10 Books to Read Aloud to your Kindergartener (or to a classroom full of them)
Each of these book choices is wholesome and engaging and keeps a young child's attention. If you have a kindergartener at home—or if you're asked to bring a book to read to a classroom of kindergarteners—these would be great choices!
The Circus Ship
by Chris Van Dusen
Author/illustrator Chris Van Dusen is a master at writing and illustrating picture books, and The Circus Ship is among his finest work.
The Seven Silly Eaters
by Mary Ann Hoberman
This masterful rhyming story about a family full of picky eaters has a surprisingly delicious twist at the end.
A Giraffe and a Half
by Shel Silverstein
Your kindergartener will giggle at this rhyme that builds on itself and can prove to be quite a tongue twister!
Mel Fell
by Corey R. Tabor
A Caldecott Honor award recipient, Mel Fell is the story of a courageous kingfisher bird who is bravely learning to fly. My kids adore this book, specifically
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
This story is truly a classic for a reason! Children will have fun following the very hungry caterpillar as he eats through pies and sausages and nice green leaves, then transforms into a beautiful butterfly.
Owen
by Kevin Henkes
Owen is a mouse who loves his precious blanket, and his parents are trying to figure out a way for him to
