Kids Blog

Music To My Ears: Picture Books for Little Music Lovers

Music to My Ears: Picture Books for Little Music LoversBy Rebecca Harrison, MLIS, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Community Engagement Manager, Tulsa City-County LibraryMusic plays a special role in early learning. It helps children hear patterns in language, build confidence, and connect with the people they love. Anyone who’s ever danced around the kitchen with a toddler knows that children love to engage in musical activities. A nursery rhyme, a clapped rhythm, or even a silly made-up tune can spark curiosity and joy.

Tough Topics with Picture Books: Disabilities

Tough Topics with Picture Books: DisabilitiesBy Angela Martinez, Children's Associate, Broken Arrow Library

Celebrating Families with Books!

Celebrating Families – Books that Embrace Every Kind of FamilyBy Chelsea Appleton, Children's Associate, Hardesty Regional Library

What To Read After Early Readers

What To Read After Early ReadersBooks for First and Second Graders who are Moving from Readers to Chapter BooksBy Melody Palmer, MLIS, Youth Librarian, South Broken Arrow Library

A Bridge for New Readers, Part 2: Fantasy & Adventure Early Chapter Books

A Bridge for New Readers, Part 2Early Chapter Books: Fantasy and AdventureBy Chelsea Appleton, Children's Associate, Hardesty Regional LibraryBook list by Terry Leon, Customer Service Assistant, Hardesty Regional Library

Will You Play With Me? Books About Movement and Health

Will You Play With Me? Books About Movement and Health For KidsBy Kena Hardin, MLIS, Children’s Library Associate, Central Library

DINOvember! Dinosaur Books & Why They Are Awesome!

DINOvember!Dinosaur Books & Why They Are Awesome!By Angela Martinez, Children's Associate, Broken Arrow Library

Spooky…But Not TOO Spooky! Reads – Picture Books

Spooky…But Not TOO Spooky! ReadsJust-Right Scary Picture BooksBy Chelsea Appleton, Children's Associate, Hardesty Regional Library

A Bridge for New Readers: Early Chapter Books

A Bridge for New Readers:Early Chapter Books - Realistic FictionBy Chelsea Appleton, Children's Associate, Hardesty Regional LibraryBook List by Terry Leon, Children's Customer Service Assistant, Hardesty Regional LibraryWhen kids are learning to read, they move through four important stages:

Stories for ALL: Disability Representation in Children's Books

Stories for ALL:Disability Representation in Children's BooksBy Chelsea Appleton, Children's Associate, Hardesty Regional LibraryStories help children make sense of the world and of themselves. When kids open a book and see a character who moves, learns, or communicates like they do, it can be transformative. Disability representation in children’s literature – whether physical, cognitive, sensory, or neurodivergent – can offer authentic perspectives and diverse human experiences.