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Latinx Cultural Heritage Month Picture Book

Celebrate Latinx Cultural Heritage Month with Picture Books

Posted 09/23/21 by Rebecca R

Celebrate Latinx Cultural Heritage Month from September 15- October 15 by reading one of these great picture books!

Check Out These Wonderbooks!

Posted 09/14/21 by Joyce S.

As a mom to two soon-to-be toddlers, I’m always looking for ways to get my kids to read (more). And if they can do it on their own: let them! So when Wonderbooks came to the Toledo Libraries, I just had to give them a go. If you haven’t heard of them: visit your local library now to get one!

StoryWalks® at the Library

Posted 06/23/21 by Lauren B

Go adventuring outside and read along with one of these vocabulary-rich picture books.

Celebrate Pride!

Posted 06/16/21 by Rachel S

Pride is for the whole family!

Children's Books about Personal Responsibility and Self-Discipline

Posted 05/25/21 by John C

Personal responsibility and self-discipline are the hallmarks of a successful life. The following children’s books highlight strategies and techniques that anyone can adopt to improve their life and attain their full potential.

Lift-the-Flap Books to Share with Your Little Ones

Posted 05/18/21 by Juliette H

Here’s a list of some of our favorite board books and picture books that help make reading even more interactive… and even more fun!

Mother's Day

Posted 05/05/21 by Veronica C

With Mother’s Day coming up, here are some books about moms.

Interactive Picture Books for Preschool/ Kindergarten

Posted 04/29/21 by Alyssa S

Interactive picture books that are sure to get kids moving and engaged.

Wordless Picture Books

Posted 04/29/21 by Juliette H

If I were to choose one word to describe any of these beautifully illustrated books… I wouldn’t! If you’re new to the world of wordless picture books, borrow one of these titles for yourself and see what I mean.

El día de los niños/El día de los libros books for Babies, Toddlers and PreK

Posted 04/27/21 by Latino Cultural Committee

Read to your babies, toddlers and preschoolers to celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros.

2021 Pura Belpré Award Winners

Posted 04/12/21 by Kimberley F

Pura Belpré Award highlights Latino/Latina writers and illustrators.

April Fool's Day for Grades PreK-3

Posted 03/23/21 by Heidi Y.

April Fool’s Day is celebrated this year on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Whatever your prank, joke or pun, make it a great time to celebrate with a smile.

Art resources for Grades PreK-3

Posted 01/15/21 by Juliette H

Here are 12 books (a mix of fiction and nonfiction) that are perfect for introducing young readers to the world of fine art. These books are a great place to start whether you’re looking for inspiration, fun facts, or just a good story!

Caldecott Contenders - Part 1

Posted 01/05/21 by Regina S

Check out the best picture books of 2020.

Caldecott Contenders - Part 2

Posted 01/05/21 by Regina S

Check out the best picture books of 2020.

Caldecott Contenders - Part 3

Posted 01/05/21 by Regina S

Check out the best picture books of 2020!

Caldecott Read-In Goes Virtual

Posted 12/22/20 by Regina S

Check out our librarians' favorite picks to win the 2021 Caldecott Award.

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Picture Books of the Lost... and Found

Posted 12/08/20 by Eric P

Some of the world's greatest picture books are about losing things, and I have a list of them right here... wait a minute, where did that list go?

The Power of Song: How Singing Benefits Early Childhood Development

Posted 11/24/20 by April S

Fun and engaging sing-along stories to read and sing with your young child.

Presidents in Picture Books

Posted 09/14/20 by Eric P

When you're President of the United States, you not only get use of a plane and an in-house bowling alley, you may also wind up the star of a children's picture book, possibly alongside a talking aardvark.