asiyah learn how to spread kindness on school picture day. Sisters Faizah and Asiyah learn how to spread kindness on school picture day. Show less

Sisters Faizah and Asiyah learn how to spread kindness on school picture day. Sisters Faizah and Asiyah learn how to spread kindness on school picture day. Show less

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Hidden Gem

Hidden Gem

by Liu, Linda

Book - 2023

When a small pebble sees others gathering on the steps of the Museum of Rocks, he grows curious. Once inside the esteemed halls, he is shocked by what he discovers. When a small pebble sees others gathering on the steps of the Museum of Rocks, he grows curious. Once inside the esteemed halls, he is shocked by what he discovers. Show less

When a small pebble sees others gathering on the steps of the Museum of Rocks, he grows curious. Once inside the esteemed halls, he is shocked by what he discovers. When a small pebble sees others gathering on the steps of the Museum of Rocks, he grows curious. Once inside the esteemed halls, he is shocked by what he discovers. Show less

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My Powerful Hair

My Powerful Hair

by Lindstrom, Carole

Book - 2023

After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her. After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her. Show less

After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her. After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her. Show less

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Jumper

Jumper

A Day in the Life of A Backyard Jumping Spider

by Lanan, Jessica

Book - 2023

From critically acclaimed illustrator of The Lost Package comes a bold nonfiction story following a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider. From critically acclaimed illustrator of The Lost Package comes a bold nonfiction story following a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider. Show less

From critically acclaimed illustrator of The Lost Package comes a bold nonfiction story following a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider. From critically acclaimed illustrator of The Lost Package comes a bold nonfiction story following a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider. Show less

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The Good Egg

The Good Egg

by John, Jory

Book - 2019

When the other eggs in his carton behave badly, the good egg feels like he needs to be perfect. When the other eggs in his carton behave badly, the good egg feels like he needs to be perfect. Show less

When the other eggs in his carton behave badly, the good egg feels like he needs to be perfect. When the other eggs in his carton behave badly, the good egg feels like he needs to be perfect. Show less

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Penny & Pip

Penny & Pip

by Fleming, Candace

Book - 2023

Penny goes on a class field trip to the museum and befriends a baby dinosaur. Penny goes on a class field trip to the museum and befriends a baby dinosaur. Show less

Penny goes on a class field trip to the museum and befriends a baby dinosaur. Penny goes on a class field trip to the museum and befriends a baby dinosaur. Show less

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You Go First

You Go First

by Bernstein, Ariel

Book - 2023

Cat learns that being a good friend means trying new things and putting others first. Cat learns that being a good friend means trying new things and putting others first. Show less

Cat learns that being a good friend means trying new things and putting others first. Cat learns that being a good friend means trying new things and putting others first. Show less

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One Chicken Nugget

One Chicken Nugget

by Bentley, Tadgh

Book - 2023

Everybody knows monsters love chicken nuggets, but Frank loved them more than most. This is a problem if you happen to sell chicken nuggets, and Celeste sells the finest nuggets around. Everybody knows monsters love chicken nuggets, but Frank loved them more than most. This is a problem if you happen to sell chicken nuggets, and Celeste sells the finest nuggets around. Show less

Everybody knows monsters love chicken nuggets, but Frank loved them more than most. This is a problem if you happen to sell chicken nuggets, and Celeste sells the finest nuggets around. Everybody knows monsters love chicken nuggets, but Frank loved them more than most. This is a problem if you happen to sell chicken nuggets, and Celeste sells the finest nuggets around. Show less

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The King of Kindergarten

The King of Kindergarten

by Barnes, Derrick

Book - 2019

Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great first day of kindergarten. Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great first day of kindergarten. Show less

Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great first day of kindergarten. Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great first day of kindergarten. Show less

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You Rule!

You Rule!

by Alexander, Rilla

Book - 2023

A book about measuring the immeasurables in life! A book about measuring the immeasurables in life! Show less

A book about measuring the immeasurables in life! A book about measuring the immeasurables in life! Show less

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There Are No Bears in This Bakery

There Are No Bears in This Bakery

by Sarcone-Roach, Julia

Book - 2019

When Muffin, a cat, hears a suspicious noise at the Little Bear Bakery, his investigation reveals a hungry bear cub. When Muffin, a cat, hears a suspicious noise at the Little Bear Bakery, his investigation reveals a hungry bear cub. Show less

When Muffin, a cat, hears a suspicious noise at the Little Bear Bakery, his investigation reveals a hungry bear cub. When Muffin, a cat, hears a suspicious noise at the Little Bear Bakery, his investigation reveals a hungry bear cub. Show less

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Hair Love

Hair Love

A Celebration of Daddies and Daughters Everywhere

by Cherry, Matthew A.

