Children's Resources

Common Sense Media provides reviews, by parents and children, of books, films, television shows, video games, apps, websites, podcasts, and YouTube channels. 

Kanopy Kids is Kanopy Streaming Service’s curated collection of movies and TV series for children, with a focus on ages 2-8. This service is accessable you’re your Merrimac Public Library card. While in the Kanopy Kids section, you’ll only see content that’s age-appropriate and allows unlimited viewing. You can access it by clicking Kids in the top-right corner of the Kanopy homepage. Or, in the mobile app, tap More at the bottom of the screen then Go to Kanopy Kids.

Children can experience authors and illustrators reading their works through KidLit TV’s free Read Out Loud program, which includes an array of titles featuring diverse people and cultures. Find more read-alouds, plus  podcasts, activity ideas, book trailers, and more at their award-winning website.

A graphic novel review website including titles for children, teens and adults.

The Children’s Book Review is a free online resource featuring a wide range of content from board books to young adult novels and aims to connect readers with the best new and noteworthy children’s literature through thoughtful evaluations and curated recommendations.

YABC is one of the largest professional book recommendation sites targeted towards kids. You can read book reviews by our staff or write your own!