Kids

First Readers

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Beware the Claw! Hound Heroes #1

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Todd H. Doodler , Todd Goldman

Kids Feature 2 Book Price:

$9.99

Picture Books

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Mel Fell

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Corey R. Tabor

Kids Feature 1 Price:

$17.99

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Sunny-Side Up

Kids Feature 1 Book Author:

Jacky Davis, illus. by Fiona Woodcock

Kids Feature 1 Price:

$17.99

NONFICTION

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Have I Ever Told You Black Lives Matter

Kids Feature 4 Book Author:

Shani King, illus. by Bobby C. Martin, Jr.

Kids Feature 4 Book Price:

$17.95

Young Adult

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Ground Zero

Kids Feature 3 Book Author:

Alan Gratz

Kids Feature 3 Book Price:

$17.99

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Amari and the Night Brothers

Kids Feature 3 Book Author:

B. B. Alston

Kids Feature 3 Book Price:

$17.99

GRAPHIC NOVELS

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Ichiro

Kids Feature 6 Book Author:

Ryan Inzana

Kids Feature 6 Book Price:

$16.99

New in Paper

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Dear Sweet Pea

Kids Feature 5 Book Author:

Julie Murphy

Kids Feature 5 Book Price:

$7.99

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Here in the Real World

Kids Feature 5 Book Author:

Sara Pennypacker

Kids Feature 5 Book Price:

$7.99

Prairie Lights Kids

Youth Media Winners for 2021

“We Are Water Protectors,” illustrated by Michaela Goade is the 2021 Caldecott Medal winner. The book was written by Carole Lindstrom. “When You Trap a Tiger,” written by Tae Keller, is the Newbery Medal winner.

“Before the Ever After,” written by Jacqueline Woodson, is the Coretta Scott King Author Book winner. “R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul,” illustrated by Frank Morrison, is the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Book winner. The book is written by Carole Boston Weatherford. “Legendborn,” written by Tracy Deonn, is the John Steptoe New Talent author award winner.

Honoring a Latinx writer and illustrator whose children's books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience, “¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat,” illustrated and written by Raúl Gonzalez, is the Belpré Illustrator Award winner. "Efrén Divided,” written by Ernesto Cisneros, is the Pura Belpré Children’s Author Award winner.

The Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults is “Everything Sad Is Untrue (a true story),” by Daniel Nayeri.

The Schneider Family Book Award for books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience is “I Talk Like a River,” written by Jordan Scott, illustrated by Sydney Smith.

The Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award for most distinguished informational book for children is “Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera,” written by Candace Fleming and illustrated by Eric Rohmann.

Here is a link to the full list.

Barb and Victoria Recommend

Former school librarians Victoria Walton and Barb Stein have created a fresh bibliography of their favorites from our stock of new books. Their recommendations have become the reliable standard for children's book shoppers in the area. You may find copies of their list, as well as a display of their selections, in the children's department, or online here.

Books and More

The Children's Department is well-stocked for gift-giving and activities. Along with our extensive selection of books, we carry toys and games. Art supplies, books on science experiments and field guides and books on nature appreciation, kites and sidewalk chalk from Melissa and Doug, board games from BlueOrange and card games from MerryMakers, craft kits from Klutz and grade-appropriate workbooks from BrainQuest and StarWars, and much, much more. Extensive displays and our knowledgeable staff will help you pinpoint your favorite choice from our options. Shopping for children has never been easier! We offer free gift-wrapping as well.