KidLit Books

For librarians

Build a Picture Book Program Your Community Will Love

KidLit Books gives school and public librarians ready-made teacher guides, read-aloud kits, and thematic collections for 48 curated K–5 picture books — so you spend less time planning and more time connecting kids with great stories.

48
Curated picture books
K–5
Grade range
100+
Ready-made activities
3
Audience types supported

Read-Aloud Programs, Ready to Go

Every book comes with a complete read-aloud kit: discussion questions, vocabulary prompts, and a wrap-up activity — all formatted for group sessions.

Thematic Collections Built In

Browse books by theme — friendship, nature, identity, courage — and build curated displays or reading lists in minutes, not hours.

Family & Community Engagement

Printable family flyers, take-home reading guides, and parent-friendly discussion cards help you extend the library experience beyond your walls.

Standards-Aligned from the Start

Every guide maps to Common Core ELA and AASL standards, so you can demonstrate program impact to administrators and school boards with confidence.

"KidLit Books has completely transformed how I plan our monthly read-aloud nights. I used to spend hours pulling together materials — now everything I need is in one place."

Maria T.

Elementary School Librarian, Chicago, IL

Free Librarian Resources

Read-Aloud Planning Guide

Step-by-step template for planning a picture book read-aloud session, including setup, discussion prompts, and wrap-up activities.

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Thematic Collection Builder

Organize books by theme, grade level, or curriculum standard with this printable planning worksheet.

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Family Engagement Flyer Template

Customizable one-page flyer to promote your next picture book event or reading program.

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Ready to Elevate Your Library Program?

See how KidLit Books helps librarians build engaging, standards-aligned programs for every reader.