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2021 SFUSD Recommended Summer Reading, Grades PreK-2

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Featuring stories about kindness, courage, and understanding, readers in Preschool-2nd grade will see their own experiences and the viewpoints of others in these pages. Dive into a good book this summer with these outstanding reads, hand-picked by San Francisco Unified School District and SFPL librarians. Check them out from SFPL libraries and bookmobiles, or visit our virtual library for the e-book versions!

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Tad

Tad

by Davies, Benji

Book - 2020

Late bloomer Tad the tadpole finds her courage - and her legs! - when she comes face-to-face with Big Blub, a great big, nasty fish in the murky pond. Late bloomer Tad the tadpole finds her courage - and her legs! - when she comes face-to-face with Big Blub, a great big, nasty fish in the murky pond. Show less

Late bloomer Tad the tadpole finds her courage - and her legs! - when she comes face-to-face with Big Blub, a great big, nasty fish in the murky pond. Late bloomer Tad the tadpole finds her courage - and her legs! - when she comes face-to-face with Big Blub, a great big, nasty fish in the murky pond. Show less

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Ta-da!

Ta-da!

by Davis, Kathy Ellen

Book - 2018

A celebration of rainy day imaginative play featuring a series of "dun dun DUH!" plot twists, and "Ta-Da!" solutions! A celebration of rainy day imaginative play featuring a series of "dun dun DUH!" plot twists, and "Ta-Da!" solutions! Show less

A celebration of rainy day imaginative play featuring a series of "dun dun DUH!" plot twists, and "Ta-Da!" solutions! A celebration of rainy day imaginative play featuring a series of "dun dun DUH!" plot twists, and "Ta-Da!" solutions! Show less

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Milo Imagines the World

Milo Imagines the World

by de la Peña, Matt

Book - 2021

In this new picture book from the prize-winning dynamic duo behind LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET, Milo spends the monthly subway ride with his sister sketchi...Show more In this new picture book from the prize-winning dynamic duo behind LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET, Milo spends the monthly subway ride with his sister sketching in his notebook the lives he believes the other train riders to have. How right - or wrong - is he, though?? Show less

In this new picture book from the prize-winning dynamic duo behind LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET, Milo spends the monthly subway ride with his sister sketchi...Show more In this new picture book from the prize-winning dynamic duo behind LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET, Milo spends the monthly subway ride with his sister sketching in his notebook the lives he believes the other train riders to have. How right - or wrong - is he, though?? Show less

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Paletero Man

Paletero Man

by Diaz, Lucky

Book - 2021

On a hot summer day, a little boy runs after the paletero man for a cool treat, but upon arrival discovers his pockets empty! Can the community band together to help him find his missing dinero? On a hot summer day, a little boy runs after the paletero man for a cool treat, but upon arrival discovers his pockets empty! Can the community band together to help him find his missing dinero? Show less

On a hot summer day, a little boy runs after the paletero man for a cool treat, but upon arrival discovers his pockets empty! Can the community band together to help him find his missing dinero? On a hot summer day, a little boy runs after the paletero man for a cool treat, but upon arrival discovers his pockets empty! Can the community band together to help him find his missing dinero? Show less

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I Will Dance

I Will Dance

by Flood, Bo

Book - 2020

Young Dance company is auditioning dancers of "all abilities, all ages," much to the thrill of a little girl who uses a motorized wheelchair and longs to dance. Young Dance company is auditioning dancers of "all abilities, all ages," much to the thrill of a little girl who uses a motorized wheelchair and longs to dance. Show less

Young Dance company is auditioning dancers of "all abilities, all ages," much to the thrill of a little girl who uses a motorized wheelchair and longs to dance. Young Dance company is auditioning dancers of "all abilities, all ages," much to the thrill of a little girl who uses a motorized wheelchair and longs to dance. Show less

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Space Matters

Space Matters

by Lynn, Jacque

Book - 2020

A mind-expanding exploration of perspective and the spaces separating words, outer space, and everything in between. A mind-expanding exploration of perspective and the spaces separating words, outer space, and everything in between. Show less

A mind-expanding exploration of perspective and the spaces separating words, outer space, and everything in between. A mind-expanding exploration of perspective and the spaces separating words, outer space, and everything in between. Show less

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We Will Live in This Forest Again

We Will Live in This Forest Again

by Marino, Gianna

Book - 2020

Despite the devastation caused by wildfires, a group of animals know that the forest will return - and so will they - in this reminder about the resilience of the natural world. Despite the devastation caused by wildfires, a group of animals know that the forest will return - and so will they - in this reminder about the resilience of the natural world. Show less

