7 Books for Quarantine for Kids Ages 4 and Up

This book is filled with tons of fun and adventure! Help this lost narrator who isn’t getting much help from an inexperienced detective and a tricky janitor with his missing second chapter. A humorous text and illustration book that can be read out loud to younger kids while the more experienced readers can enjoy this fun book that includes cool interactive elements that older kids will appreciate. Preschool and up, $12.79, amazon

What are your superpowers? Explore 18 stories of kids who turn their everyday know-hows into awesome-ness. In this book, kids can read how characters like Elena, Carlos, Sofia, and more use there “superpowers” like storytelling, math skills, and curiosity which allows them to all be unique and special. Kindergarten to 3rd grade, $18.99, target.com

Lubna’s best friend is a pebble. Pebble always listens to her stories. Pebble always smiles when she feels scared. But when a lost little boy arrives in the World of Tents, Lubna realizes that he needs Pebble even more than she does. In an unforgettable story that subtly addresses the refugee crisis, a young girl must decide if friendship means giving up the one item that gives her comfort during a time of utter uncertainty. Pre-K to 4th grade, $17.99, penguinrandomhouse.com

The third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Misfits series is finally here and we couldn’t be more excited! When a famous ventriloquist arrives in town, the Misfits know he (and his creepy dummy) are up to no good. With their mentor, Mr. Vernon, suddenly called away, can they come together to stop another member of the villainous Emerald Ring? It’s time for Theo to make a choice about where — and with whom — he belongs. Your kids will learn about adventure, friendship, and of course, magic. Grades 3rd to 7th, $16.99, amazon.com

A queer coming-of-age story about a fanboy with ADHD and the heroes he loves, The Extraordinaries is an important read for young adults. After a chance encounter with Shadow Star, Nova City’s mightiest hero (and Nick’s biggest crush), Nick sets out to make himself extraordinary. A silly, yet incredibly impactful and timely book for generating an accepting, welcoming society, teens will really enjoy reading TJ Klune’s masterpiece. Teenage/ Young Adult, $9.99, amazon.com

As Buzzfeed’s #1 Book to Read this spring and A Best Book of the Month at The Washington Post, Bustle, and Chicago Review of Books, Mem is the kind of story that stays with you long after you finish. A blend of speculative, science, and historical fiction, Mem takes readers back to the glittering art deco world of a century ago. A scientist in Montreal discovers a method allowing people to have their memories extracted from their minds. Morrow explores identity, memory, and history, all in the shadows of Montreal’s now forgotten slave trade. Teenage/Young Adult, $10.99, amazon.com

From the mind of the late basketball legend, Academy Award-winning, and New York Times-bestselling storyteller Kobe Bryant, comes a new tale of finding your strength against all odds. Set in an alternate classical world dominated by sports and a magical power called grana, the story takes place in the most elite sports academy in the land, where the best child-athletes are sent to hone their skills. When two new kids arrive, they suspect that something evil is happening at the school. Over their first year there, they must learn to master their grana in order to save the world from dark forces that are rising. For sports-fanatics and anyone who appreciates a story about strength, courage, and perseverance, this book is right up your alley. Teenage/Young Adult, $14.60, amazon.com