Readers’ Advisory – Children

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

Wimmelbook

Wimmelbooks are wordless picture books that feature full spread drawings of richly detailed scenes, often of a city or town.

Early Readers - Nonfiction

Nonfiction books for beginning readers

Books for Kids Reading Above Reading Level

These books appeal to younger readers, but are on a higher reading level.

Let's Start Reading

Books for Reluctant Readers

These books are popular among young readers and feature engaging stories with relatable characters and fast-paced plots.

Books for Wiggly Readers

These books are interactive and ask the reader to move around. Perfect for getting the wiggles out!

Early Readers - Nonfiction

Nonfiction books for beginning readers

Building Background Knowledge

It's a great idea to read books that reflect your child’s experiences.

Grade & Age Level Recommendation Lists & Award Winners

If You Liked...

Readalikes

Dog Man

these series are highly illustrated featuring anthropomorphic characters and wacky situations.

If You Liked KPop Demon Hunters...

Whether you're sweet like 'Soda Pop' or ready for a 'Takedown', these reads don't miss!

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.

Monthly Favorites

Readalikes

May 2026 - New Middle Grade

New series additions, graphic novels, true crime and more.

New Picture Books - May 2026

New picture books for Spring 2026.

Youth Media Awards 2026

Here are some of the winners of the most distinguished children's literature awards like the Newbery and Caldecott

New Middle Grade - February 2026

New middle grade fiction including a dark academia and mythology title.

History & Holidays

History

Valentine's Day Picture Books

Share a great picture book with your tiny valentine.

Happy Hanukkah

Hanukkah beings on December 14 in 2025.

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.

Diversity

Readalikes

Housing diversity in picture books

Picture books that shows multigenerational homes, apartments, and other settings outside a stereotypical single-family house with a big yard

Staff Picks

Picture Books

New Picture Books - May 2026

New picture books for Spring 2026.

Punctuation

Picture books that teach how to use and read punctuation

Wimmelbook

Wimmelbooks are wordless picture books that feature full spread drawings of richly detailed scenes, often of a city or town.

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.

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.
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