If you're looking for books for kids to add to your school library or home library, we're here to help. We've created lists of the best books in popular categories, including books for holidays, books about careers, and books about the special people and pets in our lives.
Browse the topics below to find book recommendations for kids to add to your library. Use these books as part of a lesson or as a books to read aloud to kids. You can also put the books on display to encourage kids to read more.
People Books
These kids books discuss family members and other special people in children's lives. Remember that families look different from child to child and keep that in mind as you choose books to read.
Best Picture Books about Grandparents
Holiday Children's Books
Books make great gifts for kids and can also become fun holiday traditions. They also are an easy way to celebrate holidays in the library.
Favorite Christmas Read-Alouds
Favorite Halloween Read-Alouds
Black History Month Reading List
Hispanic Heritage Month Reading List
Books about Careers and Hobbies
Introducing kids to different careers and hobbies at a young age can encourage them to dream big and set goals for themselves.
Best Picture Books about Engineering
Best Picture Books about Cooking
Books to Teach about Feelings
Books make great tools for social-emotional learning. Not only do they present scenarios involving key feelings, but they can help kids recognize some of their own feelings or emotions as they read. If you're struggling to open up a discussion about a certain emotion, pick up a book and start reading.
Animal Books for Children
Kids love animals. From beloved pets to exotic creatures, there are a wealth of fiction and nonfiction animal books for kids to enjoy.
What are your favorite books to read to kids? Share them with us so we can add them to our lists! Also, keep checking back to see more book lists.