After extensive reading and research, Leigh Lowe (author of Prima Latina) has personally selected each of these books for Memoria's Kindergarten Read-Aloud Set as her top favorite read-alouds for the primary years. These stories will not only motivate children to become great readers, but they will also teach them about history, geography, holidays, science, and more!
- The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown [9780064432276]
- A Tree Is Nice by Janice May Udry [9780064431477]
- How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman [9780679880837]
- Frederick by Leo Lionni [9780399555527]
- Follow the Dream: The Story of Christopher Columbus by Peter Sis * [9780679806288]
- Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall [9780140504415]
- Pumpkin Moonshine by Tasha Tudor * [9780689828461]
- The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf [9780140502343]
- Pancakes, Pancakes! by Eric Carle [9780689822469]
- Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell Hoban [9780064430968]
- This First Thanksgiving Day by Laura Krauss Melmed [9780060541842]
- The Little Fir Tree by Margaret Wise Brown [9780064435291]
- The Twelve Days of Christmas illustrated by Jan Brett [9780698115699]
- Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree by Robert Barry * [9780385327213]
- Stellaluna by Janell Cannon * [9780544874350]
- Owl Moon by Jane Yolen * [9780399214578]
- Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening illustrated by Susan Jeffers * [9780525467342]
- Gregory’s Shadow by Don Freeman [9780142301968]
- Walter the Baker by Eric Carle [9780689820885]
- Katy and the Big Snow by Virginia Lee Burton [9780395185629]
- The Frogs and Toads All Sang by Arnold Lobel * [9780061800221]
- Roxaboxen by Alice McLerran [9780060526337]
- Cactus Hotel by Brenda Z. Guiberson [9780805029604]
- Hide and Seek Fog by Alvin Tresselt [9780688078133]
- All Things Bright and Beautiful by Cecil Frances Alexander * [9780060266172]
- A Tale for Easter by Tasha Tudor [9780689866944]
- What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page [9780618997138]
- A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle [9780689848940]
- An Extraordinary Egg by Leo Lionni [9780679893851]
- The Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman [9780152024406]
- Come On, Rain! by Karen Hesse * [9780590331258]
- Wonders of Nature by Eloise Wilkins * [9780375854866]
- Hubert’s Hair-Raising Adventure by Bill Peet [9780395282670]
- Abe’s Fish by Jen Bryant * [9781454926153]
*Denotes hardback
Kindergarten Read-Aloud Set is in the following collections: