These heart-warming stories are great for snuggling up with a book. All the Things I Love About You by LeUyen Pham (Toddler) Parents and caregivers share an unbreakable bond with their children. In this story, a mother recounts all of the things she loves about her son, from his laugh to the way his hair sticks Read More
Book Recommendations |
Books You’ll Love to Read Every Day
These tried and true titles are parent favorites during local storytime events, and the perfect titles to try during your 21 Day Challenge. I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean! by Kevin Sherry (Preschool) The giant squid is very proud of himself: after all, he’s the biggest thing in the ocean… or is he? Using Read More
Books You’ll Love to Give
These snowy titles are the perfect pick to give to your littlest loved ones this holiday season. The Snowman by Raymond Briggs (Infant, Toddler, Preschool) In the classic tale, a young child builds a snowman and at night, in his dreams, the snowman comes alive. Wordless books work well for any age group, but especially Read More
Books You’ll Love About Storytime
Get your child excited about storytime by reading this books together. Leo Loves Baby Time by Anna McQuinn (Infant, Toddler) Even the littlest of children can find something fun to do at the library. In Leo Loves Baby Time, Leo and his grown-up go to the library for a special Baby Time, sharing songs, stories, Read More
Books You’ll Love for Daily Doses of Literacy
Use these books to read, sing, play, talk, and write throughout the day! 1. READ Read to Your Bunny by Rosemary Wells (Infant, Toddler) A book that is both perfect to read to children and to encourage caregivers to continue to read to children. Reading with your children is one of the simplest ways to build Read More
Books (and Apps) You’ll Love About Digital Media
From eBooks to apps, here are a few places to start for picking high-quality media. Sesame Street eBook collection (Toddler, Preschool) Available for free at sled.alaska.edu for all Alaskans, courtesy of the Alaska Dept. of Education and Early Development. Includes new and classic stories with your favorite Sesame Street characters in both English and Spanish. Tumblebooks eBook Read More
Books You’ll Love About Problem-solving and Persistence.
Reading together about characters who persist through difficult challenges inspires a child to do the same. Here are a few of our favorite books about persistence and problem-solving. The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper; illustrated by George and Doris Hauman (Preschool) This classic book has shown generations of young children the power of positive Read More
