Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these titles for kids! Picture Books We all play = kimêtawânaw by Julie Flett Chukfi Rabbit's Big, Bad Bellyache by Greg Rodgers Powwow Day by Traci Sorrell Tanna's Owl by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley Jingle Dancer by Cynthia Leitich Smith Stolen Words by Melanie Florence Raven's Feast...
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the great Black men, women, and children who contributed to all of humanity and fought for equal rights for African Americans. Every February since 1926, the United States has recognized the tremendous achievements of Black Americans throughout history....
Did you know that the PGTPL Children's Room has a whole section devoted to folk and fairytales? That's right! Head over to the non-fiction shelves and look for J 398. Some of the books in this area are collections of classic fairytales, and others are...
Looking for a great story about turtles and tortoises? Check out one of the picture books listed below! The Town of Turtle by Michelle Cuevas and Catia Chien Take Your Time: A Tale of Harriet, the Galapagos Tortoise by Eva Furrow and Donna Jo Napoli, illustrated by...
It's hard to say how much snow we'll get this winter. But outdoor fun doesn’t have to stop just because it’s snowy out. Bundle up and check out one of our featured books for inspiration! New Ways To Have Fun In the Snow Looking for new ideas...
Celebrate families near and far with one of these great picture books from PGTPL! The Family Book by Todd Parr One Family by George Shannon Two Is Enough by Janna Matthies We Belong Together: a Book about Adoption and Families by Todd Parr The Great Big Book of Families by Mary Hoffmann Families...
If your little one likes small thrills and gentle chills, these picture books from PGTPL will be the perfect treat this Halloween! Come in today to check them out, or place them on hold through Evergreen by clicking on the titles below. Ed Emberley’s classic, Go...
Once a year, librarians across the country eagerly await the announcement of the Youth Media Awards, hosted by the American Library Association. Committees select the best books and media for children and young adults in many categories. People speculate about what will win and even...
Saturday by Oge Mora Oge Mora is a contemporary picture book author who has published two books so far. Her first book, Thank You, Omu!, received a prestigious Caldecott Honor Book award and made numerous annual Best Book lists. Her second book, Saturday, has already been...
Here's a recommended book and activity to do with older toddlers and preschoolers! Bird Builds a Nest by Martin Jenkins is a beautifully illustrated story. In it, bird gathers sticks and twigs to make a nest, weaving them into place, then finding grass and feathers to...
