Kids Reading
Booklists for children
LGBTQ Middle Grade Books
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FLPChildren
Books featuring LGBTQ characters and voices within children's fiction.
Let's Talk About Consent: 3rd - 6th Grade
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FLPChildren
Books and resources to aid parents, caregivers, and educators discuss the topic of consent and personal boundaries with children in grades 3rd - 6th.
Let's Talk About Consent: PreK - 2nd Grade
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FLPChildren
Books and resources to aid parents, caregivers, and educators discuss the topic of consent and personal boundaries with children in grades PreK - 2nd.
Explore Your World
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FLPChildren
Explore your senses, your house, and the world around you.
Books with a Beat
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FLPChildren
Picture books with rhyming or musical text that can be read or sung.
Bedtime Books
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FLPChildren
"Lullaby, and good night, in the skies stars are bright. May the moon's silvery beams bring you sweet dreams. Close your eyes now and rest, may these hours be blessed. 'Til the sky's bright with dawn, when you wake with a yawn."
Winter Holidays
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FLPChildren
Great books to share and learn about Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, and New Year's.
Ramadan Picture Books
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FLPChildren
Read all about Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and celebrate Eid al Fitr with these great books.
Easter
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FLPChildren
Easter fun for kids of all ages!
Three Kings Day
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FLPChildren
Stories about Three Kings Day, the joyous last day of the Christmas holiday.
The Books We Loved Growing Up
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FLPChildren
What books did Children's librarians read when they were kids? We've picked some of our favorites for you to enjoy!
Silly Books
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FLPChildren
Books that are guaranteed to make Toddlers and Preschoolers giggle : )
Survival Stories
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FLPChildren
Tales of abandonment, danger, and perseverance.
Remembering Maurice Sendak
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FLPChildren
Books by the famous author and illustrator Maurice Sendak.
Homeless Children
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FLPChildren
Stories about children and their families dealing with homelessness.
Pretty, Pink Princess Books that Won’t Make Parents Puke
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FLPChildren
The answer to the question: “are there any books about pink princessey girls that aren’t awful (meaning, I suppose, no Barbie paperbacks, no damsel-in-distress type situations, nothing too vapid)?”
Children's Books about Adoptive, Foster or Blended Families
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FLPChildren
Handpicked by Children’s Librarians all over the Free Library, this book list features the best picture books, nonfiction books, poetry and more that help parents introduce their children to different kinds of families, including foster homes, families built by adoption, and blended families.
Good Days and Bad Days
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FLPChildren
We all have Good Days and Bad Days. Here are some books that will entertain kids no matter how their day is going.
Penguins
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FLPChildren
Have fun reading and looking at books about penguins!
LGBTQ Picture Books
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FLPChildren
Books for children of LGBTQ parents, or for little brothers and sisters of LGBTQ teens.
Halloween Children’s Stories
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FLPChildren
Our Children’s Librarians’ favorite Halloween books, which are perfect for storytime or for reading together at home.
Great Winter Reads for Kids
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FLPChildren
Winter weather reads and Arctic adventures—from picture books to leveled readers and chapter books—to wile away the time until Spring arrives.
Gardening with Kids
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FLPChildren
Children will want to get their hands in the dirt and start planting with these great books about gardening and nature!
Planet Earth
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FLPChildren
Everything about the third planet in our solar system.
Fun Facts
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FLPChildren
Amaze your family and friends with things they never knew!
Fun Wordless Picture Books
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FLPChildren
Enjoy these stories told in pictures.
Coping with the Loss of a Sibling
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FLPChildren
This booklists features books for parents and children coping with the loss of a brother, sister or other peer.
Conquer Monster Fears
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FLPChildren
Books that would be empowering for a toddler who is having monster problems.
Books about Peace
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FLPChildren
Explore themes of peace and conflict resolution. To learn more about how you can make a difference, visit http://www.peacedayphilly.org
Beyond Miss Nelson
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FLPChildren
Book list featuring books for children about teachers and classrooms.
Be Curious: Science Books for Children
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FLPChildren
Books on all kinds of science topics for kids of all ages!
Kindergarten
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FLPChildren
Fun books for Kindergarten kids!
Latino
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FLPChildren
Great books that feature Latino characters.
