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: SCHOOL at the 1st Grade reading level

Children love to read about School as it's one of the BIG events in their lives. It's a time when they enter society as an active participant, sometimes leaving home by bus, sometimes leaving mom and dad behind for the first time. There's so much that's new and so much that is fun!

The following books are at the First Grade Reading Level. This list has general books about school and no books about the First Day.  I'm currently working on that list and it should be out soon.

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COME TO SCHOOL, DEAR DRAGON
and Come To School, Dear Dragon
by Margaret Hillert

Dragon joins his boy at school and joins in the classroom activities.

This book actually has more words than many other books at the first grade level, but I've found Margaret Hillert's books to be great to use with children even though the language is 'jumpy'.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 307
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reading level: 1.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 9359
Lexile: BR
--amazon

MAX GOES ON THE BUS
(Read-It! Readers)
by Adria F Klein
Mernie Gallagher-Cole (Illustrator)

Simple language and appealing artwork featuring a variety of children. This book addresses the experience of riding a school bus.  

Max likes to ride in the bus.
Max waits at the bus stop.
Four other children wait too.
Max sees the flashing lights
The bus is coming!

Reading Information:
Word Count: 119
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reader: 1.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 100460
Lexile: 270L
--amazon
--or amazon

Max Va En El Autobus

BACK TO SCHOOL
by Christianne C. Jones

Jamal and his little sister go shopping with their dad for school supplies.

I don't have any information for this book other than the fact that it's available in a Library binding.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 120
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reader: 1.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 88987
Lexile: 300L
--amazon


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

 Review: TINY GOES BACK TO SCHOOL (Carl Meister)
 Review: SCHOOL (Emily Arnold McCully) 
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MAX GOES TO SCHOOL
by Adria F Klein

During his day at school Max listens writes a story, plays on the playground, and eats lunch.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 91
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reader: 1.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 100462
Lexile: 210L
--amazon


**Caldecott Medal Winner**

SCHOOL
by Emily Arnold McCully

This book features cute little mice. Originally it was Wordless but later words were added. I'm ordering the book from the library so I can put up some photos and get a better sense of what it is like. It did win a Caldecott Medal!

The story is about a family of mice. It begins with mom getting the youngsters up for school. Little Bitty wants to go but is too little. That doesn't keep Little Bitty from walking to school after the bus picks up everyone else.

At school the teacher lets her in and lets Little Bitty be her special helper. Teacher also calls mom so that she is there after the little mouse wakes up from her nap. 

Reading Information:
Word Count: 105
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 1.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 100005
--amazon


JOEY'S FIRST DAY
(Read-It! Readers)
by Christianne C. Jones
James Demski Jr. (Illustrator)

Joey is nervous about his first day of school, but by the second day he is just excited.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 80
Accelerated Reading level: 0.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 100458
Lexile: 130L
--amazon

Espanole!
EL PRIMER DIA
(Joey's First Day)


compiled by Pam
updated September 2015

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

The First Day of School is so exciting! Especially for Kindergarteners.  The following books are the easiest practice readers I could locate on this subject. Check your library to see if they own a copy.

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A FUNNY FIRST DAY
by Catherine Mangieri

This book is available in Spanish!

This year we do have a sample page to provide you. This remains one we suggest you track down at the library.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 95
Page Count: 12
Accelerated Reading level: 0.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 121839

Espanole!
Primer Dia de Clases!

I LOVE SCHOOL!
(Scholastic)
(Noodles series)
by Hans Wilhelm

3.65 Stars from 75 GoodReaders

A very affordable book, this Noodles story has very simple sentences and of course features that scruffy white dog.

On Amazon 95% of the 79 reviews are either 4 or 5 Stars. There are constant references to giggles and youngsters being motivated to read other books in the series. 3.65 Stars at GoodReads. Keep in mind that on GR 3 Stars is frequently equal to 4 on Amazon.

A good addition to book baskets.

