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Book List

We’ve carefully curated book lists to go with each lesson.


Be Prepared Books

The King of Kindergarten

Be Prepared

The King of Kindergarten

By Derrick BarnesNancy Paulsen Books

Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great first day of kindergarten.

The Name Jar cover

Be Prepared

The Name Jar

By Yangsook ChoiDragonfly Books

After Unhei moves from Korea to the United States, her new classmates help her decide what her name should be.

The Night Before Kindergarten cover

Be Prepared

The Night Before Kindergarten

By Natasha WingGrosset & Dunlap

Children from all over town prepare for their first day of kindergarten, imagining the wonders they will see.

The Pigeon Has to Go to School cover

Be Prepared

The Pigeon Has to Go to School!

By Mo WillemsHyperion Books for Children

Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn’t like it? What if the teacher doesn’t like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?!

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Kindergarten Gear Up is a 10-session customizable curriculum for children and their caregivers. Kindergarten Gear Up gives library staff the tools they need to present this to their communities.

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