Staff picks

Picture book biographies, stories, and early nonfiction recommendations on women in science and technology fields.

Books that talk about and include characters who live with a chronic condition. Not an exhaustive list, but does include arthritis, asthma, cancer, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, and multiple sclerosis

Fantasy with action, adventure and mystery.

Books for K-2nd graders to help talk about and overcome their fears.

Excited? Nervous? Anxious? Grown-up? Great books to give incoming kindergartners an idea of what to expect when starting school and suggestions for handling some common emotions, fears, and situations.

Mostly series books mixing a little silly, a little serious, and many things in between.

Native American, First Nations, and other Indigenous fiction and nonfiction from Indigenous authors.

Picture books that highlight single parent Kids and family with moms, and help Kids and family sort out emotions.

Books for young beginning readers who don't like the Bob books.

Graphic novels for those at a kindergarten - 3rd grade reading level.

Your body is perfect just how it is because it's yours.

Creepy and scary books for a preschooler who likes Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and other scary stuff.

Fire-breathing, magical, and mysterious... fiction for Kids and family about dragons!

Stories and facts about colors for babies, preschoolers, and elementary ages.

Ready to move beyond the Reader section? Here are some books to try from juvenile fiction.

Books for Kids and family in preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade that are helpful in talking openly about people who have disabilities.

Cooking with family can be a learning experience for everyone. Did you know you can learn math, science and new vocabulary words? Not to mention history and culture! And improve your motor skills, too?! Here are some books on bringing school into the kitchen, including the best homework ever, tasting your creations!