20 Purrfect Titles for National Hug Your Cat Day
After dodging that grouchy skibbety-pap from a formerly napping feline friend, what better way to celebrate National Hug Your Cat Day than with a fun book?
Quack, Quack! 10 Books to Dive Into
It's been a wet spring! Check out 10 silly and fun books featuring some delightful quacking and waddling birds.
Why Aren’t You Drawing a Bird Right Now? These Books Will Help
April 8th is Draw a Bird Day! Stock up on some of these great books to inspire your best avian art.
Animals In Winter
Squirrel yourself away with these books about animals getting through the winter.
Prehistoric Creatures (That Are Also Not Dinosaurs!)
Five wonderfully illustrated books about prehistoric animals that are definitely not dinosaurs. From trilobites to mammoths, many of these creatures once roamed Northwest Ohio.
What Are You Drawing for Draw a Bird Day? These 10 Books Will Help You…Draw a Bird
It’s officially Draw a Bird Day. Celebrate by busting out a pencil and paper and doodling your favorite bird—artistic skill is optional!
Life Cycles resources for Early Elementary (1-3)
Investigate plant and animal life cycles with these library resources.
Great Reads in Popular Science – Nuts for Nature edition
Why should kids have all the fun when it comes to learning about animals? Here are the latest and greatest books for adults on the amazing creatures in nature.
Animal Hibernation resources for Grades PreK-3
Animal hibernation is a fascinating adaptation to changing environmental conditions.
5 Picture Books Adults Will Love (and Kids Too!)
A grown-up who has a confession to make: she loves picture books! Read on to find some of her current favorite titles that are just as enjoyable for adults as they are for kids.
Friendship Stories for Children
Through thick and thin, best friends are on our side. Here are stories that remind us to treasure our BFF’s!
Picture Books That Introduce Sensitive Topics
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.
The Human-Nature Connection
The Library and Metroparks are great community resources that enrich the quality of life in the communities in which they serve.
Counting Books for Preschoolers
A variety of counting books to teach young children about numbers in an entertaining way.
Best Picture Books of 2018
Two perspectives on some of the best children's picture books of 2018.
Picture Books Featuring Animal Adventures Perfect for Preschoolers
Fun picture books for kids featuring animal adventures and humorous stories.
Adorable Bedtime Stories for Children featuring Owls
Colorful and expressive picture books where owls take center stage. Perfect for reading to your kids at bedtime or anytime.
Fun Stories for Kids from Preschool through Grade 2
Fun stories for kids full of humor and great illustrations.
Good Day, Good Reads
Some days are good; some days aren't. As this picture book makes clear, it's as simple -- and as complicated -- as that.
20 Entertaining Picture Books for Kids Who Think Potty Humor is Hilarious
Fully 40% of the children's publishing industry is devoted to books about going to the bathroom, according to statistics I just made up.
12 Great Children’s Books Exploring Difficult Issues
These books help to make sense of, and deal with, challenging times in life.
Picture Books Filled With a Variety of Characters, Wit, Humor and Much More
Stories and poems featuring atypical characters and memorable tales by Shel Silverstein, Mo Willems, Dr. Seuss, Adam Rex and many more.
Colorful and Informative Nonfiction Picture Books Curious Kids Will Be Wild About
Curious kids will definitely love the amazing illustrations and educational content found throughout the picture books in this blog post.
Picture Books About Unusual Pets That Are Sure to Delight
Stories full of unusual pets and the adventures that ensue.
10 Picture Books to Help Tackle Tough Topics
A selection of picture books covering tough topics.
Fascinating Stories: Science and Nature
There are so many amazing stories about the natural world around us. Prepare for fascination!
Celebrate Shark Week with These Sharkalicious Selections
Shark week is almost here! We have a variety of sharkalicious suggestions for kids of all ages fascinated with these toothsome creatures.
Summer Reads For School-Aged Kids
Are the kids in your house looking for something to read this summer? Here are a few suggestions to help get them started!
