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Thematic Reading List: Winter Sports

With snow and ice come winter sports for athletes of all ages. Whether it is skiing or ice skating, bobsledding or snowboarding, people love getting out and being active in the winter months. This book list includes fiction and nonfiction books for new and emerging readers about some of the more well-known winter sports. Some […]

Thematic Reading List: Read Across America Day

Reading is one of the most important activities children, and their parents can do together. From day one, reading helps children learn words, the cadence of language, and how to construct sentences. Not only that, but reading enhances learning through story and connection with caregivers. This reading list is designed for families to read together, […]

Thematic Reading List: World Poetry Day

Poems are one of the most beautiful and enjoyable forms of human writing. Poems express feelings of joy, sorrow, love, and wonder. In a celebration of World Poetry Day, this collection of books of poems introduces readers aged 7-12 to the world through poems. Using this style, even reluctant readers can access the stories they […]

Thematic Reading List: Celebrating Mister Rogers

Mister Rogers continues to be a household name as his franchise is being shown to a new generation of viewers. As Mister Rogers teaches about the importance of friendship and inclusion, so too do the books on this list. The books included here are either about Mister Rogers, written by Mister Rogers, or enhance subjects […]

Thematic Reading List: 10 Books to Complement Grammar Teaching

Need supplemental text for your language arts lessons? These 10 picture books complement grammar learning for grades K-3. Alfie the Apostrophe By: Moira Rose Donohue Illustrated by: JoAnn Adinolfi Alfie the Apostrophe feels unsure of himself until he shows off his abilities for possessives and making contractions at the […]

Thematic Reading List : Colors

Colors are some of the first words children learn since they serve to describe almost anything children see. Though not learned in detail until much later, children can observe the way light changes the color and appearance of objects, supporting a STEM curriculum even to the youngest of readers. These books give children between the […]

Thematic Reading List : Numbers and Counting

Numbers and counting form the foundation of future success in math, an important STEM component. Young children who learn these formative concepts can more easily understand the world around them and how numbers interact with one another. These books are selected to be both entertaining and informative to readers ages 0-6 and their caregivers. Their […]

Thematic Reading List: Summer Themed Books for Middle Grade Readers

No classroom settings here! Enjoy these middle grade books focused on sun and June, July, and August. Recommended towards ages 8-12. Finding Someplace By: Denise Lewis Patrick The weekend she turns thirteen, aspiring clothing designer Teresa “Reesie” Boone is separated from her family by Hurricane […]

Thematic Reading List:Summer

Our teen summer reading list includes essential summer settings. Recommended towards ages 13 and up. Camp So-and-So By: Mary McCoy Twenty-five girls are invited to attend the mysterious Camp So-and-So over the summer where they work with their cabin mates to compete in […]

Thematic Reading List: Contrast and Opposites

This book list includes a collection of titles for children ages 0-3. Some of the books feature high contrast images, which are especially interesting to infants who don’t quite have their full eyesight. Others contrast objects, particularly with regard to opposites, a concept that is important for the older end of this age group to […]

Thematic Reading List: National Aviation Week

Planes, planes, planes! Aviation has changed the course of human communication and motion, led by brave pioneers who made air travel what it is today. From these important people to the aircraft they piloted, these books are selected to inspire and educate readers as they investigate each one. This list includes primarily non-fiction titles written […]

Thematic Reading List: Pride Month

LGBTQ Pride Month is celebrated in the United States every year in June, with a series of events, parades, concerts, and festivals taking place across the nation. CLCD has information about many books featuring LGBTQ characters within its large database of titles. Here are just a few for ages 12 and up. Contributed by: Elizabeth […]

Thematic Reading List: Celebrating Dad

Sometimes it seems easier to find books about a child’s relationship with mom than it does to find books about relationships with dad. Luckily, CLCD has plenty of titles to help us find those hidden gems. We’ve chosen ten titles perfect for dads to share with their youngest children, so they will know dad is […]

Thematic Reading List: Vive la France!

This book list includes a blend of fiction and non-fiction books for middle grade readers interested in learning more about France from different points of view. From classic stories like the Hunchback of Notre Dame to famous artists like Picasso and Matisse, a wide variety of information is included. Readers of all ages are sure […]

Thematic Reading List: Living in Foster Care: A Teen’s Journey

Foster care can be a place of safety for some and a place of tragedy for others. This booklist includes stories that look at both sides from a teen’s perspective. Titles are recommended for ages 13 to 18. Contributed by: Elizabeth Bridges Flight By: Sherman Alexie A powerful, fast […]