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District List: NYC Reads 365 - Kindergarten
Description: NYC Reads 365 is a literacy initiative of the New York City Department of Education to create a new generation of readers. This list of high-interest titles is curated by NYC school librarians for children in Kindergarten and is updated each school year.
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Monster Trouble
by Lane Fredrickson and Michael RobertsonNothing frightens Winifred Schnitzel—but she DOES need her sleep, and the neighborhood monsters WON'T let her be! Every night they sneak in, growling and belching and making a ruckus. Winifred constructs clever traps, but nothing stops these crafty creatures. What's a girl to do? (Hint: Monsters HATE kisses!) The delightfully sweet ending will have every kid—and little monster—begging for an encore.
More-igami, First Edition
by Dori KleberA creative young boy with a passion for practicing origami finds a surprising source of encouragement on his diverse city block.
"Oh, No," Said Elephant
by A. H. BenjaminAll the animals want to play hide-and-seek, but– “oh, no!” –Elephant isn't very good at that. He's too easy to find. What about leap-frog? He's not good at that, either. What about hopscotch, or skipping, or tag? No, no and no. Poor Elephant isn't very good at many games, and the animals are starting to get frustrated with him. Luckily there is one game Elephant loves to play, and the animals oblige him, though they may have to say "oh, no!" themselves when he wants to play it again. This rollicking, silly, repetitive text will have young readers laughing out loud and asking to read it again.
Over the Ocean
by Taro GomiRenowned children's book creator Taro Gomi has created another masterpiece. In this beautiful testament to wondering, a young girl gazes out to where the water meets the sky and wonders what lies beyond the waves. Boats filled with toys? Skyscrapers filled with people? Houses filled with families? Or, maybe, over the ocean stands someone not so different from the girl herself, returning her gaze. In this celebration of imagination's power, young readers will find joy in the mystery of the faraway, the unknown, and the just-beyond.
Plants Can't Sit Still
by Rebecca E. Hirsch and Mia PosadaDo plants really move? Absolutely! You might be surprised by all ways plants can move. Plants might not pick up their roots and walk away, but they definitely don't sit still! Discover the many ways plants (and their seeds) move. Whether it's a sunflower, a Venus flytrap, or an exotic plant like an exploding cucumber, this fascinating picture book shows just how excitingly active plants really are.
Stella Brings the Family
by Miriam B. Schiffer&“A tender story about the variety of people that make children feel loved and supported.&” —Bulletin of the Center for Children&’s Books Stella&’s class is having a Mother&’s Day celebration, but what&’s a girl with two daddies to do? It&’s not that she doesn&’t have someone who helps her with her homework, or tucks her in at night. Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care of her, and a whole gaggle of other loved ones who make her feel special and supported every day. She just doesn&’t have a mom to invite to the party. Fortunately, Stella finds a unique solution to her party problem in this sweet story about love, acceptance, and the true meaning of family. &“Told with both a light touch and an astute eye toward a child&’s perspective and heartfelt concerns.&” —School Library Journal &“A raucous happy ending.&” —The New York Times
The Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read
by Curtis ManleyIt’s not easy to teach a cat to read, but one boy tries to anyway in this sweet and silly picture book debut that captures the challenges and rewards of learning to read.
Nick loves to read books—and he loves to play with his cats, Verne and Stevenson. So naturally Nick decides it’s a great idea to teach his cats to read. But Verne and Stevenson don’t appreciate when Nick wakes them up with a flashcard that says NAP. Nick finally piques Verne’s interest with words like MOUSE and FISH. But not Stevenson’s. While Nick and Verne go to the library, Stevenson hides under the porch. Will Nick ever find a way to share his love of reading with his feline friends?
This is My Book!
by Mark PettThe author explains how to make a book with the help of a panda he has drawn—who has his own ideas about how to make a book.
Traveling Butterflies
by Susumu ShinguTraveling Butterflies indulges monarch’s life cycle, progression from an egg the size of a dewdrop through growth, metamorphosis, and preparation for their journey south. Illustrations in a vibrant color palette bring the butterflies to life and depict the rural and urban landscapes through which they fly and factual text about monarchs and their migration.
When Green Becomes Tomatoes
by Julie FoglianoThis is a book of poetry that moves through the different seasons of the year.