Librarian's Booklists
Lists of Recommended Books
Booklists prepared by our Librarians.
- Most Popular Books in Benicia 2023
- Indigenous Reads Rising: Picture Books
- Indigenous Reads Rising: Chapter Books, Graphic Novels and Nonfiction
- Books on Sustainability
- Comic Books and Graphic Novels
- Books About Starting School
- Books to Read That are Like Harry Potter Books
- Urban Legends and Ghost Stories
- War and Peace Booklist: A List of Books to Help Children of All Ages Understand the World’s Conflicts and Seek Resolutions
- AR Nonfiction
- Gift Ideas
- LGBTQIA Books
- Books about Death and Grief
Sites that include reviews of children's books:
Sometimes, reading a review of a book before reading the book might let you know whether it's a good choice for you or your child. Here are some websites that include book reviews:
Amazon.com is a great resource! It provides both editorial reviews (from standard book review magazines) and reviews from parents.
Common Sense Media's website includes not only book reviews, but also reviews of movies, TV, music, and video games. I like this website because it gives a rating and an age recommendation with the sections describing "the good stuff" and "what to watch out for".