Need handy book lists on a variety of topics and themes? Here you will find books for kids on lots of topics, author/illustrator profiles and literacy activities for individual books. Don’t see a list you are looking for? Contact me and I’ll see if I can create one for you!
Book Lists
This list is alphabetized by list.
You can also view a list sorted by theme/topic.—>See Topic/Theme Books for Kids
Or, you can view our book lists by age.—>See Book Lists by Age
101 Books Kids Should Hear Before Kindergarten (MOST POPULAR POST OF ALL TIME)
125 Books That Build Character
Advanced Readers in Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Architecture and Building (nonfiction list)
Author Favorites from When They Were Kids
Back to School (a huge list for all your back to school needs)
Basic Concepts for Preschoolers
Bedtime Stories– all about bedtime
Beginning Reader Books that are Not Boring
Bikes (including learning to ride a bike)
Board Book Favorites for Ages 0-12 Months
Board Book Favorites for Ages 1-2
Board Books for Toddlers That Aren’t Babyish
Books for 2-3 Year-Olds ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR LISTS
Books for 4-5 Year-Olds ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR LISTS
Camping
Chapter Book Read-Alouds for Preschoolers
Chapter Book Read-Alouds for Kindergarteners
Chapter Book Read-Alouds for 1st Graders
Chapter Book Series for Beginning Readers
Christmas (Part 1 and Part 2) also Elf on the Shelf Reads Books
Comprehension Strategies (books to use to model for comprehension strategies)
Cooking (books to inspire you to cook/bake with kids including recipes)
Determination and Perseverance
Early Chapter Books for Kids to Read
Goldilocks and The Three Bears Variations
Graduation (Great books to give for graduation gifts!) ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR LISTS
Halloween (Books that will have you singing, chanting and dancing!)
Individual Books and Activities
Interactive Books for Toddlers
Making a Difference in the World
Mentor Texts for Writer’s Workshop ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR LISTS
Money (saving, spending and donating)
Multicultural Books for Babies (real photographs)
Multicultural Books for Toddlers
Multicultural Books for Preschoolers
Nonfiction and Information Books for Preschoolers and Up
Preschool Books (Ultimate List)
Rainbows (including a 7 Day Read the Rainbow Reading Challenge)
Redirecting and Promoting Good Behavior
Science Books for Preschoolers
Shoes (including how to tie shoes)
Spanish (learning a little Spanish)
Teamwork (One of the Most Popular Book Lists)
The Three Billy Goats Gruff (Variations of the Traditional Story)
Toddler Books (Ultimate List)
Transportation for Preschoolers
Traveling Home for the Holidays
Walt Disney World Inspired Book List
Variations of The Wheels on the Bus
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