Good Books for Kids
Looking for something good to read? Check out our reading lists and get personalized suggestions here.
Book Picks Requests
For individualized reading suggestions, please complete a Kids' Book Picks questionnaire, and a librarian will respond within 5 business days.
Book Lists
Note: Every child's reading ability, maturity level, and taste in literature is different. Grade levels listed are suggestions based on our experience and book reviews.
Timely Reading & Viewing | Read-Alouds | Kids' Favorites | Popular Genres | If You Liked...
Developing Literacy | Growing Up | Our Community, Our World
District 39 Lists | Illinois Children's Choice Nominees | ALA Award Winners
Timely Reading & Viewing
Read-Alouds
Kids' Favorites
Popular Genres
- Adventure (Gr. 3–5 | Gr. 6–8)
- Animal Fantasy (Gr. 6–8)
- Animal Fiction (Gr. 3–5 | Gr. 6–8)
- Dystopian Fiction (Gr. 6–8)
- Fantasy (Gr. 3–5 | Gr. 6–8)
- Historical Fiction (Gr. 3–5 | Gr. 6–8)
- Humor (Gr. 2–5 | Gr. 6–8)
- Mystery (Gr. 2–5 | Gr. 6–8)
- Novels in Verse (Gr. 3–5 | Gr. 6–8)
- Realistic Fiction (Gr. 3–5 | Gr. 6–8)
- Scary Books (PreS–Gr. 2 | Gr. 3–5 | Gr. 6–8)
- Science Fiction (Gr. 3–5 | Gr. 6–8)
- Sports Fiction (Gr. 3–5 | Gr. 6–8)
If You Liked...
Developing Literacy
- Early Readers (Easiest | Harder | Hardest)
- Early Chapter Books (Mostly Pictures | Mostly Words)
- Good Fiction for Gr. 2–3
- Challenging Reads for Gr. 4–5
- Quick Reads for Gr. 6–8
Growing Up
- Adoption (PreS–Gr. 2)
- Babies (PreS–Gr. 2)
- Bullying (PreS–Gr. 2 | Gr. 2–5 | Gr. 6–8)
- Death and Grief (PreS–Gr.2)
- Divorce (PreS–Gr. 8)
- Gender Expression and Gender Identity (PreS-Gr.2)
- Getting Along with Others (PreS–Gr. 2 | Gr. 3–5)
- Going to the Hospital (PreS–Gr. 5)
- Manners (PreS–Gr. 8)
- Moving (PreS–Gr. 5)
- Potty Training
- Rainbow Reads—LGBTQ+ (PreS–Gr. 2 | Gr. 3–8)
- Starting School (PreS–Gr. 5)
Our Community, Our World
- Community Workers (PreS–Gr. 2)
- Diversity (PreS–Gr. 2)
- Earth Day, Every Day (PreS–Gr. 2)
- Nature (PreS–Gr. 2)
- Seasons (Fall | Spring | Summer | Winter)
District 39 Reading Lists
Illinois Children's Choice Nominees
ALA Award Winners
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Inside Block Kids' Read It Now
Read It Now!
Learn about books on timely topics with Librarian Sheri.
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Inside Block Kids' E-books
E-Books, Movies & More
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Inside Block Kids' Book Databases
Book Reviews & More
Use Children's Literature Comprehensive Database and NoveList K–8 to explore book reviews, reading lists, discussion guides, and more. Log in with your Wilmette Library card.
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