Do you love picture books? Have you ever wished that the characters in the story could come to life, that you could interact with them and really participate in the story instead of just being an observer? If so, then this is the list for you! The books described below all have character...
Do you know what Juneteenth is? It is a day that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. You might know that on January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln shared the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared “that all persons held as slaves…are, and henceforth shall be free.”...
Do you have an ambitious young reader in your life who is looking for chapter books that are not too short, not too long, but just right? If so, this list might come in handy! Including titles that are the most demanding of our easy read section and the most relaxed of our regul...
Winter is upon us, and cozy days spent relaxing at home are sure to be on everyone's mind. While you’re curled up with a hot beverage, and snuggled up in your comfiest clothes, a gingerbread-themed book – along with a few delicious cookies – sure would hit the spot, wouldn’t they? Come o...
Our world is so big, and there are so many wonderful people who have made a difference in a variety of ways. The South Huntington Public Library Children’s Department has a robust biography collection full of true life stories about many influential people, including some highly recommended bi...
Summer vacation has been under way for a few weeks now, and while kids never want that freedom to end, they -- or their loving yet beleaguered parents -- might be looking for ideas of what to do with the free time that remains. Maybe the themes of these children’s books will spark an ide...
Dive into fun underwater adventures as our ocean-themed summer reading program, Oceans of Possibilities kicks off! We welcome all SHPL families, ages 2 to entering grade 6, to participate by reading any 8 books. Everyone will earn prizes and those who complete the club will receive a cer...
Volume 1 of our Sketchbook Initiative is ending June 30, and a new one will begin on July 1. Each quarter we begin a new volume with different suggested themes. Ideas for Vol. 2 are: Summer Nights / Red, White, and Blue / Map It Out / Catalog of… / Outside Only / Bright & Bold / Take Your Time /...
It’s been almost a year since the last Children’s Book Blog post about graphic novels, and I think it’s about time for a revisit! The graphic novel format is as popular as ever, with great options for younger readers through middle school and beyond! There are a variety of focuses as wel...
If you’re anything like me, books just make you smile -- and when you’re talking about humorous books, they make you laugh out loud! Since April is National Humor Month, I can’t think of a better time to share a list of books that will strike your funny bone and keep you giggling all day ...
