monthly themes
Pre-K
Books on Hope for Little Readers Ages 3 – 5
In a time when we need them most, these picture books are here to brighten your day. So, grab a stack of these cheerful stories and enjoy every colorful page.
Growing Reader
Books on Hope: Heartfelt Reads for Kids Ages 6 – 8
Let’s fill children’s lives with hope by sharing books that sparkle with promises of a brighter future, a future of good things where anyone, including kids, can make a difference in their own lives and in the world.
Tween
10 Books on Hope for Tweens Ages 9 – 12
Encourage kids to delve into this collection of stories about overcoming adversity and leaning into hope no matter the situation.
Teen
9 YA Books That Give Hope to Today’s Teens
Hope is running through the veins of so much YA. Even when a plot turns on loneliness, loss, or other anguish, what pulls the story forward is a belief that things will change, and for the better.
Baby & Toddler
7 Books on Bravery for Babies & Toddlers
These seven books showcase a variety of ways real-life people, pets, and characters demonstrate bravery in everyday life.
Pre-K
11 Books About Bravery for Kids Ages 3 - 5
The stories on this list are full of brave characters — from bears to superheroes to spunky preschool kids themselves — perfect for showing 3- to 5-year-olds that bravery comes in all shapes and sizes.
Growing Reader
Books on Bravery for Kids Ages 6 – 8
These 10 stories will inspire and encourage kids to be brave.
Tween
12 Middle Grade Books That Celebrate Bravery
These 12 kid-approved stories with brave and heroic characters span genres — including contemporary fiction, historical fiction, adventure, and nonfiction.
Teen
11 YA Books on Courage and Bravery
Being brave can be as simple as being who you really are – which, perhaps not surprisingly, is a common theme in some of today’s best YA.
Teen
Books on Growing Up for Teens
In a lot of ways, every young adult book is about growing up — finding yourself, finding love, leaving childhood, and its innocence, behind. But these nine books put the experience of growing up center stage.
Tween
Books on Growing Up for Kids Ages 9 - 12
Kids can use all the help they can get as they navigate this transitional time, and books that address all the complexities of their lives provide a great refuge from the confusion and frustration of middle school.
Growing Reader
Books on Growing Up for Kids Ages 6 - 8
These eight books on growing up are a great way to show kids ages 6 to 8 the magic of this journey, while also letting them know that growing pains are totally normal.
