A new sibling changes a family. The baby demands everyone’s attention and time — but there are few as demanding as Boss Baby. Older siblings can learn to share — even reluctantly as Martha finds out, or sometimes unexpectedly as Lilly or Stanley do. Regardless, older siblings eventually come to love the new baby in their family just like Peter, Edward and Socks. Meet these and other memorable characters in the books suggested here.
It’s fun and it’s intimidating. It’s the end and it’s the beginning. It’s time to greet another season and say goodbye to summer. A new school year is starting — a time to discover new books, new friends, new ideas and more. You’ll meet people in these books as they share good days and not so good, as they celebrate books and words, and as they enjoy meeting new friends!
The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Do you collect fossils? Maybe you’re more interested in cooking. Been brave enough to travel to faraway places alone? Meet people who do all of these things and more when you pick up one of these books! See Book Finder for more great titles.
A new year opens many possibilities: fresh starts, unsullied dreams, and original notions. Meet real and make-believe characters in the books suggested here — the boy who invented television, a young female flyer, a sleepless hamster, and an observant owl, as well as others. Though each character you meet will be quite different, they share one thing in common: each has a novel idea or perhaps a novel problem and each is sure to start your new year off with energy and imagination!
Are you math a math whiz or do you rely on a math monster? How many hot dogs can you and your family consume at one time? Ever played with math before bedtime? Has a friend ever gotten things way out of order? Each of these is possible — even probable — if you take a look at these books!
They come in collections and board books; they are spoken, sang and read aloud. They are a part of our heritage and some of our first memories. Not only are nursery rhymes a pleasure to hear and to share, they provide a building block toward literacy. These ditties, rhymes, and sayings recommended for kids ages 0-9 introduce children to the sounds and patterns of our language and give them a repertoire of words they may not hear in everyday conversation. Discover many more related titles with Book Finder.
Autumn is upon us. Trees turn colors, the air is crisper, and often thoughts turn to things that go bump in the night. Some scary things are imaginary; other monsters just may be real … With days getting shorter, it’s a terrific time to sit back on a dark evening and share a tale or two.
Remember Eloise? How about Anatole the mouse? Have you ever met a stranger who makes the seasons change? Do you know Corduroy, Lisa’s teddy bear? When was the last time you took a look at the night sky? Can you recognize the Big Dipper and other constellations? Meet these and other old friends and ideas in these books recommended for kids ages 0-9.
In 2013, the Caldecott Medal celebrated its 75th anniversary. We’ve gathered a collection of other wonderful books by Caldecott-winning artists. Perhaps you can name (without looking it up!) the medal-winning book by each artist.
We’ve gathered up dozens of terrific audiobooks, perfect for car trips, lazy summer afternoons, or any time a good story is in order. You’ll connect with some familiar friends — Ramona, Alvin Ho, and Nate the Great — plus some new characters with adventures to share. Poetry, folktales, classics, and more in this carefully selected list.
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. And children love them — they can really pore over the pictures and create their own story in their own words. Wordless books can also be used in ELL classrooms and with struggling readers. Explore these books with the young kids you know — and get ready for some creative storytelling! See Book Finder for more wordless books ›
The United States is a young country but diverse and fascinating nonetheless. Much of its landscape is ancient and its history is rich in stories. National Parks are one way to preserve and protect the country’s wonders, both natural and man-made. Read about how the Everglades were formed, meet a young woman who survived the Alamo, and visit with a mail carrier who takes mail and more to his village in the Grand Canyon. These and other treasures await you in the pages of these books.
Carl Sandburg once said that “Poetry is a packsack of invisible keepsakes.” You’ll find lots of keepsakes in these books. There are homages to tortillas and treasure hunts, holidays and seasons, traditions from around the world, stripes of all types — even rats! So pick up a poem and enjoy reading it, savoring it and sharing it. Discover many more related titles with Book Finder.
The world and its wonders are at your fingertips. Open a book and meet a classical artist, a clever and brave grandmother, and a father and son connected by kites; explore violent but beautiful eruptions, learn how chocolate relies on monkeys; meet a primate and a python — all by just opening a book!
These are stories of turbulent times in the United States. Each is told with a young audience in mind. Each presents a slice of history and highlights the impact of real individuals. Discover many more related titles with Book Finder.
Did you know that about 5,000 new children’s books are published each year? How in the world do you choose?! When we polled Reading Rockets staff about their personal favorites, the books chosen tended to be the older books, the ones that hold happy memories of shared time with a parent or child. We hope you enjoy our staff’s selection of recommended books for kids ages 0-9.
Letters are kind of old-fashioned; e-mail is quicker and a regular part of our lives now. But there’s something special about a letter and the time it takes for it to be written, put a stamp on it, and get the letter to its recipient. Share letters real and imagined in the pages of these books. Meet grand exaggerators and characters that live only in fairy tales. Watch a girl grow and a boy show just how special his friend is to him. Find out how the mail really gets where it’s going and more as you read the suggested titles below.
There are many types of writing: thank you notes, invitations, books, journals, and advice letters. The writing in these books may tickle your funny bone or teach a bit of history.
Understanding autism can begin with stories about a child, sibling, friend, and classmate with autism or Asperger syndrome. This collection includes picture books for elementary age children and their families. For older kids (ages 9-12), browse this list: Middle Grade Books Featuring Neurodiverse Characters.
Play is the way kids learn, so why not play with language! Young children delight in rhymes, hidden letters, and tongue twisters. Older kids love plays on meaning and the silly things that can happen when punctuation is missing. Use one or more of these recommended books for kids ages 0-9 to introduce children to word play fun.
No matter if they rhyme or not, celebrate National Poetry Month in April — and throughout the year with these and other poems! Discover many more related titles with Book Finder.
