children's books Archives

Books Where Kids Can Discover the World and Their Imagination

Children’s books that teach through objects in a museum, stickers, imagination and Hedy Lamarr’s inventions.

Our Pick of Pop-Up Books for Kids

Here are some of the best pop-up books for kids this year.

Books by Local Authors or With Philly Links

Looking for a gift book for a young reader? Here are some with a local tie to Philadelphia, the Main Line, South Jersey and Delaware.

Local Author's Newbery-Medal Acceptance Speech

Erin Entrada Kelly is a professor of children's literature at Rosemont College in Bryn Mawr, PA. Her book, Hello, Universe, won the 2018 Newbery Medal and this is an excerpt of the acceptance speech she gave this week. It was…

Philadelphia Free Library Summer Program Motivates Kids to Read

The Free Library of Philadelphia kicked off its Summer of Wonder series in style Thursday with an event that included special guests and fun activities. Third graders from three different Philadelphia elementary schools came to the library to learn about…

Narberth Author's Work Chosen for Pennsylvania One Book

Narberth, PA resident Zachariah OHora’s My Cousin Momo is this year’s Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child selection. The book, about a flying squirrel that isn’t what his cousins expect, will be used across the state to get preschoolers engaged…

Jimmy Curran: Disabling Myths About People with Disabilities

As Jimmy Curran wheels his way into the bustling Starbucks, everyone he passes glances down at him and smiles sympathetically. Each person creating their own idea of the kind of life Curran must lead. As a 28-year-old with spinal muscular…

Summer Reading List 2018

Picture Books Suggested grade level: PS–2 Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes; illus. by Gordon C. James (Millner/Bolden/Agate) 2018 Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator Honors, Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award,…

Parting with the Pacifier

How to drop the binky habit, for parents and baby!

Books on Magic & Monsters

Try out these not-so-scary bedtime stories for little ears

Kids' Dog Books for the Dog Days of Summer

A kids' librarian's top 10 list of picture books about dogs

Mom's Book Review: Big Machines Float

A mom review of the picture book Big Machines Float, illustrated with photos of real boats

5 Picture Books for Mother's Day and Every Day

A librarian mom picks picture books about moms for Mother's Day and every day

Kids' Books: Noah's Ark and Blackberry Fool

Reviews of the new children's books Noah's Ark and A Fine Dessert

Moms' Book Review: Jacob's New Dress

A picture book about gender nonconformity

Kids Books: 2015 Caldecott & Newbery Winners

All about the kid lit winners of the 2015 Caldecott and Newbery Medals

Kids' Books: Pop and Culture

Kid book reviews for I'm Glad I Did and Hurry Up and Wait

Moms' Book Review: Kids' Chinese New Year Books

A roundup of great kids' books celebrating Chinese New Year

I'll get you my pretty!

Are there good reasons to let kids read frightening books or watch scary movies? Yes, say the experts.

2012 Great Kids' Summer Books

Keep your child reading this summer with this list of 2012's top kids' books from The Horn Book, which has reviewed kids' literature for more than 80 years.