It’s no surprise that we love talking about books here at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, and the end of the year is a perfect time to gather together favorites. With that in mind, three of our Youth Services librarians thought they’d share their top picks of 2022 for kids and teens. Check them out, and view our complete list of recommendations below!
Check out ALL of our 2022 recommendations…
This lovely board book uses gentle, rhyming text to invite readers to rock, cuddle, kiss, and celebrate the arrival of a new baby. Perfect for new parents and new big siblings, too!
This clever board book has young readers guessing what animal is about to hatch from a series of eggs. Pull the tab, hear the “crack crack” sound (yes, it actually makes a sound!), and discover the baby animal inside.
A choose-you-own-adventure fairytale mash up with rhyming text and captivating art that can be enjoyed endlessly ever after. Great for brave and daring elementary school readers.
Take a trip back to the carefree days of childhood when school is out and the neighborhood is a happy, bustling playground. This heartfelt and beautifully illustrated story is a great opportunity to reminisce and talk with your child about what play looked like when you were a kid.
Told in short chapters, perfect for your new reader, this beautiful book celebrates the small but mighty Marisol, the joys of friendship, the power of being different and the triumph of persevering.
Looking for a perfect middle grade read? A Taste of Magic has it all… humor, heart, magic and mouthwatering desserts.
With engaging artwork on every page, easy to read text, dragons and action-packed adventure, this book will boost your child’s reading confidence and they won’t be able to put it down.
Discover the biggest creatures to have roamed the earth, past and present. You’ll meet the giants of the jungle, desert, swamp, sea and sky through vibrant scenes of them in their natural habitats. This book is sure to please your dinosaur lover.
Spark your child’s interest in non-fiction with their first title! In this easy to read and visually pleasing book, you will learn about the life cycle of a narwhal and how they went from a calf to the unicorn of the sea.
This fresh and funny graphic novel will delight young readers. With warmth and heart, surprising asides and memorable cast members, this book will appeal to avid and reluctant readers alike.
This silly graphic novel is sure to have you and your child laughing along. Will the first cat in space eat some pizza?
Sepetys does it again with another heartbreaking piece of historical fiction that focuses on a youth-led rebellion in 1989 Romania. Hand this to fans of history and mystery, with a little bit of heartache.
This novel packs an emotional punch, with themes of racism, substance abuse, and poverty woven throughout the tale of one family’s life in past Pakistan and present-day California.
Fairytale-fantasy fans, this is the 2022 novel for you! Azad crafted a fresh take on a quintessential fairytale, with a quest, colorful characters, and more. Perfect for those that loved The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.
This amazing volume defies genre, with mixed-media collage, moving verse, and so much heart. Everyone needs to read this.
An action-packed fantasy tale, with nuanced characters and beautiful artwork.
The fourth volume in Chmakova’s SUPER cute Berrybrook Middle School series. Gift the whole set to the middle schoolers in your life!
