Picture Books
Popular subjects, authors, and series
Use these lists to help you find books and other items from our online catalog for your kids.
How do I begin to find books for my kids in the library catalog? These lists can help. Each will take you to our online catalog, displaying items at the Decatur Public Library. You can request any to be held for you at the library, or for curbside pick-up.
If you want to request a bunch of books or other resources on a particular theme or subject, check out our Teacher/Parent Resource Request Form. Or if you just want us to pick a bundle of picture books on a popular theme, check out our Book Bundle Request Form.
If you're looking for suggestions for e-books and digital audiobooks you can access from home, check out these lists.
Popular subjects, authors, and series
Colors, numbers, shapes, opposites, and similar concepts
Picture books to help kids with feelings, life transitions, behaviors, etc.
For those just starting to read, and popular early reader series
Books, DVDs, & CDs to assist adults in teaching kids to read or improve their reading skills
Sports, dragons, humor, and other popular themes & series
Recent arrivals for kids in books, DVDs, and CDs
State of Illinois and national award winners
Various versions of well-known folk and fairy tales
Picture book stories reflecting diverse cultures
Various genres of music CDs for kids