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You can build a better library that sets your students up for success today — even on a budget! With this great collection of best-selling picture books under $5, you'll put books in students' hands all year long.

Plus, check out more teacher favorites for PreK-2 here.

Read-alouds help kids in preschool through second grade develop their listening skills, reading comprehension, and independent reading abilities. Silly reads will light up your classroom and have your students giggling and learning at the same time. For instance, The Very Impatient Caterpillar will teach readers how to be patient and is packed with humor and wit, as well as STEM facts about metamorphosis and pupation.

Meanwhile, the sweet story What Does It Mean to Be Kind? teaches about the power of one simple act of kindness and the monumental impact it has on your community. Your students will enjoy learning about the value of kindness and its ripple effects. 

Shop all the best books under $5 for preschool through second grade! You can find all books and activities at The Teacher Store

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