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Books that Introduce Community to Young Learners
For more in-depth explorations of community and literacy, children’s books that introduce the magic of libraries, and fun pop-up books, check out some of following titles.
A-Z Community & Service Learning
by Imogene Forte and Sandra Schurr, illustrated by Marta Drayton
Incentive Publications, 1997
Grades 4-8
This guide encourages students to get involved in their local communities.
The Alabama Library Book
by Carol Marsh
Gallopade Publishing Group, 1991
Grades 4-12
Marsh introduces students to Alabama's special and unusual library collections.
The Arizona Library Book
by Carol Marsh
Gallopade Publishing Group, 1991
Grades 4-12
This book features unique libraries in Arizona of interest to young readers.
Arthur's Reading Race
by Marc Tolon Brown
Scott Foresman, 1996
Preschool-Grade 3
Arthur promises to buy ice cream for his little sister D.W. if she can read 10 words on signs at the park.
Brooklyn Pops Up
Brooklyn Public Library, Editor
Little Simon, 2000
Grades 4-8
A dozen illustrators and engineers bring the magic of Brooklyn to life in eight pop-up spreads.
California Pop-Up Book
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Editor
Universe Publishing, 2001
Grades 4-12
A wide range of original contributions from contemporary writers and artists treat the subjects of California arts, architecture, and popular culture.
Check It Out: The Book About Libraries
by Gail Gibbons
Harcourt Brace, 1988
This discussion-starter introduces children to everything from the history of clay tablets, to checking out books, to comparing school libraries with the Library of Congress.
Communities (Social Studies)
by Kisa Trumbauer and Gail Saunders-Smith
Pebble Books, 2000
Grades 4-8
Communities describes various kinds of workers in a community and explains the services people in each occupation provide.
D.W.'s Library Card
by Marc Tolon Brown
Little, Brown, & Co., 2001
Preschool-Grade 3
Arthur's younger sister gets her own library card.
The Great TV Turn-Off (Cul-De-Sac Kids)
by Beverly Lewis
Bethany House, 1998
Grades 4-8
The kids agree to turn off TV for a week, but wonder if the adults in the neighborhood will be able to live without television.
Hi Ho Librario!
by Judy Freeman
Rock Hill Press, 1997
Grades 4-8
Pages and pages of songs, chants, and stories that inspire children to love books.
Hooray for Grandparent's Day
by Nancy L. Carlson
Viking Children's Books
Preschool-Grade 3
Although Arnie has no grandparents to bring to school for Grandparent's Day, he has a community of substitutes there to support him.
How to Start an Alabama Books Library!
Gallopade Publishing Group, 1994
Grades 4-12
This step-by-step guide explains how to assemble an individual library of state-related materials.
I Took My Frog to the Library
by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated by Blanche Sims
Puffin, 1992
Preschool-Grade 3
Bridgett encounters a series of comic tragedies when she takes her unusual pets to the library.
Learning About Books and Libraries: A Gold Mine of Games
by Carol K. Lee, illustrated by Janet Langford
Highsmith Press, 2000
Grades K-6
Easy-to-follow games teach children about fiction and nonfiction books, the Dewey decimal system, map skills, and research resources.
Librarians Help Us Find Information: Community Helpers Series
by Carol Greene
Child's World, 1998
Grades 4-8
This book teaches children about the role the public librarian plays in the community.
The Library Dragon
by Carmen Agra Deedy, illustrated by Michael P. White
Peachtree Publishers, 1994
Preschool-Grade 3
Miss Lotta Scales, the new school librarian, is so consumed by her responsibility for the books that she is determined not to let any children near them.
Miss Bindergarten Takes a Field Trip with Kindergarten
by Joseph Slate, illustrated by Ashley Wolff
Dutton Books, 2001
Preschool-Grade 3
This canine educator takes the children on an alphabetical tour of the community.
My Grandmother the Mayor: A Story for Children about Community Spirit and Pride
by Marjorie White Pelligrino, illustrated by John Lund
Magination, 1999
Grades 4-8
The story deals with the ambivalence children feel about a loved one's involvement in the community and encourages children to play a supportive role.
Stella Louella's Runaway Book
by Lisa Campbell Ernst
Simon & Schuster, 1998
Preschool-Grade 3
Stella Louella has lost her library book and the whole town joins her to find it.
Tomas and the Library Lady
by Pat Mora, illustrated by Raul Colon
Dragonfly, 2000
Preschool-Grade 3
Tomas Rivera's life changes forever when the kind librarian teaches him to love books.
Would You Mail a Hippo? Learn About Community Places: Reading
by Viki Woodworth
Child's World, 1996
Grades 1-3
This beginning reader introduces children to their neighborhood and community workers.
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