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Seattle Picks: Books for Kindergarteners & First Graders

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Seattle Kids Librarians

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A mix of sure fire hits for early elementary children to listen to, and to read on their own!

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Peter & Ernesto

Peter & Ernesto

A Tale of Two Sloths

by Annable, Graham

Graphic Novel - 2018

Peter and Ernesto are sloths, friends, and nothing alike, so Ernesto decides to go off on an adventure alone. Will the pals' separation tear them apart or bring them closer together? Peter and Ernesto are sloths, friends, and nothing alike, so Ernesto decides to go off on an adventure alone. Will the pals' separation tear them apart or bring them closer together? Show less

Peter and Ernesto are sloths, friends, and nothing alike, so Ernesto decides to go off on an adventure alone. Will the pals' separation tear them apart or bring them closer together? Peter and Ernesto are sloths, friends, and nothing alike, so Ernesto decides to go off on an adventure alone. Will the pals' separation tear them apart or bring them closer together? Show less

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A Friend for Henry

A Friend for Henry

by Bailey, Jenn

Book - 2019

Henry would like to find a friend at school, but for a boy on the autism spectrum, making friends can be difficult, as his efforts are sometimes misinterp...Show more Henry would like to find a friend at school, but for a boy on the autism spectrum, making friends can be difficult, as his efforts are sometimes misinterpreted, or things just go wrong--but Henry keeps trying, and in the end he finds a friend he can play with. Show less

Henry would like to find a friend at school, but for a boy on the autism spectrum, making friends can be difficult, as his efforts are sometimes misinterp...Show more Henry would like to find a friend at school, but for a boy on the autism spectrum, making friends can be difficult, as his efforts are sometimes misinterpreted, or things just go wrong--but Henry keeps trying, and in the end he finds a friend he can play with. Show less

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Rules of the House

Rules of the House

by Barnett, Mac

Book - 2016

Ian always follows the rules and his sister, Jenny, never does but when she angers some monsters while breaking all the rules of their vacation house in t...Show more Ian always follows the rules and his sister, Jenny, never does but when she angers some monsters while breaking all the rules of their vacation house in the woods, Ian first runs away, then realizes there should be a rule about protecting your sister from being eaten by monsters. Show less

Ian always follows the rules and his sister, Jenny, never does but when she angers some monsters while breaking all the rules of their vacation house in t...Show more Ian always follows the rules and his sister, Jenny, never does but when she angers some monsters while breaking all the rules of their vacation house in the woods, Ian first runs away, then realizes there should be a rule about protecting your sister from being eaten by monsters. Show less

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Where's Rodney?

Where's Rodney?

by Bogan, Carmen

Book - 2017

Rodney was inside, but always wanted to be outside. His class takes a field trip to the park. Rodney was inside, but always wanted to be outside. His class takes a field trip to the park. Show less

Rodney was inside, but always wanted to be outside. His class takes a field trip to the park. Rodney was inside, but always wanted to be outside. His class takes a field trip to the park. Show less

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King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats

King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats

by Butler, Dori Hillestad

Book - 2017

King's human, Kayla, has baked some treats for a friend's new puppy, Thor, but some go missing and it is up to King to find the culprit. King's human, Kayla, has baked some treats for a friend's new puppy, Thor, but some go missing and it is up to King to find the culprit. Show less

King's human, Kayla, has baked some treats for a friend's new puppy, Thor, but some go missing and it is up to King to find the culprit. King's human, Kayla, has baked some treats for a friend's new puppy, Thor, but some go missing and it is up to King to find the culprit. Show less

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Maybe Something Beautiful

Maybe Something Beautiful

How Art Transformed A Neighborhood

by Campoy, F. Isabel

Book - 2016

Mira lives in a gray and hopeless urban community until a muralist arrives and, along with his paints and brushes, brings color, joy, and togetherness to Mira and her neighbors. Mira lives in a gray and hopeless urban community until a muralist arrives and, along with his paints and brushes, brings color, joy, and togetherness to Mira and her neighbors. Show less

Mira lives in a gray and hopeless urban community until a muralist arrives and, along with his paints and brushes, brings color, joy, and togetherness to Mira and her neighbors. Mira lives in a gray and hopeless urban community until a muralist arrives and, along with his paints and brushes, brings color, joy, and togetherness to Mira and her neighbors. Show less

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It's Shoe Time!

