{"id":4006,"date":"2022-04-04T21:27:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T21:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=4006"},"modified":"2022-04-04T21:27:27","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T21:27:27","slug":"read-aloud-picture-books-for-kindergarten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/read-aloud-picture-books-for-kindergarten\/","title":{"rendered":"Read-Aloud Picture Books for Kindergarten"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Check out these awesome read-aloud picture books for kindergarten readers, both on and off Epic! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best read-aloud books get kids into books at an early age, while they\u2019re still mastering not just reading skills, but concepts that will set them up for success in other areas as well. Reading aloud with a grownup, and enjoying eye-catching illustrations, lively text, silly voices and timeless tales together also promote quality time and a love of reading that could last a lifetime.\u00a0Well, the titles on this book list check off all of these boxes! From rhyming children\u2019s books to early chapter books, check out just a handful of our favorite picture books to read aloud below.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read-Aloud Picture Books for Kindergarten On Epic <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

100 Hundred Things That Make Me Happy<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Amy Schwartz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the spirit of \u201cRaindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens\u201d this cute rhyming Read-To-Me book is an ode to all things worth celebrating. From \u201clicking the spoon\u201d and \u201cthe man on the moon,\u201d to \u201cpony rides\u201d and \u201cshiny slides,\u201d it captures all the small joys of childhood. Young children will relate to the every day joys while you relish in the nostalgia. The simple, fun rhymes make this a great book to share with preschoolers and kindergartners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A House for Hermit Crab<\/strong><\/a> (Audiobook & Animated Book) <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Eric Carle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this colorful book filled with vibrant collage illustrations, Hermit Crab has outgrown his snug little shell, so he finds himself a larger one. But soon he’s growing out of one house after another, forcing him to continue his search for a new home. This whimsical story, based on the actual behaviors of hermit crabs, shows kids how to cope with changes in their own lives. Whether anxious for the first day of kindergarten, moving to a new town or getting ready to move up a grade, little readers will learn through Hermit Crab’s experience, that growing up doesn’t have to be so scary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arithmechicks Add Up: A Math Story<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Ann Marie Stephens<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Jia Liu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who knew math could be so heartwarming? In this cheerful picture book, 10 little chicks slide down a slide, swing on a swing and play hide-and-seek. But one lonely mouse wants to join in. He gets his chance when a ball becomes stuck and only he is small enough to retrieve it, proving that there are many ways to add up 10 chicks, but just one way to count a helpful new friend. This sweet book is great for picking up the basics of arithmetic and social-emotional learning at the same time. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Bill Martin Jr.

Illustrated by: Eric Carle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From author Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle, of \u201cThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u201d fame comes this sweet, interactive animal book. With rhythmic text and the delightful, boldly colored collage illustrations Carle is known for, this endearing Read-To-Me book teaches little ones how to identify colors by looking at the cascade of animals and birds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bump in the Night Book 1: Giracula<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Caroline Watkins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Mark Tuchman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cYou know about ghosts, and goblins and ghouls. Witches and werewolves and… gulp… dental tools.\u201d So begins this spooky rhyming tale about the long-necked vampire giraffe, Giracula. Hide your pies, tarts and cakes, everyone. Giracula is on the loose, and after getting a bite from a bat, he can\u2019t get enough of sweets and a series of bakery thefts ensue. Your kid will love this hilarious cautionary tale of friendship and forgiveness. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type<\/strong><\/a> (Animated Book) <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Doreen Cronin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cClick, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type\u201d is a hilarious, tongue-in-cheek story about a scrappy crew of literate cows that go on strike. When the cows at Farmer Brown\u2019s farm discover a typewriter one day, they put it to good use and type a letter asking the farmer for electric blankets to keep them warm in the chilly barn. Farmer Brown isn\u2019t impressed by their demands (or newfound typing skills). So he responds with a firm \u201cno.\u201d And not surprisingly, the cows aren’t having any of it!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cookie & Milk: A Scientifically Stunt-tastic Sisterhood<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Michele McAvoy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Jessica Gibson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cookie is a genius who loves math and Milk is a daredevil who can’t get enough of sports and adrenaline. They\u2019re as different as can be, but they\u2019re best friends. It may seem like an unlikely pair, but without Milk, Cookie wouldn\u2019t imagine her best inventions and Milk couldn\u2019t do her amazing stunts without Cookie. Filled with science and engineering factoids, this entertaining STEM read also contains important messages about friendship, diversity and even a glossary of notable women scientists in the back. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dream Big, Little Scientists: A Bedtime Book<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Michelle Schaub<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Alice Potter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cTwelve kids. A dozen bedtimes. Endless sweet ways to say goodnight with science!\u201d These are the first lines of this adorable rhyming STEM picture book. Its soothing text makes it the perfect bedtime story, while the inspiring themes will spark curiosity in your budding scientist. It\u2019ll introduce them to the 11 branches of science, from astronomy and physics to chemistry and beyond, getting them excited to explore as they drift off for a night\u2019s sleep. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hansel, Gretel, and the Ugly Duckling <\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Hilary Robinson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Simona Sanfilippo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cHansel and Gretel\u201d and \u201cThe Ugly Duckling\u201d both <\/em>get a clever update in this rhyming fairy tale. In this take, the pair of siblings encounter and have compassion for the ugly duckling in the woods when they see that the other ducks aren\u2019t accepting him. The next day, Hansel and Gretel venture back out to collect wood chips, leaving a trail of bread crumbs to guide them back home. When they\u2019re captured by a wicked woman in a gingerbread house, they don\u2019t know how they\u2019ll ever escape. But little do they know they were followed… by the ugly duckling who was eating their bread crumbs! Will the ugly duckling come to their aid and save the day? <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Honestly, Red Riding Hood Was Rotten! <\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Trisha Speed Shaskan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Gerald Claude Guerlais<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If your kid like fractured fairy tales, they\u2019ll love this silly spin on the classic story of Red Riding Hood. Narrated by the notorious Big Bad Wolf, in his version he\u2019s a vegetarian who loves apples. After not eating for weeks, he encounters the conceited Little Red, who\u2019s big red cape makes her resemble <\/em>an apple and then the equally vein Granny who resembles a Granny Smith apple. In his telling, they\u2019re both rotten and deserved their fate. The bright, funny illustrations and a quirky narrative will have your kid laughing at the darkly humorous tale. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Leo: A Ghost Story<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Mac Barnett

