Kindergarten Book List
Picture books aligned with each Sabbat unit. Most are available at public libraries!
Unit 1: Lammas (First Harvest)
- The Little Red Hen by Paul Galdone
Work and sharing the harvest
- Bread, Bread, Bread by Ann Morris
Bread around the world
- Stone Soup by Marcia Brown
Community and sharing
- The Harvest Birds by Blanca López de Mariscal
Mexican harvest tale
- The Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin
Garden diversity and culture
Unit 2: Mabon (Fall Equinox)
- The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall
Life cycle of an apple tree
- Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert
Creative leaf art and imagination
- The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
Seed journey through the year
- We're Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger
Interactive fall adventure
- The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree by Gail Gibbons
Year-round tree observation
Unit 3: Samhain (Ancestors)
- Lifetimes by Bryan Mellonie
Gentle introduction to life and death
- The Memory String by Eve Bunting
Honoring family memories
- The Longest Night by Marion Dane Bauer
Animals in winter darkness
- Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola
Classic witch tale
- Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Transformation and imagination
Unit 4: Yule (Winter Solstice)
- The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper
Poetic solstice celebration
- The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Generosity and love
- The Mitten by Jan Brett
Animals sharing warmth
- The Tomten by Astrid Lindgren
Swedish winter tale
- Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson
Hibernation and friendship
Unit 5: Imbolc (Brigid)
- Brigid's Cloak by Bryce Milligan
Irish tale of Brigid's generosity
- Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
Winter night adventure
- The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown
Unconditional love
- The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
Seeds waiting to grow
- When Will It Be Spring? by Catherine Walters
Waiting for spring
Unit 6: Ostara (Spring Equinox)
- And Then It's Spring by Julie Fogliano
Waiting for seeds to grow
- Rechenka's Eggs by Patricia Polacco
Magic eggs and kindness
- The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss
Patience and faith in growth
- Home for a Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown
Finding where you belong
- The Story of the Easter Bunny by Katherine Tegen
Spring bunny traditions
Unit 7: Beltane (Growth & Community)
- Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert
Growing a colorful garden
- The Honeybee and the Robber by Eric Carle
Bees and flowers
- It Takes a Village by Hillary Clinton
Community working together
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Growth and transformation
- The Sun Egg by Elsa Beskow
Classic Waldorf summer tale
Unit 8: Litha (Summer)
- In the Tall, Tall Grass by Denise Fleming
Summer insects and creatures
- The Salamander Room by Anne Mazer
Bringing nature inside
- Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens
Clever gardening tale
- A Drop of Water by Walter Wick
Water science through photos
- Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
Classic summer read-aloud
🌟 Year-Round Favorites
These books support UU Pagan values and can be read anytime:
- Old Turtle by Douglas Wood
Earth spirituality and interconnection
- Brother Eagle, Sister Sky by Susan Jeffers
Native American earth wisdom
- The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Environmental stewardship
- What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada
Growth mindset
- The Three Questions by Jon J Muth
Buddhist wisdom for children
- All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon
Interconnection and gratitude
- I Am Peace by Susan Verde
Mindfulness for children
- The Invisible String by Patrice Karst
Connection across distance
📚 Library Tips
- • Request books early - popular titles may have holds
- • Check for audiobook versions - great for car rides and rest time
- • Ask librarians - they can suggest similar titles
- • Interlibrary loan - borrow from other library systems
- • Little Free Libraries - check your neighborhood!
- • Used bookstores - build your home library affordably
- • Library summer programs - free books and prizes!
- • Digital options - Libby, Hoopla for ebooks and audiobooks