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Baby Loves Structural Engineering!
Ruth Spiro’s Baby Loves Science board books introduce complex STEM topics to babies and toddlers in a simplistic yet accurate manner appropriate for the very young. In Baby Loves Structural...
Posted by Adrian L. on April 3, 2025
Indigenous Voices & Experiences: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate, celebrate, and encourage dialogue on the diverse nations, cultures, and experiences of Native peoples throughout North America. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month—and continue...
Posted by Book Rex on November 4, 2022
Black Voices & Experiences: A Reading List for Children and Families
Celebrate Black History Month with books by Black authors and writing focusing on Black voices, characters, history, and culture. We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue...
Posted by Book Rex on February 4, 2022
YTS Staff Picks 2021 – Our Favorite Books of the year
Check out some of our Youth & Teen Services staff favorites, all published in 2021. These books represent a wide variety of formats and intended audiences. We hope you will...
Posted by Kristi M. on November 22, 2021
Board Book Pairs for the Bilingual (Spanish)
Goodnight Moon or Buenas Noches, Luna by: Margaret Wise Brown A good story for bedtime as bunny gets ready to settle for the night. Some pages are in full color...
Posted by Heidi E. on November 11, 2021
Celebrate Gardens with a Reading List for Children and Families
In celebration of Gardening Week at the Westmont Public Library, enjoy this selection of picture books and more that share stories about nature, gardens, and community building.
Posted by Book Rex on April 19, 2021
Baby Medical School: Vaccines
You may be surprised to see a child’s board book explaining terms such as antigen, antibody, immune system, and herd immunity. Vaccines, a Baby Medical School book, does just that....
Posted by Adrian L. on March 18, 2021
Native Nations: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate, celebrate, and encourage dialogue on the diverse nations, cultures, and experiences of Native peoples throughout North America. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month—and continue...
Posted by Book Rex on November 9, 2020
Voting and Elections: A Reading List for Children and Families
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of voting in the US, from ongoing fights for equal voting rights and fair elections to the...
Posted by Book Rex on October 5, 2020
Baby’s First Books
It's never too early to read to your baby. Even before they can focus on the pictures, they are listening to the rhythm and cadence of your voice. Reading promotes...
Posted by Adrian L. on September 24, 2020
Peek-a-Bruce
Reluctant new parent Bruce returns with his gaggle of goslings in this board book, Peek-a-Bruce. Black Bear Bruce is looking for a place to spend a quiet moment away from...
Posted by Book Rex on January 9, 2020
Let’s Go, Ted!
Ted uses his imagination and a cardboard box to zip around in a race car, explore the oceans, and visit the moon - all before lunch. Whimsical details add depth...
Posted by Book Rex on August 28, 2019
I am So Brave!
Highly saturated colors come together with bold geometric shapes and a measured use of grain scatter textures to create extremely engaging illustrations in this empowering board book about facing your...
Posted by Book Rex on June 5, 2019
Hello Humpback!
Explore the natural world of the Pacific Northwest and greet the animals that call it home, in authors Roy Henry Vicker and Robert Budd’s board book, Hello Humpback! Each stanza...
Posted by Book Rex on January 3, 2019
Never Touch A Spider
Readers are introduced to a variety of bugs and cautioned to never touch these insects unless fantastical conditions are met. Never Touch a Spider is a silly edition to an...
Posted by Book Rex on November 12, 2018
Besos For Baby: A Little Book of Kisses
Celebrate kisses, as gestures of love and friendship, in this bilingual board book. Baby wants kisses and loves sharing them with her parents, pets, and nature. Readers are introduced to...
Posted by Book Rex on October 13, 2018
Poor Little Rabbit!
Poor Little Rabbit has fallen down and has hurt his elbow. In this little interactive board book, the reader is asked to comfort and care for Little Rabbit to make...
Posted by Adrian L. on September 4, 2018
Is it Warm Enough for Ice Cream?
The question posed in this sturdy board book is a jumping-off point for a discussion of seasonal changes that a child experiences throughout the year.
Posted by Adrian L. on August 1, 2018
On the Road
On The Road is another addition to the series Let’s STEP Books to Grown On by Madeleine Deny. Young readers are introduced to familiar vehicles: a motorcycle, cop car, and...
Posted by Book Rex on July 16, 2018
Fire Truck to the Rescue!
Fire Truck to the Rescue! is an interactive board book written for the active toddler. Open it up, grab hold of the handles built into the sides and you’re all...
Posted by Adrian L. on May 10, 2018
Quiet as a Mouse: and Other Animal Idioms
This book is a thoughtful and fun exploration of colloquialisms from front to back. Urban's bold and vibrant palette compliments the graphic illustrations and modern font. Sharing this book with...
Posted by Book Rex on March 22, 2018
Mrs. Peanuckle’s Fruit Alphabet
The combination of Mrs. Peanuckle's fun fruit facts and Jessie Ford's colorful graphics makes for a delightful and unique alphabet book for babies and toddlers that adults will enjoy too.
Posted by Adrian L. on March 2, 2018
Brick by Brick
Open to the first page of this wordless book and you’ll see a little mouse, gazing up at flowers poking through a crack in a tall brick wall. The mouse...
Posted by Adrian L. on August 25, 2017
Beach Baby
A day at the beach comes to a close as the sun begins to set; a mother cuddles her sleepy little one, giving comfort and promises that more adventures await...
Posted by Book Rex on August 11, 2017
Everywhere Babies
Babies come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Still, they share so many traits. Each two page spread in this book begins with “every day, everywhere” and then shows with...
Posted by Adrian L. on March 2, 2017
Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering
This fun and colorful book with simple text will allow the youngest readers to explore the physics of flight.
Posted by Adrian L. on December 29, 2016
