Reader's Advisory Resources
Reader's Advisory
Books for readers with dyslexia
These titles, featuring easier-to-read fonts and characters with dyslexia, are great for readers with dyslexia/who have reading difficulties
Books for Kids Reading Above Reading Level
These books appeal to younger readers, but are on a higher reading level.
Early Literacy Resources
These books for parents and teachers provide ideas for teaching and growing early literacy
Decodables and Phonics
Decodable books are simple beginning readers that utilize the letters, sounds, and phonics new readers are learning.
Books for readers with dyslexia
These titles, featuring easier-to-read fonts and characters with dyslexia, are great for readers with dyslexia/who have reading difficulties
Books for Kids Reading Above Reading Level
These books appeal to younger readers, but are on a higher reading level.
Early Literacy Resources
These books for parents and teachers provide ideas for teaching and growing early literacy
Decodables and Phonics
Decodable books are simple beginning readers that utilize the letters, sounds, and phonics new readers are learning.
If You Liked...
Readalikes
Smile
these realistic books feature middle school girls facing relatable issues and drama.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
perfect for middle grade audiences, all of these short story anthologies will send a chill up your spine.
Wicked (for kids)
Wizard of Oz and Wicked books for the youngest fans of the musical
Smile
these realistic books feature middle school girls facing relatable issues and drama.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
perfect for middle grade audiences, all of these short story anthologies will send a chill up your spine.
Wicked (for kids)
Wizard of Oz and Wicked books for the youngest fans of the musical
Monthly Favorites
Readalikes
August 2025 - New Books for Children
New releases for children in August 2025, including picture books and middle grade.
May 2025 Kids Releases
The best picture and middle grade books for May 2025.
April 2025 New Books for Kids
The best books for kids in April 2025 - picture books, graphic novels and middle grade titles.
August 2025 - New Books for Children
New releases for children in August 2025, including picture books and middle grade.
May 2025 Kids Releases
The best picture and middle grade books for May 2025.
April 2025 New Books for Kids
The best books for kids in April 2025 - picture books, graphic novels and middle grade titles.
Let's Start Reading
Let's Start Reading
Building Background Knowledge
It's a great idea to read books that reflect your child’s experiences.
Dynamic Read Alouds
Making reading time fun is a great motivator for kids to read fluently on their own!
Interactive Books
Interactive books are great for building interest in reading, words, and letters, even for the smallest readers!
Picture books to help build comprehension skills
Comprehension is an important literacy skill.
Building Background Knowledge
It's a great idea to read books that reflect your child’s experiences.
Dynamic Read Alouds
Making reading time fun is a great motivator for kids to read fluently on their own!
Interactive Books
Interactive books are great for building interest in reading, words, and letters, even for the smallest readers!
Picture books to help build comprehension skills
Comprehension is an important literacy skill.
History & Holidays
History
250th Anniversary of the American Revolution
Kids books about the American Revolution
Year of the Snake
January 29 is Lunar New Year and begins the year of the snake
250th Anniversary of the American Revolution
Kids books about the American Revolution
250th Anniversary of the American Revolution
Kids books about the American Revolution
Year of the Snake
January 29 is Lunar New Year and begins the year of the snake
250th Anniversary of the American Revolution
Kids books about the American Revolution
Tough Topics
Readalikes
Addiction and Alcoholism
Kids books that explain addiction and help them understand if a family member is struggling.
Body Positive Picture Books
Kids can learn to love their body for all it can do regardless of how it looks! Every body is beautiful.
Talking to Kids about Tragedy
These books will help teach kids how to cope with scary news events, explain what is happening in age appropriate ways.
Adoption and Foster Care
These picture books depict diverse families that were made through adoption and foster care.
Addiction and Alcoholism
Kids books that explain addiction and help them understand if a family member is struggling.
Body Positive Picture Books
Kids can learn to love their body for all it can do regardless of how it looks! Every body is beautiful.
Talking to Kids about Tragedy
These books will help teach kids how to cope with scary news events, explain what is happening in age appropriate ways.
Adoption and Foster Care
These picture books depict diverse families that were made through adoption and foster care.
Diversity
Readalikes
Indigenous Kid and YA Books
Children's and YA books about Native people and their cultures.
Asian and Pacific Islander Kids and YA Books
Childrens and YA books featuring AAPI characters.
Indigenous Kid and YA Books
Children's and YA books about Native people and their cultures.
Asian and Pacific Islander Kids and YA Books
Childrens and YA books featuring AAPI characters.
Staff Picks
Picture Books
August 2025 - New Books for Children
New releases for children in August 2025, including picture books and middle grade.
Newborn books
Books are for everyone - even the very youngest. Check out these board books - perfect for tummy time and stimulating your newborn's mind.
50 Books to Read in Kindergarten
KCPL staff recommend these 50 books for your child to read to or with you when they are in Kindergarten!
Picture books you won't mind reading over and over again
Kids and parents will both love these fun stories.
August 2025 - New Books for Children
New releases for children in August 2025, including picture books and middle grade.
Newborn books
Books are for everyone - even the very youngest. Check out these board books - perfect for tummy time and stimulating your newborn's mind.
50 Books to Read in Kindergarten
KCPL staff recommend these 50 books for your child to read to or with you when they are in Kindergarten!
Picture books you won't mind reading over and over again
Kids and parents will both love these fun stories.
Reader's Advisory Resources
Reader's Advisory
Understanding Kids Book Categories
Children’s books fall into six main categories based on age groups and format.
Fantastic Fiction - Series Information
Search and browse the complete works of over 60,000 bestselling fiction authors, with all the latest books and series listed in order.
Understanding Kids Book Categories
Children’s books fall into six main categories based on age groups and format.
Fantastic Fiction - Series Information
Search and browse the complete works of over 60,000 bestselling fiction authors, with all the latest books and series listed in order.
Search & Learn
Search and Learn
Novelist K-8 Plus Nonfiction
Need a list of books by topic or unit of study? Teach with books? NoveList K-8 Plus puts everything you need at your fingertips.
TeachingBooks for Libraries
Resources and Tools that Bring Children's and Young Adult Books to Life
Scholastic Book Wizard
Find books for your child's reading level.
