Going Down Home with Daddy by Kelly Starling Lyons (Preschool) When Lil Alan, his parents, and sister go down home, they join great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins for a family reunion. They tell stories of the ancestors and visit the land that means so much to all of them, paying tribute to family history. All Read More
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Books to Explore the Sounds of Language
Babymoon by Hayley Barrett (Infant) This sweet and serene book celebrates the period after bringing a newborn baby home. During their babymoon, this family spends time together after the birth of their new baby, getting to know each other, learning about each other, and enjoying time together. This book is perfect for families who have recently welcomed Read More
Books to Explore More Words
Look by Fiona Woodcock (All Ages) Using entirely words and phrases featuring a double o, this book tells the story of a day from morning to night for a brother and sister, including their visit to the zoo. The words are all incorporated into the pictures, making it a fun seek and find for beginning Read More
Books About STEM
ABCs of Physics by Chris Ferrie (All Ages) Similarly to the other titles in the Baby University series, this book introduces new physics concepts to the very young – one for every letter of the alphabet, all the way from Atom to Zero-point energy. Little ones will enjoy the pictures and older children (including grown-ups) Read More
Books to Talk About Racism
Black is a Rainbow Color by Angela Joy (Toddler, Preschool) This book celebrates Black history and culture with beautiful illustrations and poetic language. For those who may miss some of the references, the end of the book holds more details about Black History. ▸ Get it at the Library Skin Again by bell hooks (Preschool) Read More
Books You’ll Love about the Outdoors
Enjoy the outdoors by exploring books about everything outside. Here are some of our favorites. You’ll find instructions for accessing the Alaskas Digital Library and Tumblebooks via SLED down below. Walter’s Wonderful Web by Tim Hopgoode (Toddler, Preschool) If you ever take a nature walk together as a family, you might see a spider’s web Read More
Books You’ll Love to Build Resiliency
Reading about characters who overcome challenges and work through their feelings can be very helpful for young children. These stories of resiliency are great ways to build their confidence using characters and storylines they can relate to. You’ll find instructions for accessing the Alaskas Digital Library and Tumblebooks via SLED down below. The Itsy Bitsy Read More
A Different Way to Develop a Love of Words
This is the part of our newsletter where normally we would send recommendations for books you can read with your child that explore our monthly topic. However, with libraries closed across the state, we would be remiss to not acknowledge that access to the books we recommend might be harder to come by this month. Read More
Books You’ll Love to Develop Words
My Word: A Book of First Words by Frank Preston-Gannon (Infant, Toddler) With charming illustrations, this visual dictionary-style book introduces babies and toddlers to all kinds of words for things that go, food, animals, and more! Each page is grouped by theme and every item has a label. ▸ Get it at the Library Goodbye Friend! Hello Friend! Read More
Books You’ll Love About Winter STEM
Walk and See Opposites by Rosalind Beardshaw (Infant, Toddler) Little ones can enjoy this adorably illustrated opposites book that showcases many fun things to do in wintertime as we follow two children on their walk in the country. ▸ Get it at the Library Best in Snow by April Pulley Sayre (Toddler, Preschool) This non-fiction Read More