Illustrated by: Christian Robinson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leo is a pretty cool little boy. He likes to draw, read books and do other things ordinary kids like to do. But unlike ordinary kids, Leo\u2019s a ghost. Most people can\u2019t see him, and his good intentions are often misunderstood by those he encounters (including the new family that moves into his house). So one day, he decides he\u2019s been a \u201chouse ghost\u201d long enough and sets out to see the world as a \u201croaming ghost.\u201d Along the way he befriends a young girl named Jane, and the two set off on a day of imaginative fun. This sweet, humorous tale will show your kid the value of friendship and that it\u2019s okay to be different (even if you\u2019re a ghost).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lobstah Gahden<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Alli Brydon

Illustrated by: EG Keller<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Walt the lobstah\u2019s greatest dream is to win first place in the annual Swell Gahdens contest. But year after year the honor goes to his \u201cchowdah-head\u201d rival Milton. One day, when (\u201choly whale poop!\u201d) heaps of gahbage show up in their yahds, the two must work together to save their gahdens. As the title suggests, this cute picture book is a hilarious delight. It\u2019s a silly and entertaining way for your kid to learn about sea life, conservation and the spirit of cooperation\u2014as well as practical tips on how to help preserve our oceans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Out the Door<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Christy Hale<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOut the door, down the stoop, past the neighbors, along the block\u2026\u201d Now the adventure begins! Follow a young girl in Brooklyn as she makes her way to school and back. From tree-lined streets, to the subway and into the classroom, there\u2019s so much to see. With gorgeous collage illustrations and easy-to-understand text, this book is perfect for read-alouds and teaching kindergarteners directional concepts, like out, down, past and through.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Very Cold, Freezing, No-Number Day<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Ashley N. Sorenson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: David Miles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The high level of interactivity makes this book a super-fun, engaging read-aloud. The premise is simple: On one very cold day, the numbers have frozen. You can follow along with your kid as they trace, blow on and count the numbers to unfreeze them. The story increases in urgency as the numbers cheer your kid on. It\u2019s a fun book they\u2019ll want to read over and over, and they\u2019ll learn a lot about colors, seasons and patterns along the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Word Collector <\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Sonja Wimmer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201c<\/strong>Some people collect stamps. Some people collect coins. Some people collect art. And Jerome? Jerome collected words…\u201d With poetic rhyming narration and stunning illustrations, this a great read-aloud for introducing your child to the magic of words. \u201cMagic words, delicious words, long and short words, crazy words..” .your kid can follow Jerome as he discovers them all in this dreamlike tale. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Other Recommendations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Looking for more amazing read-aloud picture books for kindergarten kids? Here are a few titles we recommend off our platform, all available on Amazon<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n