Little Ones
Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play every day!
The first five years of a child’s life are the most important. Children develop movement, cognitive, and social skills that last a lifetime. The library is here to help parents and caregivers give their little ones the best start in life.
Highlights
Holiday Shopping Guide for Ages 0-5: BOOKS
December 1, 2018
Whether you check them out or give them as gifts, these books will become fast favorites for kids ages 5 and under!
Holiday Shopping Guide for Ages 0-5: TOYS
Looking for educational, durable toys to get for your little …
Thanksgiving Books: Authenticity and Accuracy
With great respect, we can use Thanksgiving as an opportunity …
Events
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Little Ones Go
Friday, March 15 | 11:00 am |YDL-Whittaker
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Toddler Storytime
Tuesday, February 19 | 10:30 am |YDL-Whittaker -
Terrific Threes Storytime
Wednesday, February 20 | 10:30 am |YDL-Whittaker -
Jumpstart Storytime
Thursday, February 21 | 10:30 am |YDL-Whittaker
Services
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Track your progress and earn stickers and prizes!
Apps for Kids Ages 0-5
Recommended Apps
Michigan Activity Pass
Get free and discounted passes to museums and parks!
Play Kits
Bring learning home with toys, books, and puppets
Play Spaces
Play-Based Learning
Storytimes
Books, Songs, and Rhymes for Every Stage
Summer Challenge
Read, Learn, Explore
TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten
Build Early Literacy
Books, Movies, & Music
An interactive educational experience for young learners age 3 and up. With stories, songs, games, and videos, kids will practice concepts such as letters, numbers, shapes, and more.
Download movies, television shows, music, comic books, eBooks, and eAudiobooks to your laptop or mobile device.
Kids will love these animated, talking books! Watch your favorite children’s books come alive with narration, music, and interactive elements.
Fun, Safe Websites for Little Ones
Early Literacy Information & Research
Book Lists
Is your little one starting kindergarten in the fall? Use these books to talk about what it will be like and what your child can expect.
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Are you expecting a new baby? Concerned about how your child(ren) will react? Check out these books to get ready for the new addition to your family.
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Is your little one getting ready to use the potty? These books will help you succeed!
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Is it time to move your little one from the crib to a big kid bed? Here are some great books to address any fears or concerns.
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Who was Anne Frank? Abramson, Ann Looks closely at Anne Frank’s life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding from the Nazis, and the legacy of her diary. Find in catalog Rosie Revere, Engineer Beaty, Andrea A young aspiring engineer must …
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The Fall 2018 Family Read Ghost by Jason Reynolds is recommended for students in grades 3-8. We want everyone to participate at the October 13 Field Day, so here’s a short list of suggested books for younger readers. Is the one you want checked out? Le …
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Here you will find book suggestions for little ones. Some books are award winners, some we love to use in storytime, and some we give as gifts to our own family and friends. Hi Fly Guy Arnold, Tedd When Buzz captures a fly to enter in The Amazing Pet S …
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It is great to share indigenous texts with your little ones that take place in the present day. This will give indigenous children the opportunity to see themselves within the text (what we call the “mirror” in the educational field) and children who a …
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This season’s Family Read, Lucky Broken Girl by local author Ruth Behar, is recommended for independent reading by students in grades 4-8. We want everyone to participate, so here are some suggested books for younger readers. My Little Cities: New York …
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From the Association of Jewish Libraries comes a list of picture books that features stories of Jews and non-Jews standing up for each other, working out differences, and confronting prejudice.
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Discover stories that feature characters of different races and religions.
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Find books for your little ones on any of these topics.
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This list emphasizes authentic versions of the Thanksgiving story from a Native American perspective, and also includes books that celebrate gratitude and spending time with family around the Thanksgiving holiday.
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