This recommended list of books for kids ages 0-9 includes favorites for Hispanic students and for those interested in learning a bit of Spanish. The books are written by today’s most notable Hispanic and Latin American children’s authors. The diverse sampling includes traditional songs, bilingual poetry, and much more. Some of the books are bilingual while others come in Spanish or in English editions peppered with Spanish words. Discover many more related titles with Book Finder.
Leonard Marcus is a children’s book author — as well as a noted historian of children’s literature. Marcus has been featured on many television and radio programs to share his knowledge of children’s literature, in addition to consulting for children’s book exhibits across the country.
Lin Oliver has always been a storyteller. As a child, she would ask the neighbors, “Do you want to know what happened in my house last night?” Then she’d tell them all her family secrets… With Henry Winkler, Oliver is the co-author of the very popular Hank Zipzer series about a young boy with learning differences who is funny, resourceful, and smart. Winkler and Oliver have also created a new series for younger kids called Here’s Hank, chronicling Hank’s life as a second grader. Oliver is the co-founder of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
Linda Sue Park brings Korean history and culture vividly to life through her richly imagined stories for young readers. She creates unforgettable characters that cross centuries and continents, yet still feel fresh and relevant – like the 12th century orphan, Tree Ear, from A Single Shard, her Newbery-winning novel. Prairie Lotus was recognized as the 2021 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature honor book. We also love her lively, clever sijo poems from Tap Dancing on the Roof.
Words come in many forms, including poetry, descriptive text, narrative text, and dialogue. Images, too, appear in varied forms: drawings, paintings, photographs, and more. Books capture moments in time through images and words. They present the past to help us get a clearer view into the future. Writer Pearl Buck once said that “If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday.”
You’ll meet the past in these moving books about people, places, and events that continue to have an influence today. A few of the books listed here were written for teens and adults, but can be shared together with mature readers of younger ages. Discover many more related titles with Book Finder.
Mary Amato is an award-winning children’s and YA book author, poet, playwright, and songwriter. Amato divides her time between writing and teaching writing — through classroom workshops and residencies, all-school assemblies, library programs, and teacher workshops. Amato has led writing workshops for children in poetry, song writing, fiction, mystery, and folktales, as well as workshops for teachers focusing on revision, creating character, and writer’s notebooks.
Mary Brigid Barrett is a children’s book author and illustrator; a professional educator; and the founder, president, executive director of the National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance (NCBLA) — and a mom of three artistic and book-loving children.
Matthew Cordell writes and illustrates picture books and chapter books for children. His nearly wordless picture book, Wolf in the Snow, was awarded the 2018 Caldecott Medal. He has written and illustrated many other popular (and often very funny) picture books, including Trouble Gum, King Alice, Another Brother, and Hello! Hello! and illustrated If the S in Moose Comes Loose, Toot Toot Zoom!, Special Delivery, the Justin Case chapter book series, and many more.
We’ve gathered up dozens of terrific audiobooks, perfect for car trips, lazy summer afternoons, or any time a good story is in order. You’ll connect with some familiar friends — Ramona, Alvin Ho, and Nate the Great — plus some new characters with adventures to share. Poetry, folktales, classics, and more in this carefully selected list.
Carl Sandburg once said that “Poetry is a packsack of invisible keepsakes.” You’ll find lots of keepsakes in these books. There are homages to tortillas and treasure hunts, holidays and seasons, traditions from around the world, stripes of all types — even rats! So pick up a poem and enjoy reading it, savoring it and sharing it. Discover many more related titles with Book Finder.
No matter if they rhyme or not, celebrate National Poetry Month in April — and throughout the year with these and other poems! Discover many more related titles with Book Finder.
There’s something for every age and every occasion when words and language are used to make poems. There are goings-on afterschool, birds and birdsong, emerging friendships, changing seasons, and much more. All it takes to delight in poetry every day is to keep a “poem in the pocket of your mind!” Discover many more related titles with Book Finder.
How can diverse books help nurture children’s social and emotional development? Elementary teacher, children’s author, and advocate Vera Ahiyya gets us thinking about the far-reaching impacts.
Explore the solar system through fiction and nonfiction books! We’ve selected a stellar collection of books that give young readers a chance to sample a wide range of genres — informational nonfiction, biography, poetry, historical fiction, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and folktales, fairy tales and myths — as well as different formats (audio books, graphic novels, and magazines).
This booklist supports the Reading Without Walls Challenge, a nationwide initiative launched by Gene Yang, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.
Rhyme is found in poetry, songs, and many children’s books and games. Most children also love to sing and recite nursery rhymes. Words that can be grouped together by a common sound, for example the “-at” family — cat, hat, and sat — can be used to teach children about similar spellings. Children can use these rhyme families when learning to read and spell.
Did you know that sharks have a flexible skeleton made of cartilage and not bones? Or that sharks lose and replace more than 10,000 teeth in their lifetimes? Find out more about these fascinating sea creatures, who are an important part of a healthy ocean ecosystem. You’ll discover informational books loaded with photos, a biography of a shark scientist, poetry about sharks, a story about a sleepover at the aquarium, and more.
For most parents, it’s a challenge to keep kids reading and writing all summer. Dive into these 10 ideas to help make this summer full of fun, creativity, and learning.
Experience the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, and the general fun of the Olympics with these recommended “gold medal” books for kids ages 0-9. Tap into the hubbub surrounding summertime sports by kicking in these winning nonfiction, poetry, and picture books for kids to read.
String up the hammock, it’s time for a summer full of reading! You’ll find books about science and nature (from the ocean depths to the moon), picture book biographies, kid detectives (solve one mystery using coding!), ABCs, poetry, books built on wordplay, audio books, and much more. The age-leveled lists are ready to print and take to your local library or bookstore.
String up the hammock, it’s time for a summer full of reading! You’ll find books about science and nature, picture book biographies, graphic novels, adventure stories, poetry, audio books, and much more. The age-leveled lists are ready to print and take to your local library or bookstore.
Blast off with books this summer! There’s a lot to celebrate: the start of summer, time to sit down and cool off with stories in fact and fiction, maybe a family vacation. Here you’ll find funny stories, friendship stories, science and nature books, poetry, graphic novels, picture book biographies, and more. And there’s even a special anniversary in the summer of 2019 to celebrate through books — the 50th anniversary of man’s first Moon landing. Imagine what it would be like to celebrate your birthday on the Moon or what it felt like for the Apollo 11 astronauts to walk on the Moon.
Imagine what it would be like to pull an elephant out of hat. Or create a field of flowing grass from glass. Or get inspired by the sounds of the city around you. Jump into adventures with amateur detective, time travelers, and ordinary kids trying to figure out friendships and life. Discover the surprising lives of animals (including the one and only Bob) and the amazing lives of honeybees. Immerse yourself in poetry about nature, the strength of family and community, and African American heroes. Change your perspective, learn, grow. There’s so much about the world waiting to be discovered when you open up a book. Happy reading!
