Books & Libraries - Kids

From an early age, young children are exposed to numbers in all sorts of situations. In kindergarten, the teacher might count the number of children present during circle time. And when it's someone's birthday, everyone alwaysCounts the number of candles on the cake. When...

Did you know that treating a book like a friend will help to keep it safe? Turning the page of a book gently from corner to corner will prevent the page from being torn. Learn more about caring for library books in How to...

From an award-winning author and illustrator, the inspiring story of how the Little Free Library organization brings communities together through books, from founder Todd Bol's first installation to the creation of more than 75,000 mini-libraries around the world. Todd and his friends love heroes....

When people discuss the idea of banning books, they are also discussing much broader concepts, including censorship, basic freedoms, and the power of religious and political institutions. These challenging topics are presented in accessible ways as readers explore the debate surrounding banned books. As...

6 Starred Reviews! New York Times Bestseller! A People Magazine Best Children's Book! A Washington Post Best Book! A Publishers Weekly Best Book! Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Award Honor recipient Caldecott Honor winner Sweet mixes White's personal letters, photos, and family ephemera with her...

A Brain Pickings Best Children's Book of the Year "An embarrassment of riches." --The New York TimesAn expansive collection of love letters to books, libraries, and reading, from a wonderfully eclectic array of thinkers and creators.In these pages, some of today's most wonderful culture-makers--writers,...

"Entertaining . . . A lovely keepsake celebrating books that remain key parts of childhood for people all around the world."--Foreword Reviews Did you know that the Very Hungry Caterpillar was originally just a fat worm named Willi? Or that the author of Charlotte's...

This book train children to write letters in an easy and logical way suitable for preschool children. Book size 8.5 by 11 inches 67 pagesAuthor: Kindergartners BooksISBN-10: 169529260XISBN-13: 9781695292604Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/25/2019Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.14d

RECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPR HONOR * A Today Show's Best Kids' Books of 2019 * Indie Next List Pick * Junior Library Guild Selection * "An appealing tribute and successful remedy to the lack of titles about the groundbreaking librarian...a must-have for all...

In luminous paintings and arresting poems, two of children's literature's top African-American scholars track Arturo Schomburg's quest to correct history. Where is our historian to give us our side? Arturo asked. Amid the scholars, poets, authors, and artists of the Harlem Renaissance stood an...

A New York Times Bestseller Winner of the Orbis Pictus Award A People Magazine Best Children's Book A Washington Post Best Book A Publishers Weekly Best Book Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Award Honor recipient Caldecott Honor winner Sweet mixes White's personal letters, photos, and...

A cute strawberry reading log for kids of all ages Whether for a school assignment or for fun, this cute journal helps kids track their reading progress with easy to use, child-friendly charts for title, date, minutes or pages read, and book notes. This...

A powerful celebration of libraries from master storyteller Jane Yolen. Benjamin Franklin introduces his son Billy to the Leather Apron Club, where it's love at first page. When Billy's father Benjamin Franklin announces that Billy and his lazy cousin James will soon have a...

A man, his burros, and his books bring joy to children in remote Colombian villages in this inspiring book based on a true story by celebrated picture book creator Jeanette Winter. Luis loves to read, but soon his house in Colombia is so full...

In the tradition of Marley: A Dog Like No Other, this is the story of a cat who was more than a pet, and the amazing effect he had on the people around him. This middle-grade adaptation of the Grand Central bestseller Dewey features...

When Lydia was five years old, she and her family had to leave their home. They hopped from Grandma's house to Aunt Linda's house to Cousin Alice's house, but no place was permanent. Then one day, everything changed. Lydia's mom took her to a...

A lyrical, vibrant picture book tribute to the amazing life and legacy of Pura Belpré, a lauded storyteller, librarian, and pioneer of bilingual storytimes Pura's abuela always has a cuento to share. She crows Qui-qui-ri-quí! for Señor Gallo, booms Borom, Borom for Señor Zapo,...

Do you want to give someone a wonderful, original and attractive gift? Today is your lucky day! This coloring book will awaken many positive emotions to whoever you give it to, thanks to its many original and fun drawings, but it will also allow...

Presents readers with the books that have shaped the world, from Shakespeare's First Folio to the Harry Potter series. The book features historic photos, engaging sidebars, and thought-provoking prompts.Author: Barbara KrasnerISBN-10: 163235408XISBN-13: 9781632354082Publisher: 12-Story LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2018Pages: 32Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.00w...

Award-winning author Beth Kephart and illustrator Melodie Stacey's poetic picture book, Beautiful Useful Things, is about the life and work of William Morris, maker of beautiful, useful things, sure to engage young dreamers and artists alike. William Morris is best known for his colorful...

*ALA Notable Children's book 2006 * Celebrated author-illustrator Jeanette Winter weaves a hopeful tale of one woman's courageous book rescue. In the Spring of 2003, Alia Muhammad Baker was the city of Basra's real-life librarian. She was the keeper of cherished books and her...

Discover a Fun Experience with Our Big Unicorn Coloring Book for Kids, Toddlers & Girls Ages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Coloring books for kids have been proven to reduce stress, develop self-discipline, increase self-confidence and even increase happiness levels. Kids...

My Very Own Book JournalThis beautifully designed and illustrated journal has space for 50 reviews. Each two-page review section has room to track: Book title Author Date Number of pages How this book made me feel New words I learned and their meaning Who...

During an ordinary visit to the library, a girl pulls a not-so-ordinary book from the shelves. As she turns the pages in this book about coral reefs, the city around her slips away and she finds herself surrounded by the coral cities of the...

Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. Find out how Alice in Wonderland became a children's classic. Published in 1865 by British author Lewis Carroll, this fantasy adventure story introduced the world to Alice and introduced Alice...

A 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books On the bicentennial of Frankenstein, join Mary Shelley on the night she created the most frightening monster the world has ever seen. On a stormy night two hundred years ago, a young...

Anne Bogel, creator of the Modern Mrs Darcy blog, wants to help instill a lifelong love of reading in your child with fun lists of book recommendations, creative activities, and space to record what they've read and what they would like to read.Author: Anne...

Recipient of a Sydney Taylor Book Award for Younger Readers An ALA Notable Book A Bank Street Best Book of the Year "Text and illustration meld beautifully." --The New York Times "Stunning."​ --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Inspired... a] journalistic, propulsive narrative." --Publishers Weekly (starred...

In luminous paintings and arresting poems, two of children's literature's top African-American scholars track Arturo Schomburg's quest to correct history. Where is our historian to give us our side? Arturo asked. Amid the scholars, poets, authors, and artists of the Harlem Renaissance stood an...

An exceptional picture book biography of Margaret Wise Brown, the legendary author of Goodnight Moon, The Runaway Bunny, and other beloved children's classics, that's as groundbreaking as the icon herself was--from award-winning, bestselling author Mac Barnett and acclaimed illustrator Sarah Jacoby.What is important about...

The official NaNoWriMo handbook that inspires young people to tackle audacious goals and complete their creative projects. Includes pep talks from today's biggest authors! John Green, Marissa Meyer, Jennifer Niven, Daniel José Older, Danielle Paige, Celia C. Pérez, and Scott Westerfeld with an introduction...

Who was Melvil Dewey? Learn how Dewey's love of organization and words drove him to develop and implement his Dewey Decimal system, leaving a significant and lasting impact in libraries across the country. When Melvil Dewey realized every library organized their books differently, he...

Welcome to A Wynken, Blynken & Nod Adventure! This unique children's picture book weaves together a modern adventure story with two of the most famous classics poems from Eugene Field (Wynken, Blynken & Nod, and The Sugar-Plum Tree.) Here is where magic and dreams...

The Who Dat Movers is a group of New Orleans youth who form a double dutch team. They win teh citywide contest and is headed to the nationals at the New Orleans Superdome. Are they all dat, can they do dat, will they win...

Capture the joys of reading in this amazing poetry collection! From that thrilling moment when a child first learns to decipher words, to the excitement that follows in reading everything from road signs to field guides to internet articles to stories, these poems celebrate...

Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. Find out how Alice in Wonderland became a children's classic. Published in 1865 by British author Lewis Carroll, this fantasy adventure story introduced the world to Alice and introduced Alice...

The Sesame Street friends go to the library and invites readers along to discover how libraries play an important role in communities. Readers learn how to sign up for their own library cards too! About the Sesame Street (R) Field Trips series: Discover some...

Reading is not for everybody, but everybody has to read. This is a light-hearted look at reading dislikes and difficulties. The I Hate to Read Book pokes fun at teachers, parents, and others who push readers (young and old) who don't want to be...

This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books--John Newbery himself. While most children's books in the 18th century contained lessons and rules, John Newbery imagined them overflowing with entertaining stories, science, and games. He believed...

The Sesame Street friends go to the library and invites readers along to discover how libraries play an important role in communities. Readers learn how to sign up for their own library cards too! About the Sesame Street (R) Field Trips series: Discover some...

When Marley Dias was 10 years old, she decided she was tired of reading books about white boys. She was hungry for stories she could relate to and characters who looked like her. With help from her mom, Marley started collecting books--and even wrote...

Young readers of all ages will love this story about President Thomas Jefferson, who found his passion as soon as he learned to read: books, books, and more books! Before, during, and after the American Revolution, Jefferson collected thousands of books on hundreds of...

The inspiring true story of Harper Lee, the girl who grew up to write To Kill a Mockingbird, from Bethany Hegedus and Erin McGuire. Perfect for fans of The Right Word and I Dissent. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share...

BOOKS! by Murray McCain and John Alcorn, the beloved classic children's book originally published in 1962, is now re-released for the first time in a new large format. This 1962 New York Times book of the year is beloved for its charming hand-drawn illustrations,...

A lyrical nonfiction picture book about the inspired life of C. S. Lewis, the beloved author of the Chronicles of Narnia--from Free as a Bird author-illustrator Lina Maslo. Perfect for fans of The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown and Some Writer : The...

Find out how Mo Willems became a bestselling children's author Did you know Mo Willems' Pigeon character started out as a doodle in a sketchbook? Explore the life and career of one of today's most popular and cherished children's authors. Full of fact-packed sidebars...

Libraries, like books and kids, come in all shapes and sizes and are as individual as every story and freckled face. Readers will learn about Kenya's Camel Library Service, Zimbabwe's Donkey Libraries, and Northern Europe's Book Boats. There is so much to discover and...

An inspiring collection of Pat Mora's own glorious poems celebrating a love of words and all the ways we use and interact with them: reading, speaking, writing, and singing.Whether we are collecting words, reading favorite books in the library, celebrating holidays, writing poems, sharing...

The inspiring true story of demonstrators standing up for the love of a library, from a New York Times bestselling illustrator In January 2011, in a moment that captured the hearts of people all over the world, thousands of Egypt's students, library workers, and...

Perfect for literature classes and beginning writers of all ages! "Tell me a story of when you were little" is something children love to ask. Ten award-winning writers: Mary Pope Osborne, Laurence Yep, James Howe, Katherine Paterson, Walter Dean Myers, Susan Cooper, Nicholasa Mohr,...