Book - 2019

A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Show less

A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Show less

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Biscuit Wants to Play

Biscuit Wants to Play

by Capucilli, Alyssa Satin

Book - 2001

The puppy Biscuit makes friends with two kittens. The puppy Biscuit makes friends with two kittens. Show less

The puppy Biscuit makes friends with two kittens. The puppy Biscuit makes friends with two kittens. Show less

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Hi, Jack!

Hi, Jack!

by Barnett, Mac

Book - 2019

An impish rabbit takes a purse--and a lipstick--from a grey-haired lady and uses them and Rex, a dog, to get into mischief. An impish rabbit takes a purse--and a lipstick--from a grey-haired lady and uses them and Rex, a dog, to get into mischief. Show less

An impish rabbit takes a purse--and a lipstick--from a grey-haired lady and uses them and Rex, a dog, to get into mischief. An impish rabbit takes a purse--and a lipstick--from a grey-haired lady and uses them and Rex, a dog, to get into mischief. Show less

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Moon

Moon

A Peek-through Picture Book

by Teckentrup, Britta

Book - 2018

Die-cut pages show the phases of the moon as it shines on animals all over the world, from sea turtles laying eggs on the beach to frogs in the jungle and mice in the fields. Die-cut pages show the phases of the moon as it shines on animals all over the world, from sea turtles laying eggs on the beach to frogs in the jungle and mice in the fields. Show less

Die-cut pages show the phases of the moon as it shines on animals all over the world, from sea turtles laying eggs on the beach to frogs in the jungle and mice in the fields. Die-cut pages show the phases of the moon as it shines on animals all over the world, from sea turtles laying eggs on the beach to frogs in the jungle and mice in the fields. Show less

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Saturday

Saturday

by Mora, Oge

Book - 2019

When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together. When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together. Show less

When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together. When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together. Show less

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Dreamers

Dreamers

by Morales, Yuyi

Book - 2018

An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. Show less

An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. Show less

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Hey-ho, to Mars We'll Go!

Hey-ho, to Mars We'll Go!

A Space-age Version of the Farmer in the Dell

by Lendroth, Susan

Book - 2018

Explore the science behind a trip to Mars, from launch to landing on the Red Planet. Set to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell," this jaunty jo...Show more Explore the science behind a trip to Mars, from launch to landing on the Red Planet. Set to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell," this jaunty journey follows five adorable, bobble-headed astronauts as they learn how to bathe in zero gravity, grow veggies in space, and entertain themselves on the six-month trip. Show less

Explore the science behind a trip to Mars, from launch to landing on the Red Planet. Set to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell," this jaunty jo...Show more Explore the science behind a trip to Mars, from launch to landing on the Red Planet. Set to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell," this jaunty journey follows five adorable, bobble-headed astronauts as they learn how to bathe in zero gravity, grow veggies in space, and entertain themselves on the six-month trip. Show less

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Chicken Said, "Cluck!"

Chicken Said, "Cluck!"

by Grant, Judyann

Book - 2008

Earl and Pearl do not want Chicken's help in the garden, until a swarm of grasshoppers arrives and her true talent shines. Earl and Pearl do not want Chicken's help in the garden, until a swarm of grasshoppers arrives and her true talent shines. Show less

Earl and Pearl do not want Chicken's help in the garden, until a swarm of grasshoppers arrives and her true talent shines. Earl and Pearl do not want Chicken's help in the garden, until a swarm of grasshoppers arrives and her true talent shines. Show less

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Dragons Love Tacos

Dragons Love Tacos

by Rubin, Adam

Book - 2012

Explores the love dragons have for tacos, and the dangers of feeding them them anything with spicy salsa. Explores the love dragons have for tacos, and the dangers of feeding them them anything with spicy salsa. Show less

Explores the love dragons have for tacos, and the dangers of feeding them them anything with spicy salsa. Explores the love dragons have for tacos, and the dangers of feeding them them anything with spicy salsa. Show less

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