Online Resources
Tumblebooks has over 1100 titles for grades K-6, and includes unique animated talking picture books, read-along chapter books, National Geographic videos, non-fiction books, graphic novels, playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French.
Maintained by the Screen Actor's Guild, Storyline Online is an award-winning, interactive children’s literacy site that features famous actors like Kevin Costner, Betty White, James Earl Jones, Eva Longoria, and others reading children’s books out loud alongside minor animation elements. COCC librarians particularly recommend the hilarious Zombies Don't Eat Veggies!
Lee and Low Publishing Read Aloud Playlist
A YouTube playlist of storytime read-alouds featuring Lee & Low children's books, in both English and Spanish. The publisher also offers a guide of resources in Spanish.
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day)
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. This page offers lists of books to help celebrate children, families and reading.