Best of 2024: Staff Picks for Young Readers

by Mara, Maddy

Book - 2021

The story has some great lessons about friendship, teamwork, and believing in yourself. Of course the dragon element is a big win. It’s also the first in ...Show more The story has some great lessons about friendship, teamwork, and believing in yourself. Of course the dragon element is a big win. It’s also the first in a series, so bonus points for reluctant readers that might enjoy this genre. Recommended for young readers of early chapter books with big imaginations and a love of dragons. Recommended by Librarian Cherie. Show less

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Every Night at Midnight

by Cheong, Peter

Picture Book - 2023

A cute picture book about kids embracing who they are together. Recommended by Librarian Stacey. A cute picture book about kids embracing who they are together. Recommended by Librarian Stacey. Show less

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Go Forth and Tell

The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller

by McDaniel, Breanna J.

Book - 2024

I can't wait to have the chance to read this one to a class. A great bio with really fun illustrations. Recommended by Librarian Michelle N.G. I can't wait to have the chance to read this one to a class. A great bio with really fun illustrations. Recommended by Librarian Michelle N.G. Show less

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How to Spot An Artist

This Might Get Messy

by Krysa, Danielle

Book - 2020

This one is high on my list of new books for storytime! Recommended by Librarian Michelle N.G. This one is high on my list of new books for storytime! Recommended by Librarian Michelle N.G. Show less

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I Lived Inside A Whale

by Li, Xin

Picture Book - 2024

As a shy child from a large family, I appreciated the storyline and the validation of her feelings. Recommended by Librarian Colleen. As a shy child from a large family, I appreciated the storyline and the validation of her feelings. Recommended by Librarian Colleen. Show less

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If You Give A Mouse A Cookie

by Numeroff, Laura Joffe

Picture Book - 2010

Sammy loves If You Give a Mouse a Cookie because she found the Amazon Prime show (we don’t have it on DVD). It’s a classic that she adores and has been fun to share with her. Recommended by Librarian Lindsey and Sammy. Sammy loves If You Give a Mouse a Cookie because she found the Amazon Prime show (we don’t have it on DVD). It’s a classic that she adores and has been fun to share with her. Recommended by Librarian Lindsey and Sammy. Show less

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The Midnight Library

by Kohara, Kazuno

Picture Book - 2014

An adorable picture book about a library that opens at night to serve animals. Recommended by Librarian Stacey. An adorable picture book about a library that opens at night to serve animals. Recommended by Librarian Stacey. Show less

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Roy Is Not A Dog

by Shapiro, Esmé

Picture Book - 2024

A paperboy suspects that the gentleman he delivers papers to isn’t exactly as he seems. A funny sleuthing story. Recommended by Librarian Alyssa. A paperboy suspects that the gentleman he delivers papers to isn’t exactly as he seems. A funny sleuthing story. Recommended by Librarian Alyssa. Show less

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Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls

by Atinuke

Book - 2022

Simple stories full of the joy and challenges of everyday life. This is the second book in a very enjoyable early chapter book series, perfect for newly confident readers or for reading aloud. Recommended by Librarian Erin. Simple stories full of the joy and challenges of everyday life. This is the second book in a very enjoyable early chapter book series, perfect for newly confident readers or for reading aloud. Recommended by Librarian Erin. Show less

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Two Homes, One Heart

by Young, Jessica

Book - 2024

This book is so simple and so beautiful. The artwork shows the emotions of the parents, allowing the child to be represented by the sparse words. The firs...Show more This book is so simple and so beautiful. The artwork shows the emotions of the parents, allowing the child to be represented by the sparse words. The first third of the book shows the difficulty and pain that a separation can create, but then the family comes together in a healthy new way. It's a story of hard changes and hope. Recommended by Librarian Lindsey. Show less

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Ursula Upside Down

by Tabor, Corey R.

Picture Book - 2024

Picking up anything by Corey Tabor is usually guaranteed to be an interesting and humorous reading experience. This one makes you turn the book upside dow...Show more Picking up anything by Corey Tabor is usually guaranteed to be an interesting and humorous reading experience. This one makes you turn the book upside down to read part of it, and is an excellent take on both perspective and self confidence. Recommended by Librarian Erin. Show less

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Where's Walrus?

by Savage, Stephen

Picture Book - 2011

This is a wordless picture book that is fun to share with your toddler. Walrus gets trickier to find as the book goes on and the triumph your child will experience when they find it will bring everyone joy! Recommended by Librarian Lindsey. This is a wordless picture book that is fun to share with your toddler. Walrus gets trickier to find as the book goes on and the triumph your child will experience when they find it will bring everyone joy! Recommended by Librarian Lindsey. Show less

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