Crack the Code
As the weather turns colder, it is the perfect time for puzzles and games. Puzzles help children build necessary skills, like problem solving, concentration, and reasoning. Filled with secret codes and puzzling mysteries, these titles will keep aspiring spies and coders busy for days.
Folktales & Legends
As the days become shorter, the nights grow longer. Autumn evenings are perfect for sharing folktales and ghost stories.
Lightfall
Check out this magical middle grade graphic novel to discover an amazing new world.
5 Favorite Summer Reads from CLP Staff
Summer is the perfect time to read — a time to catch up on all the books you’ve missed, go back to old favorites, and discover new ones.
Back-to-School Anxiety
The beginning of the school year can be both an exciting and scary time for kids. This is especially true for kids who are starting a new school or going to school for the first time. The following list can help kids talk about their feelings and better manage their anxiety now and throughout the school year.
Here to Help: Books about Families
These books feature family life and many different kinds of families, showing young children that each is unique and special.
Here to Help: Books about Death & Grieving
Losing a loved one is especially confusing and difficult for young children. These books may help a young child understand loss.
Books for the Beach
The sun on your skin, a warm breeze blowing, the sound of waves in the background – and a good book. The beach is a perfect place to get swept … Continued
Here to Help: Books about Incarceration
When a parent is incarcerated, a child may feel angry, sad, or confused. These books for young children encourage discussion and talk about what to expect.
The Midnight Brigade
“The Midnight Brigade” is a whimsical middle-grade novel touching on themes like trust, friendship, and honesty.