TOPIC: SCHOOL, books at the Kindergarten Reading Level (part 2 of 2)

This is Part TWO of our list of books about school -- all at the Kindergarten reading level.

This list has all the books that are at the 0.9 Reading Level.  For the easier books please see this list.

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DAVID GOES TO SCHOOL
by David Shannon

4.15 avg rating — 14,880 ratings

David Shannon's popular boy is back. In this story his naughty activities include chewing gum, talking out of turn, and engaging in a food fight, causing his teacher to say over and over, "No, David!"

Word Count: 74
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 36596
Lexile: BR
--sample pages available

Espanole!
DAVID VA AL COLEGIO
 (David Goes To School)


BISCUIT GOES TO SCHOOL
(My First I Can Read)
(World of Biscuit Beginning Reader) 
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Pat Schories (Illustrations)

4.19 avg rating — 3,074 ratings

Biscuit is back in this fun primer where he follows the bus to school, and meets the class.

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Part ONE of this list

 Topic: SCHOOL at the Kindergarten reading level
 Topic: THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - books at the Kindergarten reading level
 Topic: SCHOOL at the 1st Grade reading level

 Review: TINY GOES BACK TO SCHOOL (Carl Meister)
 Review: SCHOOL (Emily Arnold McCully) 
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Biscuit Goes to School Book and CD

Word Count: 109
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 61032
Lexile: 100L
--sample pages available

GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL
 by Lois Fortuna

This book follows a girl as she gets ready for school. 

Word Count: 68
Page Count:24
Accelerated Reading level: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 180875



STRAIGHT TO THE POLE
by Kevin O'Malley

3.73 avg rating — 71 ratings

It's a cold adventure for a boy who struggles to get to the Pole... the bus stop pole!  After all his trouble he finds out school is closed.

Word Count: 100
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 74623
Lexile: BR
--sample pages available


MOUSE LOVES SCHOOL
(Ready-to-Reads)
by Lauren Thompson
Buket Erdogan (Illustrator)

3.68 avg rating — 53 ratings

Mouse hides in a backpack and finds himself at school, where he discovers  colors, letters, numbers, and friend!  (This book is a little babyish)

Word Count: 133

Page Count:24
Accelerated Reader: 0.9 / points: 0.5

AR quiz: 144368

Lexile: AD210L

--sample pages available 

TEACHERS
(Bullfrog Books)
 by Cari Meister 

We thought this one would be fun.  The describes what teachers do at school and before and after.

Common Core Suggested

Word Count: 106
Page Count: 24

Accelerated Reader: 0.9 / points: 0.5

AR quiz: 161504
Lexile: 190L


WHO GOES TO SCHOOL?
by Margaret Hillert

Yes, I am reviewing. I am reviewing many, many Margaret Hillert primers. I love her primers. Her primers are fun to read. They tell good stories. They motivate young readers to continue reading.

In "Who Goes to School", Margaret Hillert has fun playing with the notion of 'going to school'. At the beginning of the book there is a picture of a classic schoolhouse and Margaret asks the child "Who goes to school?"

And it isn't who you think. For instead of children it's dogs, lions, cats, and elephants going to school. And what is REALLY delightful about this primer is that Margaret doesn't dumb-down the story. In stead she shows how the animals put their new knowledge to work. She shows one dog helping a police officer, for example. While another is a seeing eye dog.

THE TECHNICAL BITS:::
65 unique words; 298 words all together
The most challenging words is something.

hover here to see a complete list of vocabulary words

Word Count: 298
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 9397
Lexile: BR

 
SCHOOL BUSES
(My Community: Vehicles)
by Julie Murray

Many new students will be riding buses and this practice reader gives adults a chance to let little ones know what to expect.  Also good for curious homeschooled children.

Word Count: 113
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 179510
Lexile: 40L


THE NEW KID
(Real Kids Readers, Level 1)
by Susan Hood

One thing I like about this series is that there are attractive, kid-friendly pictures of children.  That said, Goodreaders don't seem to like it.  2.83 Stars from them.

The new kid, Sid, always acts up in class. If he's not taking Lee's pencil, he's spilling paint on Bess. Why is he such a pest?

Word Count: 125
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 31865
Lexile: BR
--sample pages available


Updated JULY 2016

Topic: MICE for Kindergarten level readers

MICE!  Adults may not like them, but children often times find them absolutely fascinating.  This list features the books at the Kindergarten reading level.

**all ratings from GoodReads

Mice
(My First Animal Library)
by Martha E. Rustad

This book follows the busy day of a mouse, which begins at night.  They get up, find food, feed babies and then go back to sleep when the sun comes up.

Common Core Suggested
Word Count: 124
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reader: 0.7 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 161729
Lexile: 170L

Marvelous Mice
(Pet Corner)
by  Rose Carraway

The focus here is on how active mice are, and how to take care of them (as pets).

Young readers will see how mice can have different colored fur, and what they like to eat.

