Reading with your kindergartener helps your child build strong literacy skills and a lifelong love of books. Not only do stories introduce new vocabulary and ideas, but truly engaging kids’ books help children connect with characters, explore emotions, and develop reading comprehension skills. Whether it’s a silly book, an exploration of Earth, or an interactive story, these kindergarten books will help you share the love of reading together.
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Beautiful Oops!
Written and illustrated by Barney Saltzberg
Mistakes can become wonderful with a little creativity. This uplifting book encourages kids to embrace imperfections and see them as opportunities for new ideas!
Press Here
Written and illustrated by Hervé Tullet
This interactive book helps kids feel like they’re part of the story. They press, tap, shake, and tilt the book, mesmerized as the dots in the story react.
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
Written and illustrated by Mo Willems
This classic book engages students in a pigeon’s quest to drive a bus—which comes with begging, pleading, and a big tantrum. Kids love jumping in to tell the pigeon “No!”
There’s a Monster at the End of this Book
Written by Jon Stone and illustrated by Michael Smollin
Get ready for some giggles! As Grover tells readers not to turn the pages—because there’s a monster at the end of the book—kids can’t help but turn them anyway.
Zero
Written and illustrated by Kathryn Otoshi
In this story, Zero feels empty and wishes she had value like the other numbers. Then she discovers that by working together, she can create something greater. This inspiring book encourages kids to see their potential.
You Matter
Written and illustrated by Christian Robinson
This book reminds kids that everyone—no matter how big, small, near, or far—matters. It encourages kids to see value in themselves and others, celebrating the importance of every person’s story.
Olivia
Written and illustrated by Ian Falconer
Kids love Olivia, an energetic little pig who loves to sing, dance, and explore. This delightful book celebrates imagination and the joy of being yourself.
One World: 24 Hours on Planet Earth
Written by Nicola Davies, illustrated by Jenni Desmond
Get ready to take a trip around the world with this engaging book. Readers go on a journey through different ecosystems, showing how all life on Earth is connected.
Knuffle Bunny
Written and illustrated by Mo Willems
In this book, Trixie and her dad go to the laundromat, but she loses her Knuffle Bunny along the way. Kids will connect with Trixie’s special bond with her beloved Knuffle Bunny.
Today I Feel Silly: And Other Moods That Make My Day
Written by Jamie Lee Curtis, illustrated by Laura Cornell
This book helps kids develop emotional awareness and the ability to talk about the different moods that they experience. Use this book as a way to check in with your child about how they are feeling—and how those feelings naturally change throughout the day.
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ALL Word Family Circle It
- Welcome to the ALL word family! Circle the right ALL word to complete each sentence. Which short A word is something you can throw? Underline it! The more word families you know, the more new words you can read. Keep going with these short vowels worksheets and you’ll be standing TALL! [...]
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Letter U Trace It
- U is for umbrella! Trace the uppercase and lowercase letter U and then write as many more as you can. Color the picture, too! Letter tracing worksheets and alphabet worksheets are ideal for improving your child’s alphabet knowledge. For more practice, check out our letter U worksheets! [...]
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Letter O Circle It
- Letter sound activities are a great way to learn the sounds of alphabet letters. In this letter O worksheet, look at the pictures and say each word aloud. Listen for the “o” sound of the letter O. Circle the picture that doesn’t start with lowercase letter O. Color the pictures, too! [...]
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Letter M Trace It
- M is for mouse! Trace the capital and lowercase letter M and then write as many as you can. Color the picture, too! Letter tracing worksheets are a great way to improve your child’s awareness of the shapes of all the alphabet letters. For further practice, consider our letter M worksheets, too. [...]
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Find Lowercase Letters WXYZ
- Letter search puzzles are a great way to help your child recognize the difference between capital and lowercase letters W, X, Y, and Z. Can you find the lowercase letters in the puzzle? If your child enjoys our lowercase letter worksheets, consider also our letter tracing videos and worksheets. [...]
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