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 April 2025)
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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
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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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 the catfish is disconcerted to realize she’s living her life upside down – or is she?
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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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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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