Bees and Honey!
There’s been an explosion of great bee books for kids as we’ve learned more about the plight of the bees. Take advantage of this great offering of terrific new bee books for kids age 2 through 13! (published 2017 – 2021)
Book Lists: Kids
National Black Business Month booklist
In the last few years, a number of good books for kids about black entrepreneurs have come out, fitting reads for August, National Black Business Month!
Celebrate the Joys of Summertime!
Recreation, relaxation, and reading – the Rs of summer vacation! Take a get-away with these great vacation reads! Suggested ages are from the publisher or each item’s library catalog record.
Read Alikes: Wilderness Survival Books
If Gary Paulson’s “Hatchet” is in your wheelhouse, try some of these stories of self-reliance and survival against the odds! Suggested ages are from the publisher or each item’s library catalog record.
Trees & Forests Booklist
Learn about trees whose communal mysteries we are just starting to unravel! From science to biography to graphics and picture books to The Lorax who speaks for the trees, come visit the world of the forest.
Mud-luscious Books!
Mud is part of summer! And, surprisingly, it’s good for kids. Medical research shows that mud play can be good for your child’s physical and emotional health. And you can’t start too early — even babies can benefit from mud play! Mud Play supports creativity and sensory needs and can even lead to a healthier gut bacteria and immune system.
Celebrating National Culinary Arts Month: Tasty Books for Kids
The following books about food and/or cooking are perfect for Culinary Arts Month! Suggested ages are from the library catalog or publisher.
Going for the Gold: Books About Summer Olympics Sports
There are many great sports played at the Summer Olympics. Gymnastics, track and field, basketball, swimming, many others! Enjoy this booklist about these sports. Suggested ages are from the publisher or each item’s library catalog record.