Looking for a few great reads for the holidays or during winter break? Our own district librarians have a few favorite library book titles to share.

 

Elementary School

Lillian Dahlgren, Purdy Elementary

The Teeny Weeny Unicorn by Shawn Harris

Stone Soup by Marcia Brown

The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser

Mercy Watson series by Kate Dicamillo

Front Desk by Kelly Yang

 

Rachel Dodson, Voyager Elementary

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett

 

Carry McAllister, Swift Water Elementary

A Whale of the Wild by Rosanne Parry 

“If you have a long drive over break, this is a great audiobook to enjoy as well!”

 

Adam Sripranaratanakul, Minter Creek Elementary

The Skull by Jon Klassen 

“The most popular book among 3rd-5th graders at Minter Creek two years in a row and a personal favorite of mine is the 2025 Otter Award winner.”

 

Brooke Chambers, Evergreen Elementary

The Adventures of Beekle, The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat

The Barnabus Project by The Fan Brothers

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett

 

Sarah Miller, Pioneer Elementary

Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner

Toys Meet Snow by Emily Jenkins

The Snow Globe Family by Jane O'Connor

Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson

Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

 

Patti Wilson, Vaughn Elementary

Odder an Otter’s Story by Katherine Applegate 

Good Dog by Dan Gemeinhart

Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson 

The Humble Pie by Jory John 

 

Cindy Faker, Artondale Elementary

The Skull by Jon Klassen

The Dark by Lemony Snicket

The Wolf Suit by Sid Sharp

Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson

The Cafe At The Edge Of The Woods by Mikey Please

 

Middle School

Rachel Robuck, Goodman Middle School

Legend by Marie Lue

 

Des Jordan, Harbor Ridge Middle School

Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds & Ibram X Kendi (ages 12+)

Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You by Sonja Cherry-Paul

 

Kathy Kamp, Kopachuck Middle School

I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

 

 

High School

Stacey Marten, Gig Harbor High School

Powerless series by Lauren Roberts

Murderbot series by Martha Wells

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

 

Brittany Kealy, Peninsula High School

I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston

Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo