Booklists by Topic (Picturebooks)

Booklists by Topic (Picturebooks)

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orange and blue button reading HIGH INTEREST

These booklists focus on topics kids LOVE, but that don’t fit well anywhere else. Look here for books about things like dinosaurs, robots, and things that go!

Blue and green image reading "animals"

These booklists focus on all types of animals. Look here for books about things like sea creatures, bugs, and pets!

Green and pink button reading EARTH

These booklists focus on the natural world. Look here for books about things like the environment and the seasons!

Pink and blue button reading EVENTS

These booklists focus on big events that kids might be hearing about on TV or at school. Look here for books about things like elections and holidays!

orange and green button reading FANTASY

These booklists focus on all types of fantasy creatures. Look here for books about things like dragons, mermaids, and unicorns!

blue and pink button reading IDENTITY

These booklists feature books with characters that have a certain identity. Look here for books about characters who are Black, LGBTQIA+, or on the Autism spectrum!

pink and orange button reading LEARNING

These booklists focus on topics that kids might be covering at school. Look here for books about things like shapes, colors, and counting!

blue and orange button that reads RELATIONSHIPS

These booklists focus on different relationships kids may have. Look here for books about parents, friends, and other family members!

Pink and green image reading "activities"

These booklists focus on different activities kids love to do. Look here for books about things like dance, sports, and camping!

Characters

These booklists feature familiar characters kids already know and love, like Bluey, Pete the Cat, and Disney Princesses!

Orange and pink button reading "EMOTIONS"

These booklists focus on feelings–the good and the bad. Look here for books about things like anger, bravery, and joy!

Blue and green button reading "experiences"

These booklists focus on experiences that might be new for kids. Look here for books about things like starting school, visiting the doctor, and bringing home a new baby!

blue and pink button reading FORMAT

These booklists are focused on the type of story or illustration you’re looking for. Look here for things like bedtime stories, rhyming books, and bilingual books!

These booklists focus on jobs that fascinate kids. Look here for books about things like construction, the military, and pirates!

orange and green button reading PLACES

These booklists focus on books set in specific places. Look here for books set in specific states or other countries!

pink and green button that reads SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

These booklists focus on different social and emotional issues that kids may face. Look here for books about bullying, body image, and fears!

These booklists focus on things that might feel difficult to discuss with children. Look here for books about things like divorce, severe illness, and racism.

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If you have any questions, please contact Sam in the Children’s Room:
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