Return to KidZone Home Page Return to KidZone Home Page
Return to the Library Home Page
KidZone Home
KidZone Programs  
Let's READ!  
Just For Fun  
Homework Help  
Library Card Info  
Want to Help Us?  
What Else We Do...  
For Adults and Caregivers  
   
 
Find Books & More Resources AskUsNow! Services & Jobs Programs Foundation & Friends
    Inspiring Reading for Children

The Clown of God: an Old Story by Tomie De Paola E D
The French legend of the little juggler who offers the Christ Child the gift of his talent and produces a miracle is lovingly illustrated by an award-winning author/illustrator.

Bless Us All: a Child's Yearbook of Blessings by Cynthia Rylant E R
Twelve short, rhymed blessings for each month of the year are paired with bright folk-art inspired illustrations just right for young children.

Raising Yoder's Barn by Jane Yolen E Y
Matthew's Amish community pulls together to rebuild a barn destroyed by fire, displaying faith, hard work, and community spirit.

A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt by C. Coco De Young J C
Margo Bandini is growing up in a small town in Pennsylvania during the Depression. When her family faces losing their home, she writes to the First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. How Margo's letter is answered is an inspiring and fascinating story.

Jeremy: the Tale of an Honest Bunny by Jan Karon J K
Written as an allegory for the author's favorite psalm, Jeremy is the exciting adventure of a toy rabbit that travels from England to America to reach his new owner, relying on the help of strangers to reach his safe haven.

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry J L
Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her family show tremendous courage as they undertake to smuggle Annemarie's best friend Ellen Rosen and her parents out of German-occupied Denmark during World War II.

A Fine White Dust by Cynthia Rylant J R
Thirteen-year-old Pete is an insecure and troubled young man with strong and steadfast religious beliefs. When the Preacher Man comes to town and proves to be a charlatan, Pete must re-examine his beliefs in God, religion, family, and friends.

Does God have a Big Toe?: Stories about Stories in the Bible by Marc Gellman J 221.9505 G
Wise and funny stories will appeal to children's funny bones and at the same time illuminate the characters and events from the Old Testament.

Does God Know How to Tie Shoes? by Nancy Carlstrom White J 231 C
A beautifully illustrated book that explores the world through the questions a young child asks her parents and provides scriptural references from the Psalms.

Buddha Stories by Demi J 294.38325 D
This beautiful collection of Jakata tales presents the morals and values of Buddha through engaging incidents between humans and animals that each highlight a valuable lesson.