Kindergarten reading list

Name: Kindergarten reading list
Creator: ReadingList
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Kindergarten students in US schools are commonly assigned 84 books across Common Core Appendix B, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA curricula. Each title links to its grade citations.

84 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What books do kindergarten students read in US schools?

84 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 84 kindergarten titles, of which 84 have a verified state or national curriculum citation at the kindergarten level.

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.