Early Elementary

Rosie Revere, Engineer

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I love this book on so many different levels. For one, I am an engineer. However, even when I started college, I had no idea what an engineer actually did. This book illustrates engineering beautifully. Secondly, I really want my kids to become comfortable with failure. This book encourages that ...

Please, Mr. Panda

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This book has been AMAZING for helping my 5 and 7 year olds remember to say please. Based on other reviews I read, some people think it's condescending and sends a bad message, but my kids and I all think it's hysterical. I love that it gives me an easy, fun way to remind my kids to be polite. ...

Gooney Bird Greene

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A funny, entertaining, adorable read-aloud for families with kids between the ages of 4 and 8. Title: Gooney Bird Greene Author: Lois Lowry Illustrator: Middy Thomas Publication Year: 2002 Website: www.loislowry.com Age Group: Kindergarten, Early Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate ...

Chester

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This is a funny, original, unique book which might confuse younger children, but will definitely be enjoyed by kids in kindergarten and early elementary. My 6 year old thinks it's laugh-out-loud hilarious (and so does his 4 year old sister, though she's definitely following his lead to some extent). ...

Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons

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Title: Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons Author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal Illustrator: Jane Dyer Publication Year: 2006 Website: www.whoisamy.com Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten, Early Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) I had no idea what to expect when we checked out this book ...

The Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot

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An appealing, fun retelling of the three little pigs for kids that love space or robots. It's been the number one request from my kindergartner since we checked it out from the library 2 weeks ago. Title: The Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot Author: Margaret McNamara Illustrator: Mark ...

The Book with No Pictures

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Who would have thought that one of my kindergartener's favorite "picture books" would not have a single picture or illustration? This book is comedy at it's finest for 5 year olds. Title: The Book with No Pictures Author: B.J. Novak Publication Year: 2014 Website: www.bjnovak.com Age Group: ...

The Velveteen Rabbit

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Title: The Velveteen Rabbit Author: Margery Williams Illustrator: William Nicholson Publication Year: 1922 Age Group: Early Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up Valerie and Walter's Best Books for Children The ...

Rapunzel

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Title: Rapunzel Author/Illustrator: Paul O. Zelinsky Publication Year: 1997 Website: paulozelinsky.com Age Group: Early Elementary, Mid Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: The Read-Aloud Handbook Valerie and Walter's Best Books for Children The New York Times ...

Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective

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Title: Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective Author: Donald J. Sobol Publication Year: 1963 Age Group: Early Elementary Amazon Product Page (Affiliate Link) Recommended By: 100 Best Books for Children Valerie and Walter's Best Books for Children What to Read When The New York Times ...