Picture Book Biographies of 2020
Between scientists, advocates, poets, performers, and athletes, our kids have learned about so many courageous trailblazers through picture book biographies. With their child-friendly format and […]
Nonfiction
Kid Picks July and August 2019
During the months of July and August, we had about 76 library books out at a time. While we read a ton of great stories, […]
Lego Man In Space by Mara Shaughnessy
Lego Man In Space by Mara Shaughnessy, 2013 Did you know that a toy Lego Man was actually launched into space by two kids? […]
Daredevil by Meghan McCarthy
Daredevil: The Daring Life of Betty Skelton by Meghan McCarthy, 2013 (Ages 5 – 10) After reading about her amazing accomplishments, I can’t believe Betty […]
Women You’ve Probably Never Heard Of, But Should!
One of the reasons I love children’s nonfiction books, is because I learn so many new things! My children and I have particularly loved […]
Book of Bones by Gabriele Balkan
Book of Bones: 10 Record-Breaking Animals by Gabrielle Balkan ; illustrated by Sam Brewster, 2017 (Ages 4 – 10) Guess who knows a lot about bones? […]
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles by Patricia Valdez
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles by Patricia Valdez; illustrated by Felicita Sala, 2018 Where many of us would squirm at the sight […]
Give Bees a Chance by Bethany Barton
Give Bees a Chance by Bethany Barton, 2017 (Ages 4 – 10) Bethany Barton has discovered the perfect mix of information, humor, and clever illustrations […]
Shaking Things Up by Susan Hood
Shaking Things Up by Susan Hood, 2018 (Ages 5 and up) Oh, the artwork! Oh, the poetry! Oh, the inspirational stories! This […]
National Geographic Easy Reader Series
Filled with stunning photography, National Geographic has created an easy reader series that helps children build important literacy skills while also learning about the world […]