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READING SUGGESTIONS FOR KIDS
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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.
NetLibrary Database of e-books and e-audiobooks in MP3 or protected WMA format which can be downloaded to a PC or MAC. Some titles are under copyright and others are in the public domain. To find children's titles, do a keyword search using Juvenile fiction or Juvenile literature. (Literature means non-fiction). Technical requirements are listed under help at the bottom of the screen or by clicking show details under each book selection.
Digital Media Catalog (OverDrive) The Digital Media Catalog (OverDrive) provides popular audiobooks and eBooks available for users to download. Secections can be dwonloaded to a pc or mac and some can be transferred to a cd or ipod. 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.