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READING SUGGESTIONS FOR KIDS

Complete Database List

NoveList
This electronic annotated database has book ideas for children and adults. Select Younger kids (ages 0-8) or Older kids (ages 9-12) in the top boxes before beginning your search. You may also scroll down the left hand column to find ready-made lists. The database is updated quarterly.

TumbleBooks
TumbleBooks are animated, talking books. The collection includes picture books and chapter books.

Digital Media Catalog (OverDrive) The Digital Media Catalog (OverDrive) provides popular audiobooks and eBooks available for users to download. Secections can be downloaded to a pc or mac and some can be transferred to a cd, ipod, ipad or smartphone. For children's books, youth titles, and teen selections use advanced search subject headings. You may access the collection's catalog in the library but downloading can only be done on a non-library computer after installing the free software provided in the catalog.

Bookletters will keep you up-to-date on the latest books, what ever your interests. This free service allows you to sign up for regular e-mail newsletters with comments and reading recommendations in varied categories.

Books & Authors offers new ways to explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors, genres and topics. Combining over 140,000 titles, 50,000 authors, and thousands of read-alike, award winner and librarian's favorites lists, Books & Authors helps bring readers and literature together. Through the use of expertly written and arranged content and a dynamic, cutting edge user interface, Books & Authors makes exploration of genre fiction and essential non-fiction fun!