Entering Kindergarten
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THE WORLD AROUND US
Among a Thousand Fireflies
Susan Dove Lempke
The blend of science, gentle poetry, and spectacular photography will make children long for a warm summer night perfect for firefly gazing.
The Boring Book
Shinsuke Yoshitake
​Are you bored? Are you sure? Maybe you should double-check to see if you are ACTUALLY bored.
Cece Loves Science
Kimberly Derting & Shelli R. Johannes
In this introduction to the scientific method, Cece and her best friend Isaac conduct experiments at home to see if the dog will eat vegetables. 
Get Up, Stand Up
adapted by Cedella Marley
Presenting the philosophy of Bob Marley's music in a way that is understandable to young children, this book teaches about speaking up for others and yourself. 
Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth
Oliver Jeffers
An explanation of life on Earth, and how to live on Earth, that celebrates diverse humanity and our responsibility as a human. ​
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How to Code a Sandcastle
Josh Funk
Foiled in her quest to build the perfect sandcastle, Pearl and her robot friend Pascal use basic code to succeed. 
Jabari Jumps
Gaia Cornwall
When Jabari passes his swimming test, he is determined to face his next daunting test of courage: the diving board. 
Love
Matt de la Pena
Explores the many moments, places, and actions in which love can be found. 
Muhammad Ali (series: Little People, Big Dreams)
Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Read about the boy who learned to box because his bicycle was stolen who became the man who inspired millions with his words, his beliefs, and his courage.
Pumpkin Day
Candice Ransom
A boy and his family visit the farm to pick out big,happy gourd--just in time for Halloween! EARLY READER
This Is How We Do It
Matt Lamothe
Children from around the world portray a day in each of their lives, from school, to family to play. 
Windows
Julia Denos
Imagine yourself along on the walk a young boy takes through his neighborhood, observing the variety of activities and lives that happen through the windows.