Kids Jr.

Kids Jr. Booklists

    Bedtime
    Tuck your little one into bed with these sweet tales that will lull even the most resistant into dreamland.

    Just Choo Choos
    This list is for the little ones who can't get enough of trains, big and small.

    Circus
    Ah, the circus! There's nothing quite like the fanfare of the Ringmaster, the antics of the clowns, the smell of popcorn, or the trumpeting of elephants. While you wait for the circus to come to town, explore these books.

    Dad and Me


    Dinosaurs


    Dog Tales
    Enjoy this collection of dog stories with your young children.

    Explaining Death to Young Children


    Explaining Divorce


    Feelings


    Fish
    Books to introduce your preschoolers to fish!

    Growing Things


    I Feel Sick!
    Nobody likes being sick, but having a good book can make it seem less lonely and give some hope that you'll feel better soon. Some times all you need is some extra TLC. When a trip to the doctor is necessary it's good to know what to expect.

    Loss of a Pet
    Often a child's first experience with death is when a pet dies. Here are some books that may help to comfort and explain.

    New Baby


    Ours by Choice: Adoption
    Just like people come in all shapes and sizes, no two adoptions are alike. Here are a variety of stories about the way families come together.

    Pig Tales
    Oink! Oink! Oink! Enjoy these tales about Pigs.

    Potty Training
    Ready to ease your child out of diapers and onto the potty? Here are a list of books designed to help with the transition!

    Rhyming
    Have fun sharing these rhyming stories with your little ones!

    Starting School
    Do you have a little one heading off to school for the first time this year? Soothe his or her fears with books that explore the transition and delight in the new experience.

    Trains and Buses
    A list of books about things with wheels especially for toddlers and preschoolers.

    Weather


 

Great Web Sites for Kids 5 and Under

Stories and Reading
  • Bembo's Zoo
    Young kids will love exploring this beautiful interactive alphabet made up of animals' names.
  • Between the Lions
    This companion Web site to the popular educational TV show provides colorful stories to read online, things to print out, and games to play.
  • Rebus Rhymes
    Beginning readers can decode these familiar nursery and Mother Goose rhymes using visual clues.
  • StoryPlace
    A tremendous resource for children ages preschool through elementary, this is a collection of online stories and corresponding games, activities, and booklists. Also available in Spanish.