2022 SFUSD Recommended Summer Reading, PreK-2nd | San Francisco Public Library

A Visual Guide to Our Global Village

by McCann, Jacqueline

Book - 2021

A clever and colorful way to think about big numbers, human differences, and this planet we all share. A clever and colorful way to think about big numbers, human differences, and this planet we all share. Show less

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Volcanoes

by Gibbons, Gail

Book - 2022

Find out what causes volcanoes to erupt, where the biggest eruptions are, and how to stay safe from burning hot lava. Find out what causes volcanoes to erupt, where the biggest eruptions are, and how to stay safe from burning hot lava. Show less

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Summertime Sleepers

Animals That Estivate

by Stewart, Melissa

Book - 2021

You probably know all about hibernation--when animals sleep through the winter. But did you know some animals sleep through the summer instead? Read all about it here! You probably know all about hibernation--when animals sleep through the winter. But did you know some animals sleep through the summer instead? Read all about it here! Show less

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Ablaze With Color

A Story of Painter Alma Thomas

by Harvey, Jeanne Walker

Book - 2022

Do you love art, color, and nature? If so, you'll want to read this beautifully illustrated biography to get inspired for your own paintings. Do you love art, color, and nature? If so, you'll want to read this beautifully illustrated biography to get inspired for your own paintings. Show less

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Alaina and the Great Play

by Greenfield, Eloise

Book - 2021

In this joyful picture book, Alaina's excitement at acting in a play practically jumps off the page! In this joyful picture book, Alaina's excitement at acting in a play practically jumps off the page! Show less

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Crab & Snail

The Invisible Whale

by Ferry, Beth

Book - 2022

A perfect graphic novel for beginning readers, featuring two best friends, an invisible whale, and a whole lot of surf zone fun. A perfect graphic novel for beginning readers, featuring two best friends, an invisible whale, and a whole lot of surf zone fun. Show less

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Grandad's Camper

by Woodgate, Harry

Book - 2021

After you read this charming picture book, you'll want to share your favorite family memories too. After you read this charming picture book, you'll want to share your favorite family memories too. Show less

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How to Say Hello to A Worm

A First Guide to Outside

by Percival, Kari

Book - 2022

A friendly introduction to growing things and observing the natural world, just right for the youngest gardeners. A friendly introduction to growing things and observing the natural world, just right for the youngest gardeners. Show less

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I Am Every Good Thing

by Barnes, Derrick

Book - 2020

From an award-winning author and illustrator duo comes this lyrical celebration of Black boyhood, offering windows and mirrors to all kinds of readers. From an award-winning author and illustrator duo comes this lyrical celebration of Black boyhood, offering windows and mirrors to all kinds of readers. Show less

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I Wish, Wish, Wish for You

by Magsamen, Sandra

Book - 2022

Read this book of hopes and dreams snuggled up with those you love best. Read this book of hopes and dreams snuggled up with those you love best. Show less

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Magic Candies

by Paek, Hŭi-na

Book - 2021

A funny and tender story from Korea paired with quirky, eye-catching illustrations. A funny and tender story from Korea paired with quirky, eye-catching illustrations. Show less

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My City Speaks

by Lebeuf, Darren

Book - 2021

A girl who is visually impaired celebrates her city as she and her dad commute across town to her violin recital. A girl who is visually impaired celebrates her city as she and her dad commute across town to her violin recital. Show less

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My Papi Has A Motorcycle

by Quintero, Isabel

Book - 2019

On a ride with her Papi around their changing community, Ramona Daisy realizes how hard her dad works and her family's immutable love. On a ride with her Papi around their changing community, Ramona Daisy realizes how hard her dad works and her family's immutable love. Show less

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My Two Border Towns

by Bowles, David

Book - 2021

Take in the bustling culture and community-mindedness of the U.S-Mexico border with a father and son during their weekend excursion. Take in the bustling culture and community-mindedness of the U.S-Mexico border with a father and son during their weekend excursion. Show less

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Noah's Seal

by Marlow, Layn

Book - 2021

At the beach Noah creates a magnificent seal from sand, pebbles and seaweed. Does the seal get washed away by the unexpected storm, or not? You decide! At the beach Noah creates a magnificent seal from sand, pebbles and seaweed. Does the seal get washed away by the unexpected storm, or not? You decide! Show less

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Room for Everyone

by Khan, Naaz

Book - 2021

Young passenger Musa asks how this tiny bus rumbling along the Zanzibar coast can fit so many people. Big hearts, squirms and squeezes, and giggles galore figure into the equation. Young passenger Musa asks how this tiny bus rumbling along the Zanzibar coast can fit so many people. Big hearts, squirms and squeezes, and giggles galore figure into the equation. Show less

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A Tree Is A Home

by Hickman, Pamela

Book - 2021

Learn how an oak tree and its animal residents change through the four seasons -- as does the human family nextdoor. Learn how an oak tree and its animal residents change through the four seasons -- as does the human family nextdoor. Show less

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We Are Water Protectors

by Lindstrom, Carole

Book - 2020

In this Indigenous-centered tale, you are reminded why water is precious and what you can do to help protect it! In this Indigenous-centered tale, you are reminded why water is precious and what you can do to help protect it! Show less

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When Lola Visits

by Sterling, Michelle

Book - 2021

A heartwarming intercultural exchange by young Lola and her grandma who makes her annual summer visit from the Philippines. A heartwarming intercultural exchange by young Lola and her grandma who makes her annual summer visit from the Philippines. Show less

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You Are Not Alone

by McGaw, Kaitlin

Book - 2022

Love your beautiful self, stand up against hate, and have the backs of other kids--these are among the powerful messages shared by Bay Area band Alphabet Rockers in this affirming picture book. Love your beautiful self, stand up against hate, and have the backs of other kids--these are among the powerful messages shared by Bay Area band Alphabet Rockers in this affirming picture book. Show less

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Un pregón de frutas

by Engle, Margarita

Book - 2021

Una niña visita a su abuelo en Cuba y lo acompaña vendiendo frutas y cantando una canción muy especial. Una niña visita a su abuelo en Cuba y lo acompaña vendiendo frutas y cantando una canción muy especial. Show less

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爸爸的小貨車 - Ba ba de xiao huo che

by Mori Sanmusen

Book - 2021

坐上爸爸的小貨車，爸爸工作，小女孩唱著歌。經過高山，大海，颳風下雨。有爸爸的陪伴，這充滿驚奇的旅程，就是生活中最溫暖的回憶。坐上爸爸的小貨車，爸爸工作，小女孩唱著歌。經過高山，大海，颳風下雨。有爸爸的陪伴，這充滿驚奇的旅程，就是生活中最溫暖的回憶。 Show less

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