Homeschool Book List for Kindergarten (Grade K) (66 books)

The best literature for children in Kindergarten. This is the fourth list in a graded series for homeschool families who want to read broadly and deeply, fiction and non-fiction, both classics and contemporary favorites. Other lists in the series:
Homeschool Book List for 1st Grade: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Homeschool Book List for Grade Pre-K4: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Homeschool Book List for Grade Pre-K3: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
Homeschool Book List for Grade Pre-K2: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9...

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1	Horton Hears a Who! by Dr. Seuss 4.22 avg rating — 113,982 ratings score: 486, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Aesop's Fables by Jerry Pinkney 4.23 avg rating — 1,104 ratings score: 389, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Mitten by Jan Brett 4.28 avg rating — 94,575 ratings score: 294, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Stellaluna by Janell Cannon 4.27 avg rating — 120,704 ratings score: 288, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig (Goodreads Author) 4.43 avg rating — 7,548 ratings score: 280, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business by Esphyr Slobodkina 4.17 avg rating — 94,885 ratings score: 263, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Leonardo, the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems 4.18 avg rating — 14,030 ratings score: 257, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	The Ugly Duckling by Jerry Pinkney (Adapter, Illustrator) 4.13 avg rating — 43,160 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Island: A Story of the Galápagos by Jason Chin (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 2,111 ratings score: 191, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Water Hole by Graeme Base 4.27 avg rating — 3,065 ratings score: 181, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Insect Detective by Steve Voake 4.04 avg rating — 311 ratings score: 177, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	A Bad Case of Stripes (Scholastic Bookshelf) by David Shannon 4.26 avg rating — 88,209 ratings score: 175, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney 4.39 avg rating — 147,333 ratings score: 174, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Du Iz Tak? by Carson Ellis 4.07 avg rating — 3,744 ratings score: 164, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon by Jacqueline Davies 4.17 avg rating — 980 ratings score: 161, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Adventures in Cartooning by James Sturm 4.16 avg rating — 2,941 ratings score: 160, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	First Snow by Peter McCarty 3.29 avg rating — 526 ratings score: 150, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Princess in Black (The Princess in Black, #1) by Shannon Hale (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 11,639 ratings score: 147, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The Gift of the Tree: A Beautifully Illustrated Story About Nature's Cycle of Life and Death for Kids (Ages 4-8) by Alvin Tresselt 4.23 avg rating — 143 ratings score: 143, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls 4.13 avg rating — 440,443 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Two Monsters and Me - Everybody gets Angry: A Fun Picture Children’s Book about Anger Management. by George Nesty (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 139 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Daisy Takes a Ride by Kim Weybrecht it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Animals Go Vroom! by Abi Cushman (Goodreads Author) 4.32 avg rating — 419 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Grandpa and Jake by Julie Fortenberry (Goodreads Author) 4.16 avg rating — 212 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	When the Squirrel Sings by Shana Hollowell (Goodreads Author) 4.74 avg rating — 23 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Soaked! by Abi Cushman (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 827 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Little Mouse's Sweet Treat by Shana Hollowell (Goodreads Author) 4.57 avg rating — 54 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg 4.04 avg rating — 30,417 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Pegasus: A Timeless Greek Tale About Trust, Friendship, and the Legendary Winged Horse for Kids (Ages 4-8) by Marianna Mayer 4.20 avg rating — 610 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	King Bidgood's in the Bathtub by Audrey Wood (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 12,516 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	I Don't Like Koala by Sean Ferrell (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 1,145 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Pool by JiHyeon Lee 3.97 avg rating — 1,644 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain: A Nandi Tale by Verna Aardema 4.21 avg rating — 2,664 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	What Makes You You by Gill Arbuthnott (Goodreads Author) (Artist) 4.38 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Wolves by Kate Riggs 4.14 avg rating — 57 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Piggie Pie!: A Halloween Book for Kids by Margie Palatini (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 2,100 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	You Are the First Kid on Mars by Patrick O'Brien 3.81 avg rating — 162 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	A Good Day's Fishing by James Prosek 3.98 avg rating — 53 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	The Beautiful Butterfly: A Folktale from Spain by Judy Sierra (Goodreads Author) 3.68 avg rating — 84 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Smithsonian Field Guide to the Birds of North America by Ted Floyd 4.38 avg rating — 103 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	The Big Blue Thing on the Hill by Yuval Zommer 3.45 avg rating — 337 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	I Really Want to Eat a Child by Sylviane Donnio 4.04 avg rating — 1,893 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Eagles by Kate Riggs 3.93 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 72, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: A Growth Mindset Book for Kids to Stretch and Shape Their Brains by JoAnn Deak 4.33 avg rating — 1,072 ratings score: 71, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor by Susan Wise Bauer 4.29 avg rating — 5,633 ratings score: 70, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	The New Small Person by Lauren Child 4.10 avg rating — 1,161 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever: A Hilarious Caldecott Honor Picture Book About Friendship and Indoor Adventures for Children (Ages 6-9) by Marla Frazee 3.90 avg rating — 3,677 ratings score: 67, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	All My Friends Are Dead by Avery Monsen (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 33,028 ratings score: 64, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	A Fine Dessert: Four Centuries, Four Families, One Delicious Treat by Emily Jenkins (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 2,500 ratings score: 63, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Twenty-Odd Ducks: Why, Every Punctuation Mark Counts! by Lynne Truss 4.08 avg rating — 366 ratings score: 62, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	We Are Growing! (Elephant & Piggie like reading!, #2) by Laurie Keller 4.23 avg rating — 2,701 ratings score: 60, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Poems for All Seasons by Julie Fogliano 4.24 avg rating — 1,747 ratings score: 59, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	A House That Once Was by Julie Fogliano 4.01 avg rating — 1,502 ratings score: 58, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	There's a Hair in My Dirt!: A Worm's Story by Gary Larson 4.17 avg rating — 1,923 ratings score: 57, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter's Wonder by Mark Cassino 4.21 avg rating — 1,067 ratings score: 55, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	The Making of a Knight by Patrick O'Brien 4.15 avg rating — 184 ratings score: 53, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Shimmer & Splash: The Sparkling World of Sea Life by Jim Arnosky 4.24 avg rating — 79 ratings score: 52, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 2,486 ratings score: 50, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School... by Davide Calì 3.68 avg rating — 996 ratings score: 49, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	Please, Mr. Panda by Steve Antony (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 3,557 ratings score: 48, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	The Little Leaf That Wouldn't Fall (Big Wolf and Little Wolf #2) by Nadine Brun-Cosme 4.01 avg rating — 296 ratings score: 47, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Big Wolf & Little Wolf (Big Wolf and Little Wolf #1) by Nadine Brun-Cosme 4.31 avg rating — 1,050 ratings score: 46, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	Still Stuck: A Picture Book by Shinsuke Yoshitake 4.26 avg rating — 942 ratings score: 45, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! by Mo Willems 4.34 avg rating — 24,913 ratings score: 44, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	I Really Like Slop! (Elephant & Piggie, #24) by Mo Willems 4.39 avg rating — 3,961 ratings score: 43, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	Waiting Is Not Easy! (Elephant & Piggie, #22) by Mo Willems 4.45 avg rating — 6,591 ratings score: 42, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars