Celebrate Libraries: Books for Kids

Updated September 1, 2025
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The loving library
Kochar, Amandeep S.
Paper Book
Jeet and his puppy Fudge love to read, but they wish they had more friends to share their passion for books. Inspired by another Sikh boy practicing seva--selfless acts of kindness--by donating books to those in need, Jeet, Fudge, and their family set out to give back to their...
The library book
Chapin, Tom
Paper Book
What's the best way to cure a gloomy day? A trip to the library! Based on the hit song by Tom Chapin and Michael Mark, here is an affectionate, exuberant, uproarious celebration of books, reading, and--SHHH!--libraries! The rain is pouring, Dad is snoring, and the same old stuff...
Abuela's library
Norman, Lissette
Paper Book
Alfonso and Abuela love to spend Saturday afternoons finding books at the library and reading them together beneath their favorite oak tree. But when their beloved tree is cut down, can Alfonso transform the stump into something magical for their whole community--their very own...
Library girl
Horvath, Polly
Paper Book
After living in the public library for the last eleven years, Essie must learn to adapt to a world that's not as perfect as the stories she's grown up with in this heartfelt middle grade novel from Newbery Honor author Polly Horvath. Essie has grown up in the public library,...
The library
Stewart, Sarah
Paper Book
Meet an unforgettable bibliophile Elizabeth Brown doesn't like to play with dolls and she doesnt like to skate. What she does like to do is read books. Lots of books. The only problem is that her library has gotten so big she can't even use her front door anymore. What should...
A library
Giovanni, Nikki
Paper Book
In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Nikki Giovanni and fine artist Erin Robinson craft an ode to the magic of a library as a place not only for knowledge but also for imagination,...
No cats in the library
Emmons, Lauren
Paper Book
A stray cat follows her love of books all the way to a new library home in this charming debut picture book that's "catnip for librarians and young book lovers alike" (School Library Journal, starred review). Clarisse is a clever cat who loves books. She may not...
The loud librarian
Beatrice, Jenna
Paper Book
A little librarian with a larger-than-life voice finds her place in this sweet and uproarious picture book about being true to yourself--no shushing required! Penelope is perfect for the job of student-librarian. Friendly? Check. Helpful? Check. Book lover? Check. There's just...
Library babies
Puck
Paper Book
Here come the library babies, ready to give you a tour of their favorite local library! This adorable board book is the perfect Christmas gift this holiday season. There's no place more magical than a library, where adventures can be had both inside the pages of a book and out. Here you...
Lola at the library
McQuinn, Anna.
Paper Book
At the library
Alexander, Heather
Paper Book
From books to puppet shows, from author signings to computer research and from special collections to very important rules, readers learn about libraries and the value of reading, sharing and community in this beautiful book.
The story collector
Tubb, Kristin O'Donnell
Paper Book
"For every book lover who fantasized about getting locked in the library overnight, The Story Collector is a dream come true!" --New York Times-bestselling author Alan Gratz In the tradition of E. L. Konisburg, this middle-grade...

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