4/15-5/3: Central Library Lower Level/Children’s Library area will be closed due to construction work.

Del 15 de abril al 3 de mayo, la Biblioteca de niños ubicada en el nivel inferior de la Biblioteca Central estará cerrada debido a trabajos de construcción.

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41) Beginning Readers: Fountas and Pinnell Level I&J

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SBPL Children's Librarian ..

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37 titles are in this list.

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For developing readers (equivalent to 1st grade). These books can have 3 to more than 8 lines of text per page, increasingly complex sentences, both familiar and new content for children, many two-to-three syllable words from all parts of speech, some complex spelling patterns and letter-sound relationships in words, and some abstract concepts that are supported by text and illustrations.

42) Beginning Readers: Fountas and Pinnell Level G&H

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SBPL Children's Librarian ..

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30 titles are in this list.

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For developing readers (equivalent to 1st grade). These books have 3 to 8 lines of text per page, accessible content that expands beyond home, school and neighborhood, some stretches of descriptive language, more complex storylines and ideas, and some longer compound words.

43) Beginning Readers: Fountas and Pinnell Level A&B

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46 titles are in this list.

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For Early Emergent Readers (generally equivalent to Pre-K/Kindergarten level). These books have 1-2 lines of text per page, repeating language patterns, familiar themes and ideas, and simple vocabulary with a focus on sight words.

44) Beginning Readers: Fountas and Pinnell Level C&D

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SBPL Children's Librarian ..

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31 titles are in this list.

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For beginning readers (equivalent to kinder / early 1st grade level). These books have 2-6 lines of text per page, simple dialogue, sentences with prepositional phrases and adjectives, and fewer repetitive language patterns.

45) Beginning Readers: Fountas and Pinnell Level E&F

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SBPL Children's Librarian ..

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39 titles are in this list.

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For beginning readers (generally equivalent to 1st grade level). These books have 2-8 lines per page, some longer sentences and dialogue, some three syllable words, easy contractions, and varied punctuations marks.

46) Milestones: Expecting and Welcoming a New Baby

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SBPL Children's Librarian ..

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37 titles are in this list.

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The process of welcoming a new sibling to any family brings anticipation and questions. Share these stories together and talk about what you might expect!

47) Picture Book Favorites: Adventure

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SBPL Children's Librarian ..

Number of Titles

29 titles are in this list.

Description

Stories meant to inspire the spirit of adventure. For ages 0-5.

48) Our World: Indigenous Stories

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SBPL Children's Librarian ..

Number of Titles

30 titles are in this list.

Description

Picture books that give you a glimpse of indigenous traditions and lifestyles. Most include samples of indigenous languages and how to pronounce the words, or are fully translated.

49) Fiction in Translation

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SBPL Staff ..

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80 titles are in this list.

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Fiction, Mystery, Fantasy, & Sci-Fi translated into English.

50) Reading for mindfulness

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12 titles are in this list.

51) Social Skills: Perseverance and Determination

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SBPL Children's Librarian ..

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31 titles are in this list.

Description

Sometimes we need a boost to "keep trying". These stories follow characters who did just that, in all sorts of ways!

52) Suggested reading for mental wellness

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13 titles are in this list.

53) Reading on Recovery

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SBPL Staff ..

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15 titles are in this list.

54) Book to Action 2023

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SBPL Staff ..

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14 titles are in this list.

Description

Complementary reading selections for SBPL's Book to Action selection: “Golden Gates: The Housing Crisis and a Reckoning for the American Dream” by Conor Dougherty.

55) School Sucks

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SBPL Staff ..

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33 titles are in this list.

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Thinking critically about the American education system.

56) Fiction Set in Santa Barbara

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SBPL Staff ..

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21 titles are in this list.

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Enjoy titles set (or partially set) in Santa Barbara!

57) Middle Grade: Adventure

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SBPL Children's Librarian ..

Number of Titles

31 titles are in this list.

Description

Books that inspire the spirit of adventure. Meant for ages 9-12.

58) Our World: Gender Identity

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SBPL Children's Librarian ..

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23 titles are in this list.

Description

It's never too early (or too late) to discuss gender identity with your little ones. These books will help parents respond to kids' curiosity, be prepared to answer questions, and facilitate healthy identity exploration.

59) YA Reads: Books by Indigenous Authors

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SBPL Teen Librarian ..

Number of Titles

27 titles are in this list.

Description

Check out these amazing YA books by Indigenous authors!

60) Staff Picks - Molly

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SBPL Staff ..

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16 titles are in this list.

Description

Molly likes offbeat fiction, angst, lyrical prose, complex structure, absurdity, characters with distinct voice, thought-provoking stories, and badass girls. These are all novels published in the last 5 years she loved.