Categories

For Grades Pk-K

Warm, simple picture books created with emerging learners in mind. These titles feature clear storytelling, inviting illustrations, and developmentally appropriate themes that help build early comprehension and vocabulary. Ideal for lapsit programs, early literacy sessions, or gentle one-on-one sharing, this collection supports the curiosity and growing independence of Pre-K and Kindergarten readers.

For Grades K-2

Fiction titles designed to support emerging and new readers as they begin reading independently. Books in this category feature controlled vocabulary, simple sentence structures, repetition, and strong picture-to-text connections to build confidence and early literacy skills. Curriculum-supporting and engaging, these titles help readers strengthen phonics, comprehension, and fluency while encouraging a love of reading.

For Grades K-2

Authentic fiction and nonfiction titles that help young readers learn about the world around them. This category explores different cultures, religions, and celebrations, while also introducing topics that encourage empathy, and global and community awareness.

For Grades K-2

Comic-like picture books created for the earliest readers. This category features highly visual, often humorous stories with sequential art, speech bubbles, and accessible text that support early literacy development and reading comprehension in a fun, inviting format.

For Grades K-2

Thoughtfully curated titles designed to support early literacy development for kindergarten learners and beyond. Books feature simple text, engaging art, and age-appropriate themes that build comprehension and confidence. Ideal for read aloud or read along experiences, these titles support foundational literacy skills while keeping young readers actively engaged.

For Grades K-2

Engaging nonfiction picture books and informational stories that introduce young readers to factual topics through true stories, simple narratives, and unique, visually appealing content. These titles feature clear concepts, inviting illustrations, and child-friendly explanations of subjects such as animals, dinosaurs, and the world around them. This collection supports early curriculum needs and encourages children to dive into learning while building curiosity and early exploration skills.

For Grades PreK-2
Engaging nonfiction picture books and informational stories that introduce young readers to factual topics through true stories, simple narratives, and unique, visually appealing content. These titles feature clear concepts, inviting illustrations, and child-friendly explanations of subjects such as animals, dinosaurs, and the world around them. This collection supports early curriculum needs and encourages children to dive into learning while building curiosity and early exploration skills. This expanded category offers additional standout nonfiction titles to help librarians further build and strengthen their early elementary collections.

For Grades K-2

A mix of picture books featuring easy-to-follow, illustrated stories designed for young readers. With clear storytelling, engaging art, and accessible text, these titles support comprehension, visual literacy, and a growing love of reading.

For Grades K-2

A mix of picture books featuring easy-to-follow, illustrated stories designed for young readers. With clear storytelling, engaging art, and accessible text, these titles support comprehension, visual literacy, and a growing love of reading.

For Grades K-2

A collection of Spanish-language and bilingual picture books for young primary readers, featuring both original bilingual Spanish-language titles and popular picture books translated into Spanish. This category includes fiction and nonfiction selections that support language development, comprehension, and cultural connections through engaging stories and illustrations.

For Grades K-2

Engaging, Storytime-friendly picture books featuring colorful, inviting illustrations that help capture and hold the attention of young children. Perfect for shared reading, these titles support lively read-aloud sessions and help librarians create meaningful early literacy experiences.

For Grades K-2

A collection of nonfiction and fiction titles designed to support social emotional learning in early elementary readers. These books spark meaningful discussions and help children explore feelings, relationships, self-awareness, and empathy while encouraging positive growth and healthy social skills.

For Grades K-2

Nonfiction and informational stories that introduce young learners to science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts. Made up mostly of picture books, this category encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and creative thinking through engaging text and illustrations that make STEAM topics accessible and fun.

For Grades K-3

A collection of nonfiction and factual fiction titles that introduce young readers to the animal world. Made up mostly of picture books, this category explores animal habitats, behaviors, and life cycles through engaging text and illustrations that build knowledge, curiosity, and comprehension.

For Grades 1-3
A collection of early chapter books and early literacy series titles that support children as they transition toward expand into independent reading. While not all titles follow a traditional reader format, these books feature accessible text, supportive illustrations, and engaging stories that build confidence, comprehension, and reading stamina.

For Grades 1-3

A collection of early chapter books and early literacy series titles that support children as they transition toward independent reading. While not all titles follow a traditional reader format, these books feature accessible text, supportive illustrations, and engaging stories that build confidence, comprehension, and reading stamina.

For Grades 1-4

Fascinating biographies created for beginning elementary readers. These titles introduce notable individuals and real-life experiences through clear, approachable text and compelling illustrations, helping readers build comprehension while discovering people who have made a meaningful impact.

For Grades 1-4

A high-interest collection of laugh-out-loud fiction titles designed to keep elementary readers entertained and motivated to read. Featuring funny characters, humorous situations, and playful storytelling, this category may include novels, graphic novels, and picture books that appeal to a wide range of readers.

For Grades 1-4

A high-interest collection of fiction and nonfiction titles that capture the excitement of sports for elementary readers. These inspiring stories highlight athletes, team rivalries, perseverance, and the thrill of competition, all while encouraging motivation, teamwork, and a love of reading through fast-paced, engaging narratives.

For Grades 1-4

A fiction and nonfiction collection that highlights American locales from rural landscapes to bustling cities. Whether following characters on cross-country journeys, exploring small-town life, or discovering fascinating facts about the diverse communities across the United States, readers are invited to experience settings that feel central to each story. This category features compelling themes and clear, approachable text suited for both independent reading and shared discovery.