JoCoKids

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As JoCoKids grows, more booklists will be added to this page.

Picture Books

School Days
These books about children in school were chosen by Johnson County Librarians just for you!

Endangered Animals Books for Younger Readers
Here are some great stories and factual books about animals that are in danger of disappearing.

Historical Fiction for Younger Readers
Do you like stories set in the past? Then these are for you!

Trains (PDF)
Here are stories and informative books about trains, to go along with the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art exhibit, Art in the Age of Steam.

Books to Grow Kits
These kits have been put together by Library staff and can be checked out by you, your parents or other grown-ups.

Chapter Books

Endangered Animals Books for Older Readers
These chapter books and nonfiction books are about animals in danger of extinction.

Historical Fiction for Older Readers
If you like reading stories set in the past, stories about people dealing with historical events, you'll love these recommendations!

Harry Potter Readalikes (PDF)
Did you finish reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows and wish it weren't the last book in the series? Don't despair! We've got a list of books that Harry Potter fans will love.

Holidays

Easter
Happy Easter! Here are some books about Easter to educate and entertain you.

Ghost Tales and Scary Stories
Here are some spooky books to get you in the Halloween spirit!

Hanukkah
Here are some great books, videos and CDs to help you celebrate those eight magical nights.

Christmas
Ho ho ho! Here are some books full of Christmas cheer!

Kwanzaa
We've got books, movies and more celebrating and teaching about Kwanzaa.

Staff Picks

Dennis' Picks for 2008
Dennis Ross, Youth Specialist, shared his picks for the best of 2008 on KCUR's Up to Date.

Debbie's Picks for 2008
Debbie McLeod, Youth Collections Specialist, shared her picks for the best of 2008 on KCUR's Up to Date.

Dennis and Debbie's Picks for 2009
Dennis Ross, Youth Specialist, and Debbie McLeod, Youth Collections Specialist, shared their picks for the best of 2009 on KCUR's Up to Date.

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