Good Books for Kindergarteners
Last updated July 2, 2025
First 100 Words
by Roger PriddyBright photographs of familiar objects help toddlers build their vocabulary with everyday items. A sturdy board book that's perfect for little hands and growing minds.
Pat the Bunny
by Dorothy KunhardtThe classic touch-and-feel book that has introduced generations to interactive reading. Simple activities like patting fur and smelling flowers engage babies' senses perfectly.
Corduroy
by Don FreemanA teddy bear in a department store longs to be taken home. A sweet story about friendship, belonging, and stitched-up adventures.
Knuffle Bunny
by Mo WillemsTrixie and her beloved stuffed bunny go to the laundromat with Daddy, but something goes terribly wrong. Willems combines photographs with illustrations in this Caldecott Honor adventure.
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
by Mo WillemsAn opinionated pigeon tries everything to convince the reader to let him drive a bus. Hilariously interactive and irresistibly clever.
Little Blue Truck
by Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurryA kind blue truck helps a grumpy dump truck out of a jam. With cheerful rhymes and animal sounds, this story celebrates friendship and helping others.
Guess How Much I Love You
by Sam McBratney, Anita JeramLittle Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare try to outdo each other in expressing love. A tender, classic expression of affection.
The Pout-Pout Fish
by Deborah Diesen, Dan HannaA gloomy fish learns that spreading joy is better than being glum. With bouncy rhymes and silly faces, it's a storytime favorite.
Are You My Mother?
by P.D. EastmanA baby bird searches for his mother, asking everyone from a kitten to a steam shovel for help. This sweet story about family bonds uses simple vocabulary and repetitive text.
Rosie's Walk
by Pat HutchinsRosie the hen takes a peaceful stroll around the farmyard, unaware of the fox following behind. This nearly wordless book tells two stories through clever illustrations and visual humor.