We are excited to share these top picks where the young minds of Canton Public Library take the spotlight!
We asked our library’s coolest and most enthusiastic patrons—our kids—to pick their favorite books in 2024, and boy, did they deliver some fantastic choices! From magical adventures to heartwarming tales, these book picks come straight from the shelves of the imaginations of the next generation of readers.
Get ready to dive into a collection of stories handpicked by the very kids who love them most and know exactly what makes a book unforgettable. Let’s take a peek at what’s been circulating in their imaginations!
Noelle, age 7
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Dragon Masters."
What did you like about it? "Because I like dragons."
Inaayah, age 6
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Yasmin series."
What did you like about it? "She looks like me and she does all sorts of fun things."
Adelina, age 7
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Eerie Elementary."
What did you like about it? Diary of a Wimpy Kid "has sloppy writing," and Eerie Elementary "has neat writing."
Emma, age 7
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Dork Diaries."
What did you like about it? "It has sloppy writing and it is just a good book."
Emily, age 3 1/2
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Busy Betty and Piggies in Pajamas."
What did you like about it? Busy Betty: "Her dog washing business and bubbles." Piggies in Pajamas: "When the piggies go to mama's bed."
Joshua, age 10
What's your favorite book you read this year? "The Cricket in Times Square."
What did you like about it? "??? plot."
Hannah, age 7
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Junie B. Jones."
What did you like about it? "Her humor and her motivation about everything that happens."
Shivansh, age 7
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose."
What did you like about it? "I liked what Nomi said at the end of the story."
Chinenye, age 9
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Dog Man."
What did you like about it? "How he saves the day."
Chukwuebulka, age 10
What's your favorite book you read this year? "The Diary of a Wimpy Kid."
What did you like about it? "The craziest stories ever and the funniest."
Chris, age 12
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Lucky Scramble."
What did you like about it? "It is about Rubik's cubes."
Sharini, age 12
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Once Upon a Dream."
What did you like about it? "Adventure-filled book that is great if you love Disney. I love how it is a classic tale that was twisted to become a great book!"
Meerah, age 1 1/2
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Thor (various titles)."
What did you like about it? "Pictures + white horse + Mjölnir."
Aradhya, age 9
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Junie B. Jones: Dumb Bunny."
What did you like about it? "It was funny when she got the purple slip and she learned that she was the dumb Easter bunny."
Aalia, age 8
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Dog Man."
What did you like about it? "It is really funny."
Kay, age 11 1/2
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Drew Leclair Gets a Clue."
What did you like about it? "It's a mystery book, has twists you can't see coming, queer representation, and is just a good book in general!"
Annie, age 10
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Dragon Ball Super 21."
What did you like about it? "It's the second newest of the series."
Lindi, age 3
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Frozen."
What did you like about it? "Music."
Arisha, age 11
What's your favorite book you read this year? "The Sun and the Star."
What did you like about it? "It was an addition to the Percy Jackson series and tied up loose ends."
Joey, age 4
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Thomas and Friends."
What did you like about it? "Easy to read by myself."
Ethan, age 5
What's your favorite book you read this year? "The Little Monkey King's Journey."
Ahmed, age 9
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder."
What did you like about it? "It has a lot of action."
Chiagoziem, age 6
What's your favorite book you read this year? "The Cat in the Hat."
What did you like about it? "He tried to get his friend to eat his eggs (maybe she meant Green Eggs and Ham?)."
Ayesha, age 6
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Gooney Bird Greene."
What did you like about it? "It's really funny and I learned about storytelling."
Shifa, age 8
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Scary Stories for Young Foxes."
What did you like about it? "I like Uly and Mia."
Amina, age 10
What's your favorite book you read this year? "Even and Odd, Sparks! and Simon Thorn."
What did you like about it? "They are adventurous and suspenseful. Also, the characters are funny."
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