Kindergarten reading list

Kindergarten students in US schools are commonly assigned 18 books across Common Core Appendix B, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA curricula. Each title links to its grade citations.

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6 books with a kindergarten citation

Titles whose grade range covers kindergarten in a state ELA curriculum or a national reference (Common Core Appendix B, AP, IB).

12 commonly read books nationwide

Additional widely-taught titles whose grade range overlaps with kindergarten but haven't yet been tagged with a specific grade-level citation.

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Frequently asked questions

What books do kindergarten students read in US schools?

18 books are commonly assigned to kindergarten students across US schools — sourced from Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and 50 state curricula. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations.

How many books are on the kindergarten reading list?

This page lists 18 kindergarten titles, of which 6 have a verified state or national curriculum citation at the kindergarten level. Additional widely-taught titles whose grade range overlaps with kindergarten are shown below.

Are these kindergarten books in Common Core?

Many kindergarten books on this list appear in the Common Core State Standards Appendix B exemplar texts. Each book card links to its full citation history including which states + curricula reference it. Look for the "Common Core" tag on individual book pages.

How do I pick a kindergarten book for my student?

Filter by curriculum using the pivots above (Common Core, AP, IB, Cambridge, state-specific). Each book page shows its grade range, themes, and which curricula list it. For homeschool or differentiation, books with overlapping grade ranges (±2 grades) work for kindergarten students.

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