Search Options

All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops on Thursday, July 4.

The Library Express East is temporarily out of service. Patrons with items being held at the Library Express East may call (417) 882-0714 to make arrangements for pickup.

Changes coming to MOBIUS soon! Find out more.

KIDS

BOOKLISTS

Ages 6-8

New Fiction & Non-fiction

Find these books and more online at https://catalog.coolcat.org

A Kids Book About Being Nonbinary by  Hunter Chinn-Raicht
A glance at what it means to be outside of the gender binary. An introduction to people who don't identify as their birth gender. What does being non-binary mean? For some people, the question and its answer may be new or a little confusing. It's okay to not know what it means! That's where all good conversations start. The journey to understanding starts with an open mind and an open heart.
Cloud Puppy. 1 by  Kelly Leigh Miller
Cloud Puppy is part puppy, part cloud, and has special skills like floating, sniffing, and making rainbows, and when she finds out about the upcoming comics convention she is excited to meet the creator of her favorite comic, Kit Starlight.
Flamingos Are Pretty Funky : A (Not So) Serious Guide by  Abi Cushman
An introduction to the amazing and unusual world of flamingos and their habitats.
Fluffle Bunnies. 1, Buns Gone Bad by Anna Humphrey
Three bunnies are left without their mother when she goes off to Brazil to learn jujitsu. With quick thinking, ingenuity and maybe a little bit of raccoon manipulation, these three buns will take on all comers to be the rulers of the park. Will they win?
Hocus and Pocus and the Spell for Home by  A. R Capetta
Puppies Hocus and Pocus are still waiting to be adopted from the Shelter for Slightly Magical Pets. Even though Hocus can see two minutes into the future and Pocus can turn bad feelings into bubbles (which he eats!). But with these two, anything can happen--from a shrinking spell to giant This adorable new series takes readers to a vibrant world full of magic, community, surprises, and welcoming homes.
I Was : The Stories of Animal Skulls by  Katherine M Hocker
Strong, smooth domes, skulls are more than remnants of creatures that used to be. They are artifacts that allow us to travel back through time. Every ridge, hollow, and crevice of a skull reveals something about an animal's habitat, food source, and skill set. By observing the characteristics of six different animal skulls, readers can learn about the lives once led by a lynx, a deer, a beaver, a hummingbird, a wolf, and an owl.
Joyful Song : A Naming Story by  LeslĂ©a Newman
What a happy day! Zachary's baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends! He's so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby's name. But - not yet! - his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great reveal at the ceremony. So they invite each neighbor to come along. A colorful, diverse parade blooms along the route, until...At last it's time, and Zachary gets to reveal his sister's name...What is it? A truly joyful moment for everyone.
Mushrooms Know : Wisdom From Our Friends the Fungi by K. (Kallie) George
This vibrant and informative book shares the fascinating lessons that fungi can teach us: that small can be mighty, being unique is a reason to celebrate--and staying connected is key.
My Lost Freedom : A Japanese American WWII Story by  George Takei
Star Trek actor, activist, and author George Takei shares his empowering and moving story about growing up in Japanese American incarceration camps during WWII.
Queer and Fearless : Poems Celebrating the Lives of LGBTQ+ Heroes by Rob Sanders
Young readers will learn about the lives and legacies of seventeen heroes of the queer community from both past and present. A perfect introduction to the people who have stood up for what they believed in, lived lives according to their own ideals, and their partners, friends, and allies, the poetry in this book provides great read-aloud potential sure to entertain and inform readers of all ages.
Really Bird, Really Scared! by Harriet Ziefert
In Really Bird, Really Scared! Really Bird wakes up to find it is still dark and he starts to worry the sun won't rise. Eventually, of course, with some group effort and protesting, the sun rises but that is not the end of the story, as Really Bird and his friends have to deal with changes in the weather.
Riley's New World by  Kathy McCullough
Based on the Disney/Pixar animated feature film Inside Out 2. Takes kids on an all-new adventure inside the mind of now-teenager Riley, who is definitely feeling all kinds of new Emotions!
Slice of Mallow by  Adam Foreman
Meet Mallow--he's an excitable yet pessimistic marshmallow in a big world. In this laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel, Mallow goes on three fun, slice-of-life adventures with his friends Pizza, Ghost, Potato, and Doughnut.
The Children's Book of Wildlife Watching by  Dan Rouse
Young nature enthusiasts can enjoy this introduction to animal conservation and protection, packed with engaging activities and plenty of advice from the brilliant bird expert and TV personality Dan Rouse.
This Book Is Full of Holes : From Underground to Outer Space and Everywhere in Between by  Nora Nickum
When you think of holes, what comes to mind? Maybe the irritating hole in your sock. Or the hole on the shelf where you plucked out this book. But did you know there are holes that suddenly devour entire gas stations? Big holes in the ocean that are visible from space? Small holes in balls that prevent a backyard home run? A hole is a part of something where there's nothing at all. Holes are investigated by scientists, used by artists, designed by engineers, and fixed by problem-solvers. They can be natural or human-made, big or small, plentiful or scarce, mysterious or painfully familiar. Many are important to our everyday lives, whether we give them credit or not.
Updated 06/26/2024