It's Shoe Time!

by Collier, Bryan

Book - 2017

If you choose to wear unmatched shoes, can they still be a pair? If you choose to wear unmatched shoes, can they still be a pair? Show less

If you choose to wear unmatched shoes, can they still be a pair? If you choose to wear unmatched shoes, can they still be a pair? Show less

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Carmela Full of Wishes

Carmela Full of Wishes

by de la Peña, Matt

Book - 2018

Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect birthday wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home. Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect birthday wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home. Show less

Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect birthday wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home. Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect birthday wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home. Show less

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The Sound of Silence

The Sound of Silence

by Goldsaito, Katrina

Book - 2016

Yoshio delights in the everyday sounds of Tokyo, but when a musician tells him that her favorite sound is ma, the Japanese word for silence, Yoshio sets out to hear this sound for himself among the hustle and bustle of the city. Yoshio delights in the everyday sounds of Tokyo, but when a musician tells him that her favorite sound is ma, the Japanese word for silence, Yoshio sets out to hear this sound for himself among the hustle and bustle of the city. Show less

Yoshio delights in the everyday sounds of Tokyo, but when a musician tells him that her favorite sound is ma, the Japanese word for silence, Yoshio sets out to hear this sound for himself among the hustle and bustle of the city. Yoshio delights in the everyday sounds of Tokyo, but when a musician tells him that her favorite sound is ma, the Japanese word for silence, Yoshio sets out to hear this sound for himself among the hustle and bustle of the city. Show less

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We Don't Eat Our Classmates!

We Don't Eat Our Classmates!

by Higgins, Ryan T.

Book - 2018

When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are. When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are. Show less

When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are. When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are. Show less

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Puddle

Puddle

by Jackson, Richard

Book - 2019

A puddle sits despairingly as she is trampled on by humans and animals alike until something miraculous happens that makes her feel worthwhile. A puddle sits despairingly as she is trampled on by humans and animals alike until something miraculous happens that makes her feel worthwhile. Show less

A puddle sits despairingly as she is trampled on by humans and animals alike until something miraculous happens that makes her feel worthwhile. A puddle sits despairingly as she is trampled on by humans and animals alike until something miraculous happens that makes her feel worthwhile. Show less

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This Is How We Do It

This Is How We Do It

One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids From Around the World

by Lamothe, Matt

Book - 2017

Follow the real lives of seven kids from Italy, Japan, Iran, India, Peru, Uganda, and Russia for a single day! While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days--and this one world we all share--unites them. Follow the real lives of seven kids from Italy, Japan, Iran, India, Peru, Uganda, and Russia for a single day! While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days--and this one world we all share--unites them. Show less

Follow the real lives of seven kids from Italy, Japan, Iran, India, Peru, Uganda, and Russia for a single day! While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days--and this one world we all share--unites them. Follow the real lives of seven kids from Italy, Japan, Iran, India, Peru, Uganda, and Russia for a single day! While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days--and this one world we all share--unites them. Show less

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Good Night, Planet

Good Night, Planet

A Toon Book

by Liniers

Graphic Novel - 2017

After being played with all day, Planet, a friendly stuffed animal, comes to life at night and goes on a moonlit adventure with a dog and a mouse. After being played with all day, Planet, a friendly stuffed animal, comes to life at night and goes on a moonlit adventure with a dog and a mouse. Show less

After being played with all day, Planet, a friendly stuffed animal, comes to life at night and goes on a moonlit adventure with a dog and a mouse. After being played with all day, Planet, a friendly stuffed animal, comes to life at night and goes on a moonlit adventure with a dog and a mouse. Show less

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The Color Monster

The Color Monster

A Story About Emotions

by Llenas, Anna

Book - 2018

Emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm, are described through the actions of a monster sorting them out. Emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm, are described through the actions of a monster sorting them out. Show less

Emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm, are described through the actions of a monster sorting them out. Emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm, are described through the actions of a monster sorting them out. Show less

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Julián Is A Mermaid

Julián Is A Mermaid

by Love, Jessica

Book - 2018

While riding the subway home with his abuela, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. When Julian creates his own outfit, what will Abuela th...Show more While riding the subway home with his abuela, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. When Julian creates his own outfit, what will Abuela think about the mess he makes--and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julián sees himself? Show less

While riding the subway home with his abuela, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. When Julian creates his own outfit, what will Abuela th...Show more While riding the subway home with his abuela, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. When Julian creates his own outfit, what will Abuela think about the mess he makes--and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julián sees himself? Show less

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The Five Forms

The Five Forms

by McClintock, Barbara

Book - 2017

What's a girl to do when a book warns "DO NOT ATTEMPT THESE FORMS WITHOUT AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER!" Ignore it and try them of course! What's a girl to do when a book warns "DO NOT ATTEMPT THESE FORMS WITHOUT AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER!" Ignore it and try them of course! Show less

What's a girl to do when a book warns "DO NOT ATTEMPT THESE FORMS WITHOUT AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER!" Ignore it and try them of course! What's a girl to do when a book warns "DO NOT ATTEMPT THESE FORMS WITHOUT AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER!" Ignore it and try them of course! Show less

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Snails Are Just My Speed!

