Let’s Build by Julie M. Fenner (Infant, Toddler) Young children are fascinated by building sites and the big pieces of equipment necessary to change the landscape and raise new structures. This interactive book lets your child play along and help this critter crew build a brand-new park for everyone to enjoy. ▸ Get it at the Read More
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Books About Early Math
Lia & Luís: Who Has More? by Ana Crespo (Preschool) Anyone who has a sibling knows the experience of making sure things are equal. Lia and Luís are twins who share and play together, but every so often they have a conflict. Today they wonder which twin has “more” of their snack. They use different Read More
Books that Prevent Child Abuse
These book recommendations are part of our series surrounding National Child Abuse Prevention Month. By teaching children about consent, body awareness, and safety we can better protect them from abuse. C is for Consent by Eleanor Morrison (Toddler, Preschool) This book follows expert recommendations about letting kids make their own decisions regarding physical affection. The book Read More
Books to Bond Over
The Hidden Rainbow by Christie Matheson (Preschool) All the colors of the rainbow are hidden in the garden, but can the little bee find them with your help? Fans of Tap the Magic Tree will really enjoy this interactive book that is perfect for spring, bringing a garden to life. ▸ Get it at the Read More
Books to Talk About
Ask Me by Bernard Waber (Toddler, Preschool) After he’s tucked in at bedtime, a little boy talks to his stuffed animals. He shares with them all the things that he did during the day and asks all about what his stuffies did that day, too. Though the animals don’t use their words to reply, the Read More
Books about Favorite Things
The Favorite Book by Bethanie Deeney Murguia (Preschool) Do you have a favorite color, or plant, or food? How do you know? Sometimes it is easy to pick a favorite and sometimes you keep changing your mind. This book poses questions and gives ideas about what is means to have a favorite but points out that the Read More
Books About Telling Our Stories
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
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