Despite the devastation caused by wildfires, a group of animals know that the forest will return - and so will they - in this reminder about the resilience of the natural world. Despite the devastation caused by wildfires, a group of animals know that the forest will return - and so will they - in this reminder about the resilience of the natural world. Show less

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Outside, Inside

Outside, Inside

by Pham, LeUyen

Book - 2021

"Something strange happened on an unremarkable day... Everyone who was outside... went inside." Sound familiar? "Something strange happened on an unremarkable day... Everyone who was outside... went inside." Sound familiar? Show less

"Something strange happened on an unremarkable day... Everyone who was outside... went inside." Sound familiar? "Something strange happened on an unremarkable day... Everyone who was outside... went inside." Sound familiar? Show less

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Hello, Mandarin Duck!

Hello, Mandarin Duck!

by Phi, Bao

Book - 2021

Using a number of different languages, a series of young people hope to lead a wayward duck to water, in this picture book that shows how communities can unite to welcome newcomers. Using a number of different languages, a series of young people hope to lead a wayward duck to water, in this picture book that shows how communities can unite to welcome newcomers. Show less

Using a number of different languages, a series of young people hope to lead a wayward duck to water, in this picture book that shows how communities can unite to welcome newcomers. Using a number of different languages, a series of young people hope to lead a wayward duck to water, in this picture book that shows how communities can unite to welcome newcomers. Show less

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When We Are Kind

When We Are Kind

by Gray Smith, Monique

Book - 2020

Featuring illustrations inspired by Indigenous traditions, this spare picture book explores the timeless message that behaving with generosity toward others can make us feel happy in return. Featuring illustrations inspired by Indigenous traditions, this spare picture book explores the timeless message that behaving with generosity toward others can make us feel happy in return. Show less

Featuring illustrations inspired by Indigenous traditions, this spare picture book explores the timeless message that behaving with generosity toward others can make us feel happy in return. Featuring illustrations inspired by Indigenous traditions, this spare picture book explores the timeless message that behaving with generosity toward others can make us feel happy in return. Show less

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Our Little Kitchen

Our Little Kitchen

by Tamaki, Jillian

Book - 2020

A group of volunteers come together every Wednesday to make a meal for their neighbors in this enticing celebration of community. A group of volunteers come together every Wednesday to make a meal for their neighbors in this enticing celebration of community. Show less

A group of volunteers come together every Wednesday to make a meal for their neighbors in this enticing celebration of community. A group of volunteers come together every Wednesday to make a meal for their neighbors in this enticing celebration of community. Show less

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Your Name Is A Song

Your Name Is A Song

by Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

Book - 2020

An energetically illustrated celebration and appreciation of the diversity of names. An energetically illustrated celebration and appreciation of the diversity of names. Show less

An energetically illustrated celebration and appreciation of the diversity of names. An energetically illustrated celebration and appreciation of the diversity of names. Show less

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Astro Girl

Astro Girl

by Wilson-Max, Ken

Book - 2019

Astronomy-obsessed Astrid longs to be an astronaut... just like her mom. Astronomy-obsessed Astrid longs to be an astronaut... just like her mom. Show less

Astronomy-obsessed Astrid longs to be an astronaut... just like her mom. Astronomy-obsessed Astrid longs to be an astronaut... just like her mom. Show less

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The Day You Begin

The Day You Begin

by Woodson, Jacqueline

Book - 2018

A lyrically told, and gorgeously illustrated, picture book that reminds us all that, “there will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you, until the day you begin to share your stories." A lyrically told, and gorgeously illustrated, picture book that reminds us all that, “there will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you, until the day you begin to share your stories." Show less

A lyrically told, and gorgeously illustrated, picture book that reminds us all that, “there will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you, until the day you begin to share your stories." A lyrically told, and gorgeously illustrated, picture book that reminds us all that, “there will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you, until the day you begin to share your stories." Show less

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Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao

Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao

by Zhang, Kat

Book - 2019

In this tasty story of tenacity and ingenuity, everyone in the family can make perfect bao... except for Amy... In this tasty story of tenacity and ingenuity, everyone in the family can make perfect bao... except for Amy... Show less

In this tasty story of tenacity and ingenuity, everyone in the family can make perfect bao... except for Amy... In this tasty story of tenacity and ingenuity, everyone in the family can make perfect bao... except for Amy... Show less

