Spring
Holiday Blogs
Cinco de Mayo
Books about the holiday and some that have fun cultural activities. Also includes some websites with recipes and crafts.
Passover
Passover or Pesach is a widely celebrated Jewish holiday. Learn more about Passover and the Seder meal with these books.
The Whistling Wind
Get ready for some amazing adventures to happen when the wind comes a'blowin' your direction!
Summer
Holiday Blogs
Independence Day Stories & History
Check out these books to add some fun and history to your holiday celebration.
CRRL Kids: The Declaration of Independence
Read about the famous document and the colonial leaders who wrote it and signed it, officially declaring rebellion against Britain.
The Longest Day: Traditions for the Summer Solstice
Take a moment to savor the summer delights and craft some new traditions while learning the legends of summer.
The Summer Solstice
This children's list includes books about activities and adventure in the summertime. Includes Spanish language titles.
Book Corner: Soak up the joys of summer reading
"To inspire the love of reading, I put together a list of picture books focusing on the fun of reading."
Fall
Holiday Blogs
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur
These books have stories that tell about celebrations for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
Grandparents Day
Stories that celebrate the special love between grandparents and grandchildren, perfect for Grandparents Day.
Hardworking Reads for Labor Day
These non-fiction works, children's novels, and picture books can help explain the meaning behind Labor Day.
Halloween Activities & Crafts
Get ready for some spooky good times! We found lots of games to play, stories to share, crafts and recipes beyond compare.
Happy Fall, Y'all
Falling leaves, pumpkin carving, apple picking, and so much more! Check out these picture books that celebrate everything about autumn.
A Celebration of Scarecrows
Read fun stories and interesting facts about scarecrows and have a scarecrow party - perfect for harvest time.
New Fall Picture and Board Books
Fall into a good book with these new picture and board books for children!
Winter
Holiday Blogs
CRRL Kids: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Materials about Martin Luther King, Jr. for grade school kids from our collection.
The Twelve Days of Christmas
If you celebrate Christmas in the traditional way, you'll be celebrating long after the presents are unwrapped!
Happy Hibernations!
Slow, sleepy winter days find many animals curled up in their dens. Learn about hibernation and dormancy through this cozy blog.
Chapter Books for a Snowy Day
Grab some hot chocolate and settle down with one of these good books for upper elementary and middle grades.
The Longest Night: The Winter Solstice
The winter solstice is upon us. Learn more about the longest night of the year.
