Kids Blog

Where Does Hope Live? "Harboring Hope" Book Review

Where Does Hope Live? A True Story of Real Courage, "Harboring Hope" by Susan Hood In honor of the 80-year anniversary of the heroic acts of the people of Denmark who in October of 1943 saved the lives of over seven thousand Danish Jews from Nazis Germany, I wanted to share this powerful nonfiction story.

Read It Again! (And Again!)

Read It Again! How To Read "Bear Snores On" Reading a picture book over and over again may feel repetitive to grownups, but it’s great for young readers. 

Everybody Loves Interactive Books!

How To Read "Owl Babies" Reading books to young children is always rewarding, and finding an interactive book with a great plot line that they love is the icing on the cake. Owl Babies by Martin Waddell, is one of my favorite interactive storytime books.

Starting a Summer Reading Routine

Starting a Summer Reading Routine by Rachel Ann Dennis, Customer Service Assistant, Central Children’s Department

Hello, Dolly! Hello, Books!

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Is In Tulsa! By Rebecca Harrison, Imagination Library Community Engagement Manager

Play Is Powerful!

Play Is Powerful! By Kena Hardin, Children's Library Associate, Central Library

Rap, Sing, Read, Rhyme!

Rap, Sing, Read, Rhyme! by Leah Reinsager, Children's Associate, Pratt Library I am sharing this book with you in honor of National Poetry Month in April and National Teacher Appreciation Month in May.

Listening As Love: The Emotional Power of a Simple Picture Book

Listening As Love: The Emotional Power of a Simple Picture Book By Leah Nevills, Customer Service Assistant, Children’s Department, Central Library

Magic, Dragons, & Swords - Oh My!

By Kena Hardin, Central Library Children's Associate Does your child love to read about daring adventures, learning about creatures ranging from beastly to ethereal, and imagining themselves walking around the magnificent, fictional kingdoms their favorite characters live in? If so, your child’s reading identity is most likely “Magic, Dragons, & Swords.” I am an avid fantasy reader, and I want to share with you the following books that I believe are worth a read!

Do Audiobooks Count as Reading? YES, YES, and YES.

By Natalie Mikles, Children’s Associate, Charles Page If you’ve ever wondered if audiobooks for kids count as reading, here’s your answer: YES. (Also: YES and YES.)