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People Books For 5-Year-Old Kids

For age 5, books may introduce inventors, artists, athletes and historical figures whose accomplishments shaped the world around them. Children can begin connecting actions to outcomes while building confidence with longer nonfiction narratives.

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National Geographic Readers: Amelia EarhartThomas Edison Song for KidsJohn, Paul, George, and BenWe Are Water ProtectorsDrum Dream GirlCounting the Stars : The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA MathematicianBrought to You ByFrida Kahlo and Her AnimalitosJohnny AppleseedTrombone ShortyDreamersRead Out Loud: Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena WilliamsFollow Chester!Me... JaneTwo Friends: Susan B. Anthony and Frederick DouglassLittle Frida: A Story of Frida KahloMy Itty-Bitty Bio: Princess DianaPapa is a Poet: A Story about Robert Frost

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Rez KidIf My Hair Had a VoiceBrought to You ByForever CousinsWe Are Water ProtectorsNational Geographic Readers: Mother TeresaTwo at the Top: A Shared Dream of EverestMy Itty Bitty Bio: John LewisMy Itty-Bitty Bio: Nelson MandelaMy Itty-Bitty Bio: Jackie KennedyMy Itty-Bitty Bio: Laura BushMy Itty-Bitty Bio: Dalai LamaMy Itty-Bitty Bio: Fred RogersMy Itty-Bitty Bio: Princess DianaMy Itty-Bitty Bio: Mahatma GandhiMy Itty-Bitty Bio: Lady Bird JohnsonStarstruck: The Cosmic Journey of Neil deGrasse TysonSembrando historias: Pura Belpré: bibliotecaria y narradora de cuentos
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National Geographic Readers: Amelia EarhartJohn, Paul, George, and BenWe Are Water ProtectorsJohnny AppleseedTrombone ShortyMe... JaneTwo Friends: Susan B. Anthony and Frederick DouglassMy Itty-Bitty Bio: Princess DianaNational Geographic Readers: Mother TeresaAlong Came Coco: A Story About Coco ChanelJolly Old St. NicholasDiego RiveraJohnny AppleseedMy Itty-Bitty Bio: Mahatma GandhiMy Itty Bitty Bio: John LewisMy Itty-Bitty Bio: Jackie KennedyI Am a PromiseMy Itty-Bitty Bio: Nelson MandelaFiestas: Día de Martin Luther King, Jr.Melvin the MouthRez KidMy Itty-Bitty Bio: Fred RogersManjhi Moves a MountainWalt Disney SP

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Thomas Edison Song for KidsDrum Dream GirlCounting the Stars : The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA MathematicianBrought to You ByFrida Kahlo and Her AnimalitosDreamers

Help your child grow through reading

Did you know?

  • Pirate captains wore silk sashes to display their high status.
  • Discussing historical character choices improves early reading comprehension skills.
  • Ninja spies wore ordinary civilian clothes to blend into crowded markets.

How to make the most of Epic

For Parents
  • Talk about how the daily routines of historical figures match your own family habits.
  • Guess what a historical figure will do next before turning the page to practice predicting.
For Educators
  • Look at the faces of different historical figures to talk about their feelings and expressions.
  • Ask kids to find specific people hidden in the busy crowd illustrations to practice focus.

FAQ

Books about people help 5-year-olds explore different lives, experiences and perspectives in ways they can understand and enjoy.

Children can discover lessons about friendship, cooperation, kindness and the many ways people contribute to their families and communities.

These books can spark meaningful conversations about emotions, relationships and experiences both at home and in the classroom.

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