Grades K-1: Suggested Picture Books
This reading list was created by your Youth Services Librarians and includes great contemporary and classic books for kids.
Picture books use natural language and are often difficult for beginning readers to read on their own. They are meant to be read aloud by an adult! They help kids develop reading readiness skills and a love of reading & learning, and they give you the chance to snuggle up and read together from a young age!
Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys, and Their Monkey Business
by Esphyr Slobodkina
Wild About Books
by Judy Sierra; pictures by Marc Brown
Duck on a Tractor
by David Shannon
Duck on a Tractor (Wonderbook)
by David Shannon
Duck on a Bike
by David Shannon
Duck on a Bike (Wonderbook)
by David Shannon
Bob, Not Bob! (To Be Read as Though You Have the Worst Cold Ever)
by Liz Garton Scanlon & Audrey Vernick; pictures by Matthew Cordell
The Adventures of Beekle: the Unimaginary Friend
by Dan Santat
A Letter for Leo
by Sergio Ruzzier
Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel
by Adam Rubin; illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
Dragons Love Tacos
by Adam Rubin; illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
Chicks and Salsa
by Aaron Reynolds; illustrated by Paulette Bogan
Officer Buckle and Gloria
by Peggy Rathmann
Thunder Cake
by Patricia Polacco
Last Stop on Market Street
by Matt de la Peña; illustrated by Christian Robinson
Searching for Oliver K. Woodman
by Darcy Pattison; illustrated by Joe Cepeda
The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman
by Darcy Pattison; illustrated by Joe Cepeda
If You Ever Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, Don't!
by Elise Parsley
If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't!
by Elise Parsley
Piggie Pie!
by Margie Palatini; illustrated by Howard Fine
The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash
by Trinka Hakes Noble; illustrated by Steven Kellogg
Jimmy's Boa and the Big Splash Birthday Bash
by Trinka Hakes Noble; illustrated by Steven Kellogg
Jimmy's Boa and the Bungee Jump Slam Dunk
by Trinka Hakes Noble; illustrated by Steven Kellogg
More Bears!
by Kenn Nesbitt; illustrations by Troy Cummings
Stephanie's Ponytail
by Robert Munsch; art by Michael Martchenko
Lucky Ducklings (Wonderbook)
by Eva Moore; pictures by Nancy Carpenter
Lucky Ducklings
by Eva Moore; pictures by Nancy Carpenter
Monkey With a Tool Belt and the Maniac Muffins
by Chris Monroe
Monkey With a Tool Belt and the Seaside Shenanigans
by Chris Monroe