Word Count: 94
Page Count:
Accelerated Reader: 0.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 155303
Lexile: 20L

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 9 Great Back to School Books! -
This list features books like the ALA Booklist starred Best Best Friends and the extremely wonderful Wemberly Worried, which has starred reviews from PublishersWeekly, the NYTimes, and the SchoolLibraryJournal.

Also more general books about School.  It includes books like David Goes to School and Biscuit Goes to School.  All at the Kindergarten reading level.

JOEY'S FIRST DAY
(Read-It! Readers: Purple Level)
by Christianne C. Jones
James Demski Jr. (Illustrator)

This book features bright colorful drawings and one simple sentence per page.

Joey begins his day at home by getting his backpack ready. Then he gets on the bus, greets his new teacher, finds his desk, and eats lunch, before hearing the bell that rings in the end of the day.  He's tired that first day, but also excited to go back.

The only downside to this book is that it's an older publication and there aren't any children of color.

Word Count: 80
Accelerated Reading level: 0.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 100458
Lexile: 130L

Espanole!
EL PRIMER DIA
(Joey's First Day)


I FEEL WORRIED
(How Do I Feel?)
by Katie Kawa


Publisher's Description:

The first day of school is a situation that often makes children nervous. 

Beginning readers discover ways to work through those feelings of worry to see that starting school can be a fun experience.   

Using a fictionalized approach, this book introduces children to common anxieties about school–from meeting the teacher to making friends. Told through the eyes of a relatable young narrator, this story helps beginning readers work through these worries by themselves with the help of accessible text.    

Perhaps your library has this title.

Word Count: 93
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 156182

♥ Whether you homeschool or use public or private schools, I hope your children grow up loving to learn. ♥

updated July 2016

TOPIC: SCHOOL, books at the Kindergarten Reading Level (part 1 of 2)

This list features books about School!  Books about going back to school, mishaps at school, and fun at school -- all at the Kindergarten reading level.

This list has all the books that are from the 0.3 to 0.7 Reading Levels. (There are no 0.8 level books.) For the 0.9 level books please see this list.

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WHERE IS MAX?
(Rookie Readers Level A)
by Mary E. Pearson
Samantha L. Walker (Illustrator)

3.76 Stars - 21 GoodReaders 

Short sentences and very easy words.

Max the gerbil has escaped his cage. The children look everywhere.  But where is Max?

We look up.
We look down.

Vocabulary list:

Reading Information:
Word Count: 62
Accelerated Reading level: 0.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 46865
Lexile: BR
--sample pages available

TINY GOES BACK TO SCHOOL
(Penguin Young Reader)
by Carl Meister

 2.80 avg rating — 20 ratings

Tiny is a bit confused and when his child gets frustrated he finds himself back at Dog School.  Tiny flounders at first but then finds his footing and by the end of school his is not only excelling but teaching the other dogs how to behave.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 99
Accelerated Reading Level: 0.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 171596
--amazon


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Part TWO of this list 

 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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I LOVE SCHOOL!
 (Noodles) (Scholastic)
by Hans Wilhelm

3.65 avg rating — 62 ratings

Noodles is a little worried about school until he finds out how nice the teacher and his classmates are. 

This is a book with super simple sentences on pages filled with color.  Suitable for the  young dog lovers in your life. It would make a good ice breaker for the first day of school.

School looks like fun.
This must be the way inside.

Word Count: 94
Accelerated Reading level: 0.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 155303
Lexile: 20L
--sample pages available
--amazon link

RABBIT AND TURTLE GO TO SCHOOL
(Green Light Readers Level 1)
by Lucy Floyd
Christopher Denise (Illustrator)

3.43 avg rating — 14 ratings

Remember the famous race?  Well, in this one, Rabbit and Turtle race to school.  Rabbit is running while loaded down with a heavy backpack.  Turtle, on the other hand, is sipping juice on the bus!

Available in Spanish too!

Word Count: 85
Accelerated Reading level: 0.7 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 43681
Lexile: BR
--sample pages available

Espanole!
CONEJO Y TORTUGA VAN A LA ESCUELA


Updated JULY 2016