Oldham County Public Library
Children's Book Suggestions
Each week we will be providing book suggestions to help you select great books your children will love!
Place your books on hold and staff will gather them for you to pick up. Choose our drive-thru at the Main branch in La Grange, or curbside at South Oldham and Mahan.
Hours are M-Thur 1-7 PM, Fridays 1-5 PM and Saturdays 10-2 PM.
We are also now open in a limited capacity, for you to pick your books up in person!
Imagine!
When a boy visits an art museum and one of the paintings comes to life, he has an afternoon of adventure and discovery that changes how he sees the world.
Not A Box
To an imaginative bunny, a box is not always just a box.
If I Built A School
Imaginative Jack describes the kind of school he would build--one full of animals, with tubes to transport students directly to their classrooms, and library books that come alive.
Snowmen All Year
A child imagines what it would be like if a snowman, made of magical snow, could be a companion throughout the year.
If I Had A Dragon
Tired of playing with his little brother, a boy imagines having a dragon for a playmate instead.
The Birthday Box
What's better than getting a brand-new toy as a birthday gift? Playing with the box it came in! Climb in for a flight across the ocean, a jaunt on a sailing ship, some sledding down a slippery slope, and, of course, a brief stint as a robot. Good thing the toy dog that came inside the box is happy to come along for the ride!
The Adventures of Beekle : The Unimaginary Friend
An imaginary friend waits a long time to be imagined by a child and given a special name, and finally does the unimaginable--he sets out on a quest to find his perfect match in the real world.
Sam & Dave Dig A Hole
Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find - nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all.
The Whale In My Swimming Pool
A young boy discovers a whale in his pool and tries everything he can think of to get it out.
Spencer's New Pet
Spencer excitedly takes his new pet to the park, the veterinarian's office, and a birthday party, but for a pet balloon, those places are full of danger.
Art & Max
Max wants to be an artist like Arthur, but his first attempt at using a paintbrush sends the two friends on a whirlwind trip through various media, with unexpected consequences.
Where The Wild Things Are
A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king.
Ocean Meets Sky
From the creators of The Night Gardener, comes a stunning new picture book about a young boy who sets sail to find a place his grandfather told him about... the spot where the ocean meets the sky.
A Boy And His Bunny
One morning, a boy wakes up with a rabbit on his head and, although his mother is skeptical, he soon discovers that he can be fed, ride a bobsled, and even look cool with a rabbit on his head.
Tuesday
Frogs rise on their lily pads, float through the air, and explore the nearby houses while their inhabitants sleep
The Hero Next Door
From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes another middle-grade short story collection--this one focused on exploring acts of bravery--featuring some of the best own-voices children's authors, including R. J. Palacio (Wonder), Rita Williams-Garcia (One Crazy Summer), Linda Sue Park (A Long Walk to Water), and many more.
Because of Mr. Terupt
Seven fifth-graders at Snow Hill School in Connecticut relate how their lives are changed for the better by "rookie teacher" Mr. Terupt.
See You In The Cosmos
Eleven-year-old Alex Petroski, along with his dog, Carl Sagan, makes big discoveries about his family on a road trip and he records it all on a golden iPod he intends to launch into space.
Out of My Mind
Considered by many to be mentally retarded, a brilliant, impatient fifth-grader with cerebral palsy discovers a technological device that will allow her to speak for the first time.
Mockingbird
Ten-year-old Caitlin, who has Asperger's Syndrome, struggles to understand emotions, show empathy, and make friends at school, while at home she seeks closure by working on a project with her father.
The Thing About Georgie
Georgie's dwarfism causes problems, but he could always rely on his parents, his best friend, and classmate Jeanie the Meanie's teasing, until a surprising announcement, a new boy in school, and a class project shake things up.
Fish in a Tree
Ally's greatest fear is that everyone will find out she is as dumb as they think she is because she still doesn't know how to read.
Hello, Universe
Lives of four misfits are intertwined when a bully's prank lands shy Virgil at the bottom of a well and Valencia, Kaori, and Gen band together in an epic quest to find and rescue him.
Rules
Frustrated at life with an autistic brother, twelve-year-old Catherine longs for a normal existence but her world is further complicated by a friendship with an young paraplegic.
Rain Reign
In her most powerful novel yet, Newbery Honor author Ann M. Martin tells the story of girl with mental/emotional challenges and the dog she loves.
The Boy at the Back of the Class
When quiet, nine-year-old Ahmet arrives in their classroom, a boy and his friends fail to draw him out, but try a new plan after learning he is a Syrian refugee.
Counting by 7s
Twelve-year-old genius and outsider Willow Chance must figure out how to connect with other people and find a surrogate family for herself after her parents are killed in a car accident.
White Bird: A Wonder Story
Tells the story of Julian's Grandmře's childhood as she, a Jewish girl, was hidden by a family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II and how the boy she once shunned became her savior and best friend.
El Deafo
The author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower."
How to Speak Dolphin
Since her mother died, twelve-year-old Lily has struggled to care for her severely autistic half-brother, Adam. But when Adam bonds with a young dolphin with cancer, Lily is confronted with another dilemma: her family or the dolphin's freedom.
Oldham County Public Library
Email: shannonk@oldhampl.org
Website: oldhampl.org
Location: 308 Yager Avenue, La Grange, KY, USA
Phone: 502-222-9713