Every time I walk into a library I feel overwhelmed and energized at the sight of ALL those books! I know there are some really special books that I'll absolutely love, but I also know there are some that will just not be a good fit for me and be a waste of my time to read. It's always a little bit intimidating wondering how to find the best books and weed out the not-so-great ones. Many parents feel the same way when they are helping their child choose books to read at home or check out from the library or buy for Christmas gifts. While the "perfect" book will be different for every child, we'll try to give you some recommendations here that will give you a place to start!
Kindergarten & First Grade Books to Read Aloud
- Pete The Cat: I Love My White Shoes
by Eric Litwin
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
by Bill Martin, Jr. & John Archambault
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
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Second & Third Grade Books for Students to Read
- Llama Llama and the Bully Goat by Anna Dewdney
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf by B. G. Hennessy
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Rocket Writes a Story by Tad Hills
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The New Bear at School by Carrie Weston
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Bear Says Thank You by Michael Dahl
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The Underpants Zoo by Brian Sendelbach
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Fourth & Fifth Grade Books for Students to Read
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Other Booklists
- Caldecott Medal Books
The Caldecott Medal is awarded each year by the American Library Association to the illustrator of the most distinguished picture book of the year. Here you can find all the winning books from 1938-present.
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecotthonors/caldecottmedal
- Newbery Medal Books
The Newbery Medal is is awarded each year by the American Library Association to the author of the most distinguished contribution to children's literature of the year. Here you can find all the winning books from 1922-present.
http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberywinners/medalwinners
- New York Times Bestseller Lists
This list indicates the most popular books in the country based on weekly sales figures. Please note the recommended age for each book, as not all books are appropriate for elementary students. As always, parents should use caution and their judgement when choosing books for their children.
Please recognize that we have no control over the books recommended or reported by these organizations. Parents should use these lists at their discretion, and carefully consider whether a particular book is appropriate for their child. Including these external website links does not constitute an endorsement by Ash Creek Elementary School nor Central School District 13J.