10 Books for Learning and Family Fun
Give the gift of reading with children's stories about leadership, imagination, faith, grief, fighting for justice and other inspiring stories.
Learn some great recipes for...
Welcome Winter with Seasonal Reads
With winter comes the holiday season. Whether you’re celebrating with family or friends, this is a great time to get together and share books!...
Books to Celebrate Differences
Different children have fun in different ways, learn in different ways and see the world in different ways. These books feature these unique children....
Books to Celebrate Father’s Day and New Siblings
Mary Westbrook is a children's librarian at the Free Library of Philadelphia.
June ushers in the beginning of summer and Father’s Day. Changing seasons can...
Lots to Love About Books
February is the shortest month and is firmly set in winter. At this time, we’re dreaming of warmer, longer days. Summer fun and camps...
Chase Away the Winter Blues with Books
With winter upon us and the daylight hiding, January is the perfect month for indoor family fun. You may be thinking about warmer weather...
Holiday Stories and Tales for the New Year
A new year means a new beginning. Perhaps you’ll make a pledge to read more, be more helpful, be a better friend or eat...
Being Grateful for All Good Things
As a children’s librarian, the change in season means sharing new books with my friends. When fall comes around, I begin to think about...
5 Helpful Halloween Books for Kids
“Go Away, Big Green Monster!”
by Ed Emberley
This classic interactive book has been helping children come to terms with their bedtime fears for more than...
Tales of Chills and Thrills
One of my favorite parts of fall is Halloween and everything connected with the holiday. Reading Halloween stories by myself or for storytime is...