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Need a good book? Checkout these links:

 
 
    What's New 4 Kids
A monthly list of new releases @ KPL.
     
    NoveList K - 8
This online database includes reviews and information about more than 46,000 books for students in grades K - 8.
    Use In Library Use Outside Library
     
   

Just One More Book!!!
Check out these lively podcasts about children's books and authors.

     
   

International Children's Digital Library: A Library for the World's Children
Explore this collection of outstanding historical and contemporary children's books from around the world. The collection includes digital books in more than ten languages, including English, Chinese, Croatian, German, Portuguese and Arabic.

     
    Boys Read!
Check out this list of great books for boys - these books will get boys excited about reading.
     
    100 Picture Books Every Child Should Know
The New York Public Library's recommended list of 100 terrific picture books - all enduring classics that can be enjoyed by generations! Please note: the titles are not linked to KPL's catalogue.
     
    National Library of Canada's "Read Up On It"
"Read Up On It" is the National Library of Canada's program to promote Canadian children's literature and reading. It highlights notable books on a variety of themes, and features award winning Canadian children's books in all categories.
     
   

If you like...
If you've read Harry Potter, Captain Underpants, Junie B. Jones or other great series, and just can't find anything else you want to read, then check out these lists of other books we think you will enjoy.

   
   
 
authors' websites:
 
       
    Judy Blume Robert Munsch  
    Jan Brett Laura Numeroff  
    Matt Christopher Gary Paulsen  
    Roald Dahl Dav Pilkey  
    Jack Gantos Patricia Polacco  
    Phoebe Gilman Rosemary Wells  
    Hazel Hutchins Audrey Wood  
         
    KidsReads
Learn about lots more of your favourite authors at kidsreads.com.
 
       
    Canadian Children's Book Centre - Author & Illustrator Personal Websites
Links to lots of Canadian authors and illustrators.
 
       
     
       
 
award winners:
       
    ALSC's Literary and Related Awards
The American Library Association's major literary awards for children: the Caldecott Medal, the Newbery Medal, the Sibert Medal and more. Includes current and previous winners.
 
       
    Canadian Children's Book Centre - Canadian Awards Index
Includes links to national and provincial awards.
 
       
    OLA Reading Awards: Blue Spruce and Silver Birch  
       
     
       
  fun book websites:
       
   

Between the Lions
Join the lions in the library to read stories and play games.

 
       
    KidsReads
This site features lots of information, and fun puzzles, games, and trivia about your favourite books and authors.
 
       
    Marc Brown's Arthur
Meet Arthur, D.W. and the gang, and try lots of fun activities.
 
       
    Our Canadian Girl
Activities, fan club, and more about the popular paperback series by Penguin Canada.
 
       
    Pilkey's Website 'O Fun
Captain Underpants fans will love Dav Pilkey's 'Web Site 'O Fun'
 
       
    Random House Kids
Visit this fun site for information and activities featuring popular series: including the Magic Tree House, Junie B. Jones, and Nate the Great.
 
       
   

Scholastic Books
This fun site includes games and activities for some of your favourite series: including Harry Potter, Animorphs, Geronimo Stilton, Goosebumps, Captain Underpants, Clifford, the Magic School Bus, and I Spy.

 
       
     
       
  tumblebooks:
       
    TumbleBooks are online e-books for children. Listen to a story, do a puzzle, or play a game!  
   
 
       
  KPL kids news:
       
    This monthly newsletter, designed for parents and teachers, is emailed to subscribers. It highlights programs and services for children and teens, and it offers lots of great reading suggestions. Click here to subscribe.  
       
     
 

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