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Blog Category: 101 Picture Book Challenge
Encouraging Children to Read
Posted about 23 days ago by Jozlyn H
A short guide with tips to keep your children on their reading journey, plus a few recommendations for along the way.
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Downloadable, Streaming Fun for Families and Kids
Posted 9 months ago by Library News
Use Library resources to make the most of your time at home!
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Thunder Cake and Other Wise Tales by Patricia Polacco
Posted about 1 year ago by Patti L
Grandma has a special recipe to cure a child’s fear of thunder in our featured book Thunder Cake. Also included are more warm and wonderful books by children’s author Patricia Polacco.
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Picture Books with Positive Vibes
Posted about 1 year ago by Patti L
Parr’s books have high kid-appeal and radiate positive messages of peace, love, thankfulness, humor and joy.
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What Do You Mean I Can't Throw?
Posted about 1 year ago by Heidi Y.
A wonderful selection of children's picture books perfect to read anytime.
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Picture Books That Zoom
Posted about 1 year ago by Eric P
The medium of the picture book -- with its emphasis on visuals and uninhibited imagination -- is able to tell a story by moving and swooping from place to place and from time to time with as much energy as a big-budget movie.
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Tell Me a Story! Picture Books for Young Storytellers
Posted about 1 year ago by Maria RT
Captivating illustrations in these almost wordless picture books will encourage children to make up their own stories.
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What's in the Egg? Picture Books Featuring Eggs
Posted about 1 year ago by Patti L
You never know what surprising and extraordinary animal may pop out of an egg! All kinds of picture books featuring eggs are posted here. Happy Spring!
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How to Help a Friend!
Posted about 1 year ago by Heidi Y.
Timeless picture books demonstrating the power of friendship that are great to read anytime.
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Friendship Stories for Children
Posted about 1 year ago by Patti L
Through thick and thin, best friends are on our side. Here are stories that remind us to treasure our BFF’s!
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Mysterious Mother Search
Posted about 1 year ago by Heidi Y.
Endearing picture books featuring mother and child.
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Peculiar versions of the Three Little Pigs
Posted about 1 year ago by Maria RT
Inventive takes on the classic fairy tale The Three Little Pigs.
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Fantastic Books for Kids by African American Authors
Posted about 1 year ago by Patti L
In celebration of Black History Month, we compiled a list of picture books to read with your child by noted African American authors. Some inspire young minds, some are just for fun, and all are perfect for enjoying together.
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Picture Books About Imagination
Posted about 1 year ago by Eric P
With a purple crayon like the one Harold has, a person could solve all kinds of problems. This post includes a ton of imaginative picture books kids and parents will appreciate.
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Modern Folktale Adaptations for Kids
Posted about 1 year ago by Cindy V
Fabulous folktale adaptations that are sure to entertain children of all ages.
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Picture Books That Introduce Sensitive Topics
Posted about 1 year ago by Patti L
A selection of endearing stories for young children that focus on a variety of topics like family, friends, gender identity, individuality, love, marriage, tolerance, self-acceptance, kindness, respect, mental disabilities, nonconformity, teasing, social issues, emotions, immigrants, racism, friendship and courage.
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Counting Books for Preschoolers
Posted about 1 year ago by Heidi Y.
A variety of counting books to teach young children about numbers in an entertaining way.
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Picture Books Featuring Animal Adventures Perfect for Preschoolers
Posted over 2 years ago by Heidi Y.
Fun picture books for kids featuring animal adventures and humorous stories.
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10 Delightful Dog Books Perfect for Young Children
Posted over 2 years ago by Patti L
Entertaining dog books that are perfect for kids ages 4-8.
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Adorable Bedtime Stories for Children featuring Owls
Posted over 2 years ago by Maria RT
Colorful and expressive picture books where owls take center stage. Perfect for reading to your kids at bedtime or anytime.
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Fun Stories for Kids from Preschool through Grade 2
Posted over 2 years ago by Heidi Y.
Fun stories for kids full of humor and great illustrations.
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Inspiring Picture Books About Inventors, Scientists and Perseverance
Posted over 2 years ago by Cindy V
Stories featuring characters with spunk, engineers, inventors, scientists, architects, doctors, computer programmers and the incredible power of persistence.
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Great Stories for Kids that Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Posted over 2 years ago by Maria RT
Children's picture books celebrating Hispanic Heritage.
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Good Day, Good Reads
Posted over 2 years ago by Eric P
Some days are good; some days aren't. As this picture book makes clear, it's as simple -- and as complicated -- as that.
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Picture Books Featuring Feisty, Self-Confident Heroines
Posted over 2 years ago by Patti L
Stories featuring fun stories and spunky heroines.
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