Welcome to the curated Junior KG (Kindergarten) book list for the academic year 20202021. This collection balances imagination, language development, basic numeracy, and finemotor skills. All titles are ageappropriate for children aged 45 years and align with the core competencies of the Indian Council of Primary Education (ICPE) and comparable curricula worldwide.
Story Books (Fiction)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eric Carle
A classic picturebook that introduces days of the week, counting, and the lifecycle of a butterfly. Its bold illustrations and simple repetitive text make it perfect for readaloud sessions.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle
Helps children recognize colors and animals while developing listening skills through a rhythmic, predictable pattern.
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes James Dean & Eric Litwin
A fun story about perseverance; each mishap ends with a smile, encouraging a positive attitude toward challenges.
- Goodnight Moon Margaret Wise Brown
- Where the Wild Things Are Maurice Sendak
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault
- Elephant & Piggie series Mo Willems
NonFiction & Concept Books
My First Book of Numbers DK
Bright, clear pictures paired with simple counting exercises help children practice number recognition from 120.
All About Animals National Geographic Kids
Introduces common animals, habitats, and sounds. Photographs and fun facts spark curiosity about the natural world.
- My First Book of Colours Sabrina Hanks
- Mommy, When I Grow Up Nikolaj Christensen
- My First Book of Shapes Roger Priddy
- My First Book of Opposites Protg Publishing
Activity & Play Books
Big Fat Sticker Book Rosen Publishing
Over 300 stickers with themed scenes that reinforce story sequencing, categorisation, and finemotor coordination.
Wobble and Roll Placemats Usborne
Reusable mats with puzzles, mazes, and tracing activities that can be used at mealtimes or on the floor.
- Touch and Feel: My First Words Rockridge Press
- Story Cubes Rory's Story Cubes (Dice set for creative storytelling)
- Rainbow Labyrinth Scholastic (Simple maze book)
- Braille First Word Book American Printing House
How to Choose the Right Books
- Age appropriateness Look for large, clear illustrations and short sentences.
- Diverse representation Include books that reflect various cultures, languages, and abilities.
- Interactive elements Lifttheflap, textures, stickers, or sound buttons keep young learners engaged.
- Curriculum alignment Ensure titles cover recognised learning outcomes such as alphabetic order, counting, and socialemotional themes.
- Readability for adults Teachers and parents should enjoy the language; a pleasant reading experience encourages repeated readings.