Word Count: 95
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reader: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 148084

Itty Bitty Mice
(Itty Bitty Animals)
by Jay Moose

Mice can be pets, or they can even be found in experiments.

In this book wild and domestic mice will be shown. From little pink pups to big adult mice.

Word Count: 72
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reader: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 164149
-- in Spanish

Ratoncitos Pequenitos = Itty Bitty Mice

compiled by Pam
updated March 2014

ST. PATRICK'S DAY books for Kindergarten level readers

ST. PATRICK'S DAY is fun, and here are some practice readers — Fiction and Non-Fiction — to share.

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St. Patricks Day
(PowerKids Readers: Happy Holidays!)
by Josie Keogh

This little practice reader discusses the different ways Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated.

Table of Contents
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Saint Patrick
Celebrations

Words to Know
Index

Reading Information:
Word Count: 51
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reader:  0.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 156115
Lexile: 380L
-- available as an ebook
--available in Spanish!   Dia de San Patricio

It's St. Patrick's Day, Dear Dragon
(Modern Curriculum Press Beginning to Read Series)
by Margaret Hillert
David Schimmell (Illustrator)

3.16 avg rating — 19 ratings

Honestly, the focus of this book is more on things that are green than on St. Patrick.  But for kindergarteners, this is probably all right.

Common Core Suggested
Word Count: 264
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reader: 0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 121039


compiled by Pam
updated March 2014 

SEEDS! Good Books about Plant Life Cycles for Kindergarten Level Readers

The wonder of Spring!

The earth warms and plants come back to life. Roots and tops emerge like magic from little seeds!

To open up the wonder of life cycles and seeds we've pulled together this list of the Easiest Non-Fiction Practice Readers: books at the Kindergarten reading level. 

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BEANS!
(Plants: Life Cycles)
by Gail Saunders-Smith, PhD

Large text and simple sentences help newer readers explore the natural world. This book takes children from Burpee seed packet to planting, flowering, picking, and snapping.

I like the format of this book. It uses very simple phrases --no capitalization -- along with suitable photographs.

Table of Contents
Bean Seeds
Planting Beans
Bean Pods

Words to Know
Read More
Internet Sites
Index/Word List

sample text

beans in a packet
beans in a seed
beans in a hole
beans in a garden
beans in a blossom
beans in a pod
beans in a basket

Reading Information
Word Count: 36
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader:  0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 11375
Lexile: NP

WATCH CORN GROW
(Watch Plants Grow!)
by Kristen Rajczak

Photographs and simple sentences show corn and corn silk and give children corny facts.

 
Word Count: 52
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader:  0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 141538
Lexile: 380L

Available in Spanish
-- Como Crece El Maiz! 

SEEDS!
(Nature Walk)
by Rebecca Stromstad Glaser

Ironic that this is the only book on this list that is Common Core since it is nearly impossible to locate at a reasonable price.

Check your library.  The publisher describes it thusly:  "Describing several examples of seeds, this photo-illustrated nature walk guide shows very young readers how to identify seeds and tells how the seeds spread. Includes photo glossary and quiz."

Common Core Suggested
Word Count: 106
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reader: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 154134

WATCH APPLE TREES GROW
(Watch Plants Grow!)
by Mary Ann Huffman

Children will read about the life cycle of apple trees and the importance of bees.

Word Count: 86
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reader: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 141537
Lexile: 380L
Available in Spanish
-- Mira Como Crece El Manzano!  

WATCH GRASS GROWS
(Watch Plants Grow!)
by Kristen Rajczak

Children think they know a lot about grass, but in this book they will discover that there are many different types of grass, some of which are very tall.

Word Count: 54
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reader: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 141539
Lexile: 380L
Available in Spanish
-- Mira Como Crece El Cesped!

WATCH PEAS GROWS
(Watch Plants Grow!)
by Therese M. Shea

Children will read about the life cycle of peas and will probably be surprised by their pretty flowers.

Word Count: 78
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reader: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 141540
Lexile: 380L
Available in Spanish
-- Mira Como Crecen Los Guisantes!

WATCH PINE TREES GROWS
(Watch Plants Grow!)
by Therese M. Shea

Children will read about how useful pine tree are and how those big trees start off as tiny seeds.

Word Count: 64
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reader: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 141541
Lexile: 380L
Available in Spanish
-- Mira Como Crecen Los Pinos!

WATCH TULIPS GROWS
(Watch Plants Grow!)
by Kristen Rajczak

Children will read about how beautiful tulips grow from bulbs.

Word Count: 57
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reader: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 141542
Lexile: 380L
Available in Spanish
-- Mira Como Crecen Los Tulipanes!

For Fiction that would compliment these books see  SPRING! books for Kindergarten level readers

compiled by Pam
updated March 2014

LOOSING TEETH / LOOSE TOOTH books for Kindergarten level readers

Oh my. Thinking back, one of my children's favorite childhood interests was teeth.  In particular, loose teeth and losing teeth.

