Entering PreKindergarten
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GROWING UP
Across the Bay
Carlos Aponte
In a story about the power of family and home, young Carlitos goes in search of his father. 
Be You
Peter Reynolds
A sweet reminder that each child is uniquely talented and powerful. 
Brontorina
James Howe
No matter your shape or size, you can do anything you put your heart and mind to!
Captain Freddy Counts Down to School
Elizabeth Shreeve
As his mom calls for him to get ready, Freddy floats through space, explores strange planets, wrestles with aliens, and ultimately learns that school is nothing he can’t handle.
Cool Cuts
Mechel Renee Roe
Looking awesome can lead to feeling awesome, as this book celebrates all kinds of hip hairstyles. 
I Am Every Good Thing
Derrick Barnes
A celebration of self, with focus on African American experience. (Also by the same author: Fresh Cut, King of Kindergarten)
Jabari Jumps
Gaia Cornwall
Jabari needs to overcome his fears in order to make that leap.
Julian is a Mermaid
Jessica Love
When Julian decides to dress like a mermaid, he revels in his individuality, and his loving abuela supports him.  
The Rabbit Listened
Cori Doerrfeld
A story about heartache and loss that helps young readers to understand ways to comfort others and to develop empathy. 
Padmini is Powerful
Amy Maranville
Discover the different kinds of power, and ways of being powerful, while learning about Hindu gods. 
Ready? Set. Raymond!
Vaunda Michaeux Nelson
Raymond does EVERYTHING fast in these three stories!
Pip & Pup
Eugene Yelchin
An expressive, wordless story of friendship between an appealing duo. 
Skin Like Mine
La Tashia Perry
A celebration of diversity for young children. 
Swarm of Bees
Lemony Snicket
Though this story seems to be about a young boy being followed by bees as throws tomatoes, it is really about how to manage your anger.