Books, books, there are so many to choose from! How do I know what is a good book for my child?
Here is a list composed by teachers and librarians of some of the best choices for your child by grade level. Remember, we NEVER get to big to be read to!
Preschool - K
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? By Bill Martin Jr.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! By Mo Willems
Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley
Good Night Gorilla by Peggy Rathman
Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
No David! By David Shannon
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
The Wheels on the Bus by Paul O. Zelinsky
Grade 1
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst
Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban
Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing by Judi Barrett
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in Peoples Ears Verna Aardema
The Mitten by Jan Brett
Freight Train by Donald Crews
Mama Do You Love Me? By Barbara Joose
Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni
Grade 2
Henry and Mudge: The First Book of their Adventures by Cynthia Rylant
Imogene's Antlers by David Small
The Escape of Marvin Ape by Caralyn Buehner
Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff
Little Bear's Visit by Else Holmelund Minarik
Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping by Peggy Parish
The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton
Abe Lincoln's Hat by Martha Brenner
Grade 3 and 4
Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist by Jim Benton
Dear Max by Sally Grindley
Baby Mouse by Jennifer Holm
Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe
Toys Go Out by Emily Jenkins
Clementine by Sara Penneypacker
Geronimo Stilton by Geronimo Stilton
Wayside School by Louis Sachar
Grades 5 and 6
Arthur, For the Very First Time by Patrica MacLachlan
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Soup by Robert Peck
Lizard Music by Daniel Pinkwater