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See the Cat

See the Cat

Three Stories About A Dog

by LaRochelle, David

Book - 2020

In this award-winning beginning reader, Max the dog must continually correct the storyteller who insists that the main character is a cat, a snake, etc. In this award-winning beginning reader, Max the dog must continually correct the storyteller who insists that the main character is a cat, a snake, etc. Show less

In this award-winning beginning reader, Max the dog must continually correct the storyteller who insists that the main character is a cat, a snake, etc. In this award-winning beginning reader, Max the dog must continually correct the storyteller who insists that the main character is a cat, a snake, etc. Show less

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Training Day

Training Day

by Raúl the Third

Book - 2021

Kooky Dooky is hoping to train El Toro for his upcoming lucha libre match, but first must convince him to get out of bed, in this wacky, visually-delightful beginning reader! Kooky Dooky is hoping to train El Toro for his upcoming lucha libre match, but first must convince him to get out of bed, in this wacky, visually-delightful beginning reader! Show less

Kooky Dooky is hoping to train El Toro for his upcoming lucha libre match, but first must convince him to get out of bed, in this wacky, visually-delightful beginning reader! Kooky Dooky is hoping to train El Toro for his upcoming lucha libre match, but first must convince him to get out of bed, in this wacky, visually-delightful beginning reader! Show less

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Sometimes People March

Sometimes People March

by Allen, Tessa

Book - 2020

This informative and inspiring picture book, ideal for starting important conversations, offers an introduction to protests and demonstrations for the youngest of readers. This informative and inspiring picture book, ideal for starting important conversations, offers an introduction to protests and demonstrations for the youngest of readers. Show less

This informative and inspiring picture book, ideal for starting important conversations, offers an introduction to protests and demonstrations for the youngest of readers. This informative and inspiring picture book, ideal for starting important conversations, offers an introduction to protests and demonstrations for the youngest of readers. Show less

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Evelyn Del Rey se muda

Evelyn Del Rey se muda

by Medina, Meg

Book - 2020

Evelyn y Daniela son mejores amigas y ambas viven en apartamentos que son casi iguales en el mismo edificio. Las palabra tiernas de Medina se combinan perfectamente con el arte de Sánchez en una exploración de amistad y cambio. Evelyn y Daniela son mejores amigas y ambas viven en apartamentos que son casi iguales en el mismo edificio. Las palabra tiernas de Medina se combinan perfectamente con el arte de Sánchez en una exploración de amistad y cambio. Show less

Evelyn y Daniela son mejores amigas y ambas viven en apartamentos que son casi iguales en el mismo edificio. Las palabra tiernas de Medina se combinan perfectamente con el arte de Sánchez en una exploración de amistad y cambio. Evelyn y Daniela son mejores amigas y ambas viven en apartamentos que son casi iguales en el mismo edificio. Las palabra tiernas de Medina se combinan perfectamente con el arte de Sánchez en una exploración de amistad y cambio. Show less

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會飛的花 : 林良爺爺給孩子的暖心童詩 - Hui fei de hua

會飛的花 : 林良爺爺給孩子的暖心童詩 - Hui fei de hua

Lin Liang ye ye gei hai zi de nuan xin tong shi

by Lin, Liang

Book - 2020

一生供獻於兒童文學的林良老師為孩子們寫的35首童詩集，字句間充滿了情感及想像力。繪圖者是十一歲的黃妍熙，她生動的畫出詩句裏快樂的奇異境界。這本書很適合親子共讀，讓我們的想像力也從詩與畫裡飛出來。一生供獻於兒童文學的林良老師為孩子們寫的35首童詩集，字句間充滿了情感及想像力。繪圖者是十一歲的黃妍熙，她生動的畫出詩句裏快樂的奇異境界。這本書很適合親子共讀，讓我們的想像力也從詩與畫裡飛出來。 Show less

一生供獻於兒童文學的林良老師為孩子們寫的35首童詩集，字句間充滿了情感及想像力。繪圖者是十一歲的黃妍熙，她生動的畫出詩句裏快樂的奇異境界。這本書很適合親子共讀，讓我們的想像力也從詩與畫裡飛出來。一生供獻於兒童文學的林良老師為孩子們寫的35首童詩集，字句間充滿了情感及想像力。繪圖者是十一歲的黃妍熙，她生動的畫出詩句裏快樂的奇異境界。這本書很適合親子共讀，讓我們的想像力也從詩與畫裡飛出來。 Show less

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