Snails Are Just My Speed!

by McCloskey, Kevin

Graphic Novel - 2018

Did you know snails build roads like engineers and go undercover in camouflage like spies? Read for fun, facts, and a bit of ick. Did you know snails build roads like engineers and go undercover in camouflage like spies? Read for fun, facts, and a bit of ick. Show less

Did you know snails build roads like engineers and go undercover in camouflage like spies? Read for fun, facts, and a bit of ick. Did you know snails build roads like engineers and go undercover in camouflage like spies? Read for fun, facts, and a bit of ick. Show less

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Lubna and Pebble

Lubna and Pebble

by Meddour, Wendy

Book - 2019

Lubna's best friend is a pebble. But when a lost little boy arrives in the World of Tents, Lubna realizes that he needs Pebble even more than she does. Lubna's best friend is a pebble. But when a lost little boy arrives in the World of Tents, Lubna realizes that he needs Pebble even more than she does. Show less

Lubna's best friend is a pebble. But when a lost little boy arrives in the World of Tents, Lubna realizes that he needs Pebble even more than she does. Lubna's best friend is a pebble. But when a lost little boy arrives in the World of Tents, Lubna realizes that he needs Pebble even more than she does. Show less

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Dreamers

Dreamers

by Morales, Yuyi

Book - 2018

An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. Show less

An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story. Show less

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The Girl With A Mind for Math

The Girl With A Mind for Math

The Story of Raye Montague

by Mosca, Julia Finley

Book - 2018

After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer. Little did she how hard it would be but the gifted...Show more After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer. Little did she how hard it would be but the gifted mathematician persisted--finally gaining her well-deserved title in history: a pioneer who changed the course of ship design forever. Show less

After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer. Little did she how hard it would be but the gifted...Show more After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer. Little did she how hard it would be but the gifted mathematician persisted--finally gaining her well-deserved title in history: a pioneer who changed the course of ship design forever. Show less

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Don't Call Me Grandma

Don't Call Me Grandma

by Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux

Book - 2016

A granddaughter recounts the reasons why her grandmother is hard to love--and why she loves her anyway. A granddaughter recounts the reasons why her grandmother is hard to love--and why she loves her anyway. Show less

A granddaughter recounts the reasons why her grandmother is hard to love--and why she loves her anyway. A granddaughter recounts the reasons why her grandmother is hard to love--and why she loves her anyway. Show less

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Georgia's Terrific, Colorific Experiment

Georgia's Terrific, Colorific Experiment

by Persico, Zoe

Book - 2019

Georgia wants to become a famous scientist, but she does not think her family of artists can be of any help to her. Georgia wants to become a famous scientist, but she does not think her family of artists can be of any help to her. Show less

Georgia wants to become a famous scientist, but she does not think her family of artists can be of any help to her. Georgia wants to become a famous scientist, but she does not think her family of artists can be of any help to her. Show less

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A Different Pond

A Different Pond

by Phi, Bao

Book - 2017

As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. Show less

As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. As a young boy, Bao Phi awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. Show less

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A Friend for Dragon

A Friend for Dragon

by Pilkey, Dav

Book - 2019

Dragon is lonely so he goes looking for a friend and when an apple falls on his head he is convinced that he has found one; but at home Apple is quiet and...Show more Dragon is lonely so he goes looking for a friend and when an apple falls on his head he is convinced that he has found one; but at home Apple is quiet and unresponsive, and when a visit to the doctor only makes things worse, Dragon mourns the loss of his friend--until an apple tree grows where Apple is buried. Show less

Dragon is lonely so he goes looking for a friend and when an apple falls on his head he is convinced that he has found one; but at home Apple is quiet and...Show more Dragon is lonely so he goes looking for a friend and when an apple falls on his head he is convinced that he has found one; but at home Apple is quiet and unresponsive, and when a visit to the doctor only makes things worse, Dragon mourns the loss of his friend--until an apple tree grows where Apple is buried. Show less

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Benji, the Bad Day, and Me

Benji, the Bad Day, and Me

by Pla, Sally J.

Book - 2018

Sammy is having a very bad day at school and at home until his autistic brother, Benji, finds a way to make him feel better. Sammy is having a very bad day at school and at home until his autistic brother, Benji, finds a way to make him feel better. Show less

Sammy is having a very bad day at school and at home until his autistic brother, Benji, finds a way to make him feel better. Sammy is having a very bad day at school and at home until his autistic brother, Benji, finds a way to make him feel better. Show less

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