Books by topic and type

Browse by format — from board books to graphic novels — or by subject, from science and history to feelings and friendship.

• Picture Books

  Board books and picture books for babies through early elementary readers, chosen for read-aloud pleasure and lasting value. (66 books)

• Early Readers

  Books built for children who are beginning to read on their own: short sentences, supportive pictures and real humor. (4 books)

• Chapter Books

  Short illustrated novels and series that help newly independent readers build stamina, usually for ages 6 to 9. (8 books)

• Middle Grade

  Novels, memoirs and graphic novels for roughly ages 8 to 12, from gentle family stories to demanding classics. (34 books)

• Graphic Novels

  Comics-format novels and memoirs for children and teens, with notes on which titles suit which readers. (6 books)

• Nonfiction & Biography

  True stories, biographies and information books for young readers, from first photo books to civil-rights history. (22 books)

• Science & Nature

  Picture books and novels about animals, weather, scientists and the natural world. (14 books)

• History & Biography

  Children’s books that bring history and real lives to young readers, from picture-book biographies to historical novels. (30 books)

• Fantasy & Imagination

  Picture books and novels of imagination, magic, other worlds and science fiction for young readers. (16 books)

• Diverse Books

  Books that reflect a wide range of children’s cultures, languages, families and experiences. (47 books)

• Feelings & Social-Emotional Learning

  Picture books and novels that help children name feelings, handle conflict and practice kindness. (13 books)

• Classroom Favorites

  Books that work especially well for group read-alouds, back-to-school weeks and class discussion. (7 books)

• Teen Reading

  A small, carefully annotated shelf of young adult and crossover books for readers about 12 and up. (8 books)