With this in mind, here's a list of books at the K-level for children who have that same curiosity.

**all ratings from GoodReads

GUS LOOSES A TOOTH
(Scholastic)
by Frank Remkiewicz

Loose tooth. Tooth Fairy.  This book has it all.  

It's a little obscure, but available at amazon.com and as an ebook at Scholastic. Probably best borrowed from the library because it's so simple and children will outgrow it quickly.

Reading Information:
Word Count:  69
Accelerated Reader:  0.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 162990

I LOST MY TOOTH!
(Scholastic)
(Hello Reader!, Level 1) 
by Hans Wilhelm

3.65 avg rating — 40 ratings

Oh no!  Puppy looses a tooth and can't find it.  But don't worry, he's figured out a clever way to get treats from the Tooth Fairy.

Word Count: 96
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader:  0.7 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 42157
Lexile: BR


THE MISSING TOOTH
(Read-It! Readers)
by Susan Blackaby

4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings

I'm not sure I understand this one, but Kim has a bad morning when she wakes up late and somehow losing a tooth is part of this.

Available in Spanish too.

Word Count: 109
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 104466
-- SE ME CAYO UN DIENTE - Spanish


LOOSE TOOTH
(My First I Can Read!)
by Lola M. Schaefer

3.50 avg rating — 58 ratings
Very High Ratings @Amazon

This boy wakes up one morning to find that he has his first loose tooth!  But pull and push as he might, it won't come out. 

Word Count: 132
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reading level: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 77846
Lexile: 10L

For books about loosing teeth at the First Grade level check out this list.

compiled by Pam
updated July 2014

LITTLE RED HEN books for Kindergarteners

THE LITTLE RED HEN is one of the classic tales of childhood.  Here are two versions for young readers to practice with.

**note: the plot in these super simple books isn't always crystal clear, so it's best I've found to discuss and read a more advanced version of the story first. 

THE LITTLE RED HEN
by Michèle Dufresne

Your local library might have this book. It's the easiest one available.









Reading Information:
Word Count:  96
Page Count: 16
Accelerated Reader: 0.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 158499

NOT I, NOT I
(Beginning to Read-Fairy Tales and Folklore)

by Margaret Hillert
illustrated by Diana Magnuson 

Love, love, love Margaret Hillert. Her little primers manage to tell a story with very few words, and this pre-primer will build confidence and delight small children with it's bright colors.

Word Count: 250
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 0.7 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 9386
Lexile: BR

• Little Red Hen books at the 1st Grade level can be found here 

compiled by Pam
updated February 2014 

VALENTINE DAY books for Kindergarten level readers

Valentine's Day is a fun day to share.  Here are some sweet little books at the Kindergarten reading level.

**all ratings from GoodReads

CLIFFORD'S VALENTINES
by Norman Bridwell

3.62 avg rating — 81 ratings

It's Clifford. And it's Valentines. And it's from Scholastic. What more do you need to know :)

Simple short sentences will be good practice for young Clifford lovers. Here's a sample of text from the first two pages:

It is Valentine's Day.

Clifford gets a card.
It is from a boy.

The story is essentially about the cards that Clifford receives. And what Clifford will do in return to show his friends how he feels about them. The most difficult words are Valentine's, Clifford, carrier, and everyone.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 96
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 59502
Lexile: BR
--sample pages available


I LOVE YOU, DEAR DRAGON
by Margaret Hillert

3.86 avg rating — 21 ratings

Margaret Hillert is the author of many children's books that moms and teachers have relied on to engage and teach beginning readers. Her series about a boy and his pet dragon covers many topics. In this book it's all about Valentine's Day and noticing all things red... and more.


For example, there's a red fire engine, cardinal, stop light, school, and apples. Valentines come into the story when Boy and Dragon make mother a special homemade card. Mother gives them a heart-shaped cake, and father reads the pair Valentine stories. Sample text follows:

Here is one for you to eat.And here is one for you.It is good for you and pretty, too.

Word Count: 277
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 9372
Lexile: BR
--not readily available for sale 

VALENTINES DAY
by Josie Keogh

Large font and bright pictures are featured in this practice reader. 

Word Count: 43
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader:  0.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 156117
-- Spanish!   Dia De San Valentin

I LOVE VALENTINES DAY
by Hans Wilhelm

Noodles was expecting lots of Valentine's Day cards, but it seems like he didn't get any. Soon enough, he realizes that love is in the air.

Word Count:  81
Accelerated Reader:  0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz:  154279
--not readily available for sale

BIG HEART! A VALENTINES DAY TALE
by Joan Holub

3.42 avg rating — 12 ratings

The ants are busy making a big Valentine's Day card! They are adding lace and other pretties to it. But who will they send it to?  Could it be their teacher?

Told in rhymes!

Word Count: 104
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader:  0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 159245 
Lexile: 40L
--and this link too

compiled by Pam
updated February 2014