Kids Recommended Reads

We updated our SmartStart collection with new titles!

Check out these books about Martin Luther King Jr. Day and race in America.

Do you watch our What’s New in the Children’s Room videos?  Here is the list of things (in order by title) that Miss Olivia has talked about! Sign into your account and place any of them on hold!

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Here are some picture books with characters who have to get creative and problem-solve. Put one on hold easily here!

Here are some terrific nonfiction titles recommended  by “Ravenous Readers” (gr. K-3) or “Literary Lunch” lovers (gr. 3-5). Be sure to check our calendar for our special books discussion for kids!

What do new readers recommend to other kids? Here are some recommended easy readers to get your little learner started.

Try “reading the pictures” in these detailed and intriguing wordless picture books. Reading Rockets says “sharing wordless books is a terrific way to build important literacy skills, including listening skills, vocabulary, comprehension and an increased awareness of how stories are structured.” Put one on hold today!

What do kids in Reading like to read? We asked and here are some faves!

Whether they are “Ravenous Readers” (gr. K-3) or “Literary Lunch” lovers (gr. 3-5), kids in Reading love to recommend books!  Check out some of these highly recommended chapter books!

Here are some opportunities to play, sing, and connect with other itsy bitsy readers!

Looking for a fun book to read at nighttime? Check out this list of excellent books to read aloud with the entire family: