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.
Book Lists: Kids
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.
Celebrate Pride Month!
Books for kids that carry a strong message of acceptance, equality, and love. Suggested ages are from the publisher or each item’s library catalog record.
Books to Help Kids Understand Their Emotional and Mental Health
Emotions can be difficult to navigate for children and grown-ups alike. Here are some books to help children identify and manage their emotions. Suggested ages are from the publisher or each item’s library catalog record.
Armed Forces, Memorial and Veterans Day List!
Help kids understand and honor all our service members with this broad reading list. This list begins with picture books and then features longer fiction and nonfiction.
The 101 Great Books for Kids List (2020 Edition)
Throughout 2020, several EPL staff members read children’s books in different categories (picture books, folktales, poetry and short story collections, easy readers, middle grade fiction, and non-fiction), searching for 101 great books. And now here is the list! Make sure to check out these terrific, dynamic titles!