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This month at the Stratford Library Kids Reporters Club, we asked our student readers to choose from a really big list, books that every kid should read. The reporters thought these books should be fun, include humor, and perhaps include some unbelievable elements, like Jack finding a giant beanstalk. When you are finished reading these types of books, you might feel amazed, excited, or wish to read the book again.

What makes a book a favorite? This month at the Stratford Library Young Reporters Club, we asked our student readers about selecting their favorite books and what makes a book a favorite. Joseph says it’s a book you read so many times. Alyssa thinks it’s a story that will inspire your interest. This month, young reporters at the Stratford Library feature their favorite books of 2025.

Nothing is more beloved than the books you read when you were a kid. Those dogeared books that were tucked under the blankets with you and traveled to grandma’s house with you will never be forgotten. And this week, our young readers, Alyssa and Joseph, both Stratford students, share some memories of their favorite “little kid” books. With the help of the Stratford Library Association, Miss A., Alyssa and Joseph share their memories and suggest great options for young readers.