Emma grew up in a household full of pens and pencils and books. She knew she wanted to be an illustrator from a very early age! Her books are great for sharing side-by-side. Watch Sarah’s Saturday Spotlight, then borrow a book!

Decodable books use mostly words that can be broken down into the phonetic code a child is learning. They require the reader to decode almost every word, reinforcing phonetic code and blending so kids can develop strong reading skills. Watch Cheryl’s Saturday Spotlight explaining why these books are important, then borrow a decodable text, a dyslexia-friendly book, or a book using the phonetic method!

We don't talk about Bruno... but we do talk about Encanto! KFPL's children's librarian recommends these readalikes for Encanto, keeping the magic going in the pages of a book after you watch the movie.

While we know kids love Encanto, there are also a few readalikes for teens and adults on this list.

Summer fun is winding down, and it's time to return to school! Kids (and adults) will love these school-minded books that will get them excited to meet their teachers, be in their new classrooms, and settle in for a great school year.

Les élèves du CEPEO et du CECCE retournent à l'école le 30 août. Bienvenue aux élèves ! Voici quelques livres pour calmer le trac du premier jour.