This list was created by Kindergarten teachers in Greeneville City Schools as a resource for parents and other teachers. These books have been used by these teachers for reading aloud and have brought much enjoyment to children. Some of these books come in a series or have multiple titles by the same author. In general, the teachers recommend all of the books by authors listed below.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Bill Martin, Jr
Boom Chicka Rock Jim Archambault
Very Hungry Caterpillar Eric Carle
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Judith Viorst
Peter Rabbit Beatrix Potter
Peter's Chair Ezra Jack Keats
The Snowy Day Ezra Jack Keats
Rainbow Fish Marcus Pfister
Swimmy Leo Lionni
Leo the Late Bloomer Robert Kraus
Corduroy Don Freeman
If You Give a Mouse A Cookie Laura Numeroff
Jump Frog Jump Kalan & Barton
One Duck Stuck Root & Chapman
Brown Bear, Brown Bear Bill Martin, Jr
The Mitten Jan Brett
Polar Express Chris VanAllsburg
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Mo Willems
Knuffle Bunny Mo Willems
Elmer David McKee
Three Bears, Three Pigs, Little Red Hen Various Authors
These teachers also recommend reading nursery rhymes, Mother Goose and fairy tales.