Pre-K
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FLPChildren
As 4 and 5 year old children get ready for Kindergarten, enjoy these books as they perfect their pre-literacy skills.
The Pura Belpré Award
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FLPChildren
The Pura Belpré Award, established in 1996, is presented annually to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth. The award is named after Pura Belpré, the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library.
The Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal
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FLPChildren
The Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal is awarded annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished informational book published in the United States in English during the preceding year. The award is named in honor of Robert F. Sibert, the long-time President of Bound to Stay Bound Books, Inc. of Jacksonville, Illinois.
Picture Books about Social Justice
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FLPChildren
A picture is worth a thousand words...
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
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FLPChildren
Books that have won the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award (named after Dr. Seuss), which recognizes authors and illustrators of the most distinguished book for beginning readers published in English in the United States during the preceding year.
Toddlers
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FLPChildren
These picture books open up the world for youngsters asking lots of “why” questions and learning their letters and numbers.
Caldecott Award
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FLPChildren
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Coretta Scott King Author Award
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FLPChildren
The Coretta Scott King Author Award is given annually to outstanding African American authors of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. The award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his wife, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood.
Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award
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FLPChildren
The Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award is given annually to outstanding African American illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. The award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his wife, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood.
Graphic Novels - Children
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FLPChildren
Age appropriate graphic novels for seasoned young readers or those just learning to read.
Back to School
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FLPChildren
Get ready for school with these great picture books for young readers.
Babies
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FLPChildren
Books for parents to start reading to their babies on day one.
2014 Award Winners
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FLPChildren
Selections from The American Library Association’s list of outstanding books for children.
Asian American Children's Books
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FLPChildren
Great books that feature Asian characters.
African American
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FLPChildren
Great books that feature African American characters.
6th Grade
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FLPChildren
Books any 6th grader will love.
5th Grade
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FLPChildren
Fabulous reading suggestions for 5th graders.
4th Grade
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FLPChildren
Quality choices for any 4th grader.
3rd Grade
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FLPChildren
Great books that a 3rd grader can read independently.
2nd Grade
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FLPChildren
Super books for 2nd graders
2015 Award Winners
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FLPChildren
Various children's books and authors given awards in 2015.
1st Grade
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FLPChildren
Suggested books for 1st graders.
Poetry - Children's Poetry for Everyone
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explore
The young and the young at heart will relish children’s poetry for all ages.
Poetry - New Poetry for Children
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explore
Enjoy new poetry books for children
Back to School - Children
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explore
A list curated by Children’s Librarians to help your young ones get ready and accustomed to school.
Fantasy - Children
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explore
Children will lose themselves in these magical worlds of fantasy and adventure, plus there is sure to be some crazy creatures roaming through these pages as well.
Martin Luther King - Books for Children
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explore
Biography and stories about Martin Luther King, Jr
Latino History - for Children
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explore
An introduction to Latino culture for kids.
Groundhog Day
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FreeLibrary
According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, then spring will come early; if it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its burrow, and the winter weather will persist for six more weeks. Children can read and learn about about Punxsutawney Phil and all other furry weather prognosticators in this list!
Chapter Books
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FreeLibrary
Books geared toward newly-independent readers from 1st through 3rd grade. More complex sentence structure and vocabulary are present in these books but you will also find small pictures throughout the text.
Children's Books featuring Muslim and Middle Eastern Characters
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FreeLibrary
Explore different cultures and discuss diversity in these books with the children in your life. #WeNeedDiverseBooks
Holiday Picture Books
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FreeLibrary
Stories, rhymes and songs for children, chosen by Librarians at the Free Library.
Thanksgiving Books for Children
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FreeLibrary
Recommended Thanksgiving-themed reads from Children's Librarians at the Free Library.
Chilling Children's Books
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FreeLibrary
Fun, spooky, enlightening, and clever books to get children in the Halloween spirit.
Crafts for Kids
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FreeLibrary
Fun and creative crafts for kids or the whole family!
Dr. Seuss
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FreeLibrary
Seussical selections from the classic children's book author!
Culinary Books for Children and Families
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FreeLibrary
Every bite of food we eat has a story. For more information, please visit www.freelibrary.org/cook