Reading Representation Grades K-2

The books on this list have been curated for grades K-2 by Guilford Free Library and Guilford Public Schools librarians. These titles showcase characters from a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities, and family structures, affirming everyone’s presence and value in society while also being good stories that children enjoy! Reading stories from different perspectives inspires empathy, fostering self-love as well as a greater connection with others. This project is also presented by the Guilford Anti-Bias Anti-Racist (ABAR) Alliance, a collaborative partnership of educators, parents, and caregivers who work to further inclusion, equity, and tolerance within Guilford Public Schools. Learn more at www.GuilfordCtABAR.com.
 

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1. Corduroy

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Author:
Freeman, Don, 1908-1978
Average Rating:
4 stars
Formats:
Book, CD Audiobook, Kit, Readalong
Description:
A toy bear in a department store wants a number of things, but when a little girl finally buys him he finds what he has always wanted most of all.

2. Evelyn Del Rey is moving away

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Author:
Medina, Meg
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Book, Hoopla eAudiobook, OverDrive eBook, Readalong
Description:
Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela's best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street from each other: Daniela with her mami and hamster, and Evelyn with her mami, papi, and cat. But not after today--not after Evelyn moves away. Until then, the girls play amid the moving boxes until it's time to say goodbye, making promises to keep in touch, because they know that their friendship will always be special. The tenderness...

3. Evelyn del Rey se muda

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Author:
Medina, Meg
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Book, Hoopla eAudiobook
Description:
"Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela's best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street from each other: Daniela with her mami and hamster, and Evelyn with her mami, papi, and cat. But not after today-not after Evelyn moves away. Until then, the girls play amid the moving boxes until it's time to say goodbye, making promises to keep in touch, because they know that their friendship will always be special. The tenderness...

4. Friday night wrestlefest

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Author:
Fox, Jennifer, 1976-
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JJ FAIRY TALES FOX
Description:
Ladies and Gentlemen, it's Friday night, and these kids are ready to wrestle! Join Dangerous Daddoo as he dishes out some serious moves to get the kids ready for bed. But what happens when Flying Mom Bomb gets home from work? Are the kids toast?

5. Jabari tries

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Author:
Cornwall, Gaia
Average Rating:
5 stars
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JJ ACTIVITIES CORNWALL
Guilford New Juvenile
JJ ACTIVITIES CORNWALL
Description:
Making a flying machine can be frustrating, but a partner and a little patience just might help Jabari's invention soar.

6. Octopus stew

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Author:
Velasquez, Eric
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JJ ACTIVITIES VELASQUEZ
Description:
Ramsey dons his superhero cape to rescue Grandma from the huge octopus she is trying to cook--or is he simply telling a story? Includes author's note on the story's origin and a recipe for Octopus stew.

7. The snowy day

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Author:
Keats, Ezra Jack
Average Rating:
4.5 stars
Formats:
Book, Readalong
Description:
The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.

8. Ten ways to hear snow

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Author:
Camper, Cathy
Average Rating:
3 stars
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JJ ACTIVITIES CAMPER
Description:
Walking to her grandmother's home to help make warak enab, Lina discovers many ways to hear snow, from the scrape of a shovel on a sidewalk to the quiet pats of snowman-building.

9. Windows

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Author:
Denos, Julia
Average Rating:
5 stars
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JJ ACTIVITIES DENOS
Description:
Walking his dog at dusk, one boy catches glimpses of the lives around him in this lovely ode to autumn evenings, exploring your neighborhood, and coming home.