To make it easier for you and your children find books they love, we've separated out our picture books into eleven different categories, or "Neighborhoods".
If you need assistance finding a specific book, a staff member is happy to help you!
Favorites:
Looking for well-known popular authors, characters, or franchises? This is your category!
- Examples: Mo Willems, Dr. Seuss, Curious George, Pete the Cat, Disney, Marvel, and more!
Terrific Tales:
Stories to share with the whole family! Here you'll find:
- Fairy tales
- Dreams and imagination
- Silly stories
- Adventures
- Books about pirates or monsters... or both!
Celebrations:
Books about everything we celebrate!
- Holidays (seasonal, religious, etc.)
- Weddings
- Birthdays
- Parades
Nature/Science:
- Weather-- rain, snow, etc.
- Seasons
- Natural world, gardening & plants
- Experiments & engineering
- Animal Habitats
- Space
Animal Friends:
There are a LOT of picture books about animals, so they are separated into two (2) categories. "Animal Friends" is for domestic animals where you'll find books about
- Dogs
- Cats
- Farm Animals
- Other pets
Wild Creatures:
This category is for creatures generally found in the wild:
- Forest
- Jungle
- Oceans
- Zoo animals
- Dinosaurs
- Bugs
Family and Me:
Books all about YOU!
- Family
- Feelings-- including books about grief
- Growing up
- Things we do-- getting dressed, bedtime, sharing, chores, etc.
- Body & health
Community:
Books about the places, people, and things that help shape our daily lives:
- Cities, states, and countries
- Travel
- School, work, church, libraries. etc.
- Friends
- Neighbors
- Jobs & community helpers
- Culture & religion
- History
Play:
These are the books that focus on activities & hobbies:
- Sports
- Reading & writing
- Look & Find or I Spy books
- Art & crafts
- Dance and movement
- Games, toys, and activities
Concepts:
1-2-3 and A-B-C-- these books help teach the basics:
- Counting
- Alphabet
- Nursery Rhymes
- Colors
Go!:
For young readers fascinated by anything and everything on wheels:
- Trucks, cars, bikes
- Construction
- Some popular characters such as Thomas the Tank Engine and Disney's Cars
