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JoCoLibrary - Kids - Books for Kindergarteners

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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  • In this book you'll find empowering and motivating reminders that you can do anything as long as you believe in yourself.
    BookNew York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2024] — EP James LeBron 04/2024
  • A sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than he really is
    BookNew York : Random House Studio, [2024] — E FIC Kalb Bess 12/2023
  • It's ducks vs. goose in a beachside food truck showdown
    BookNew York : Doubleday Books for Young Readers, [2024] — E FICTION Lavoie Laura 06/2024
  • Captures the unforgettable moment when a child learns how to pump on a swing.
    BookMinneapolis, MN : Carolrhoda Books, [2024] — E FICTION Lucianov Stephani 07/2024
  • A book about measuring the immeasurables in life!
    BookSan Francisco : Handprint Books, an imprint of Chronicle Books, 2023. — EP Alexande Rilla
  • 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.
    BookNew York : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarpersCollinsPublisher, 2023 — E FIC Bentley Tadgh 05/2023
  • Cat learns that being a good friend means trying new things and putting others first.
    BookNew York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2023] — E FICTION Bernstei Ariel 06/2023
  • Penny goes on a class field trip to the museum and befriends a baby dinosaur.
    BookNew York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2023] — EP Fleming Candace 06/2023
  • Jumper

    a Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider

    Lanan, Jessica,
    From critically acclaimed illustrator of The Lost Package comes a bold nonfiction story following a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider.
    BookNew York : Roaring Brook Press, 2023. — J 595.44 Lanan 04/2023
  • 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.
    BookNew York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2023. — E FIC Lindstro Carole 03/2023
  • 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.
    BookNew York, NY : Henry Holt and Company, 2023. — E FIC Liu Linda 07/2023
  • How to Count to One

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

    Salmon, Caspar, 1981-
    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?
    BookLincoln, MA : Nosy Crow, 2023. — E FICTION Salmon Caspar 06/2023
  • Some people think hats are fancy things you can buy at a dressy store, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.
    BookNew York : Rocky Pond Books, 2023. — EP Straub Emma 03/2023
  • Celebrates a community coming together through their love of double Dutch.
    BookNew York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2023. — E FICTION Strickla Shadra 01/2023
  • 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?
    BookNew York, NY : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2023] — E FIC Tabor Corey 05/2023
  • The Kindest Red

    a Story of Hijab and Friendship

    Muhammad, Ibtihaj, 1985-
    Sisters Faizah and Asiyah learn how to spread kindness on school picture day.
    BookNew York : Little, Brown and Company, [2023] — E FICTION Muhammad Ibtihaj 02/2023
  • 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.
    BookNew York : Doubleday Books for Young Readers, [2023] — E FIC Vere Ed 03/2023
  • Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great first day of kindergarten.
    BookNew York, NY : Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2019] — E FIC Barnes Derrick 06/2019
  • When the other eggs in his carton behave badly, the good egg feels like he needs to be perfect.
    BookNew York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2019] — E FIC John Jory 02/2019
  • When Muffin, a cat, hears a suspicious noise at the Little Bear Bakery, his investigation reveals a hungry bear cub.
    BookNew York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2019] — E FIC SarconeR Julia 01/2019