The Children's Collection includes print and media for infants
through grade 8.
Each item in this collection is labeled
with J for Juvenile:
J
Toddler = Toddler Books:
(Infancy - Age 2.5)
These sturdy books have bright
pictures and few words.
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JPB & J/PB =
Juvenile Paperbacks:
J Fiction and J/Fiction stories in soft cover. |
CD ROMs:
This collection of informational and educational
materials for use on your home computer is labeled JENF
for preschool to 3rd Grade, JNF for school-age and J/ NF
for Grades 7 and up. |
JE = Juvenile Easy Readers:
(Kindergarten - 3rd Grade)
These stories range from short
sentences and simple illustrations to
early chapter books. |
J SS & J/ SS = Juvenile Short
Stories:
These books contain collections of stories by one or more authors. |
Music:
A collection of musical CDs and cassettes featuring children's artists performing
a wide range of vocal (J Songs) and instrumental music (J Instrumental) from
simple toddler tunes to more complex renditions of classic songs and teen pop.
Compilations and soundtracks appropriate for a variety of ages within the whole
family are included as well. This collection also contains sound effects recordings
(J Sounds). |
JP = Juvenile Picture Books:
(Infancy - 8th Grade)
The pictures tell the story and are
complemented by the text which
varies
in complexity, length, and sophistication. |
Juvenile Non-Fiction and Children's
Biographies:
--JENF for Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
--JNF for Grades 3-8
--J/ NF for Grades 7 and up
These informational books, arranged by subject, are intended for children of
all ages as they explore and discover the world around them. The biographies
tell about a person's life. |
Talking Books:
This is a collection of recorded books on cassettes and CDs.
--JP Talk = Picture books with accompanying
books.
--JE Talk = Easy Readers with accompanying
books.
--J Talk & J/ Talk = Fiction titles |
J Fiction = Juvenile Fiction:
(Grades 3 - 8)
These stories feature a wide range of reading levels
and genres such as mysteries, adventure, and fantasy.
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J Parent = Parents Corner:
This collection contains materials of special interest to parents and caregivers.
Additional materials are located in the Adult Non-Fiction Collection. |
Videos and DVDs:
(Toddler - Grade 8)
Popular films are labeled JE for preschool children, J for school-age, and J/
for Grades 7 and up. Informational films arranged by subject are labeled JENF
for preschool children, JNF for school-age and J/ NF for Grades 7 and up. |
J/ Fiction:
(Grades 7 and up)
These books require more sophistication of the reader due to mature content and interest level. |
JR = Juvenile Reference:
These books, to be used in the library, aid children and adults working with
children to find more detailed information on their chosen topic. |
Magazines |
JLT & J/LT = Juvenile
Large Type:
J Fiction and J/Fiction stories in a larger print size. |
International Languages:
(Toddler - 8th Grade)
These materials are in a variety of formats and are in languages other than English. |
Please Note: All materials marked
with J/ require more sophistication of the child due
to mature content and interest level. |
