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Race, Racism, and Black Lives: A Reading List for Children & Families
We hope these selections serve to educate and encourage a dialogue on topics of racial justice, especially centering Black lives, voices, and communities.
Posted by Book Rex on June 9, 2020
Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones
This fun and interactive picture book depicts a fossil dig by four young paleontologists of varying gender and race. From beginning to search for bones, all the way to piecing together a completed skeleton, the whole story can be sung to the tune of Here We Go ‘Round the Mulberry Bush. Additional smaller text on each page provides deeper factual information. The four children are depicted by the illustrator, Bob Read more...
Steam Train, Dream Train
A train moves steadily through the night heading for a station. Once it arrives a fantastical crew of animals load each car with freight. This train is more than just a steam train, it is a dream train, and the freight it carries is all the wonderful moments of days past and hopes for the new day. As the crew finishes stowing blocks, balls and paint, they too settle down, Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on April 16, 2020
Feathers for Lunch
Favorite picture book author / illustrator Lois Ehlert introduces 12 backyard birds to young children through their adventure with a sneaky cat.
Posted by Kristi M. on April 2, 2020
People Share with People
Author Lisa Wheeler and illustrator Molly Idle’s address one of the building blocks of friendship in their new book, People Share with People. Using a lyrical rhyme scheme filled with humor, Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on March 12, 2020
Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code
This book begins with Grace Hopper as a young girl who breaks clocks simply to put them back together and find what makes them tick. With her parents’ support, she kept finding ways to make things work. She spent her childhood being curious about the way things worked, and learning as much as she could. After graduating from Vassar College and learning about physics and mathematics, she became a teacher Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on March 4, 2020
Hawks Kettle, Puffins Wheel
Readers are introduced to unusual avian behavior with free-verse poetry and informative prose in this picture book that begs to be read aloud.
Posted by Kristi M. on February 27, 2020
Hats Are Not For Cats!
A fancy dog with a strong sense of fashion etiquette teaches a cat a thing or two about hats. One thing he is very adamant about: hats are not for cats, at all! But then, the cat realizes something…hats are for cats! In fact, hats are for everyone. When the cat brings in turtles, bunnies, more cats, and more dogs to model hats of all shapes and sizes, the dog realizes Read more...
Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing by Kay Haring
Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing is the story of the world famous pop artist. Written by his sister Kay Haring, the picture book takes a look at his upbringing, education, and the eventual veer away from his traditional art schooling towards a style all of his own. This is a great book to help encourage any eager young doodler to explore their creativity. This story’s message reaches Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on January 2, 2020
Louise and Andie: The Art of Friendship by Kelly Light
Louise and Andie: The Art of Friendship tells a lighthearted story about the importance of respecting each other’s artistic perspectives, and finding the beauty in collaboration. Louise is over the Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on December 19, 2019
Luis and Tabitha
Two cats, one beautiful and sophisticated, the other handsome and daring, fall in love from far away. Through windows, impossible owners, and a big scary fire, their love for each other never wavers.
Posted by Book Rex on October 17, 2019
Beauty and the Beak
A terrific family read-aloud, Beauty and the Beak is more than a true animal tale - it's a story of science, and what can happen when dedicated people work together Read more...
Posted by Kristi M. on October 5, 2019
People Don’t Bite People
This book on manners tackles the issue of biting with a playful and positive approach that encourages young readers who are “tooth-inclined” to use their words and own their actions, Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on March 19, 2019
Bear’s Scare
Bear’s Scare is an utterly charming, delightfully illustrated story about a very tidy bear, a friend in need, and an unexpected visitor (I’m going to warn you right now, this Read more...
Posted by Kerry B. on December 12, 2018
The Library Book
One morning a young girl decides to take a walk to her local library to check out some books. With each book she picks up the stories characters come out Read more...
Posted by Book Rex on January 19, 2018