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Best Books for Kindergarten

Typical ages 5–6

This page is for parents and educators of kindergartners, children about 5 to 6 years old. Readers at this stage often love picture books with bold art, repeated phrases they can join in on, and stories about friendship, feelings and the world close to home. Many are also starting to notice letters and words on the page.

Below you will find award-winning picks first, then books grouped by subject, then every book on the site recommended for this grade. Grade ranges are editorial guidance, not rules, and every child reads differently, so follow your reader's interests.

Tips for parents

Read aloud together every day, even for a few minutes. Let your child choose favorites to hear again and again. Point to words and pictures as you read and talk about what you see. Check the For parents notes on each book page before you choose.

Award winners for Kindergarten

All books for Kindergarten

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