Kids
Reading Recommendations for Kids & Families
From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books are bound to spark kids' imagination and keep the pages turning. We update this page with fresh recommendations every month.
Spotlight on the Newbery at 100
In honor of the Newbery Award's 100th anniversary, let's celebrate a century of excellence in children's literature.
The Giver
Lois Lowry
Holes
Louis Sachar
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
E. L. Konigsburg
Number the Stars
Lois Lowry
A Wrinkle in Time
Madeleine L'Engle
The Graveyard Book
Neil Gaiman
Staff Picks for Kids
December 2022
Fire Chief Fran
Linda Ashman
Digby Dinosaur Finds His Roar
Jo Lodge
Parker Grows a Garden
Parker Curry
Blurp's Book of Manners
Cindy Derby
White Fox in the Forest
Chen Jiatong
The Broken Mirror
Melissa De La Cruz
Graphic Novels for Kids
December 2022
The Baby-sitters Club 13: Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery
Ann M. Martin
Pokémon Sword & Shield 5: Sword & Shield
Hidenori Kusaka
Pencilmation
Ross Bollinger
Wings of Fire 6: Moon Rising
Tui T. Sutherland
Arcade World 6
Nate Bitt
You're Invited to a Creepover 3: Ready for a Scare? the Graphic Novel
P. J. Night
Spotlight on December Holidays
Learn more about December holidays from the books in this list.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Winter Night
Megan Litwin
The People Remember
Ibi Zoboi
Latkes and Applesauce: A Hanukkah Story
Fran Manushkin
Red and Green and Blue and White
Paul O. Zelinksy
J Is for Janucá
Melanie Romero
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
Eric Kimmel
Spotlight on Birthday Reads for Kids
Here are some books to help you celebrate CCPL's 100th birthday in 2022!
Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish
Beth Ferry
Starla Jean Takes the Cake
Elana K Arnold
Best Cake Ever
Sam Garton
Happy Birthday, Hedgehog!
Norm Feuti
Maisy's Surprise Birthday Party
Lucy Cousins
Slappy Birthday to You
R. L. Stine
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