Birth to Six

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of 6 by 6!

Our March Favorites

New and otherwise great books recommended by our Youth Librarians

What's New in Picture Books

Picture books ordered over the last month

Spring

Our favorite books about Spring

¡Feliz 10º aniversario del programa 6 por 6! Ver todos los recursos de 6 por 6 en español »

Books We Recommend

a little girl stands before her canvas on a hilltop
Colors
If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur book cover
Dinosaurs
A square ginger kitty
Shapes
Field Trip to the Moon
Space

Other Great Resources for Birth to Six

Six Skills by Six Years


6 by 6: Ready to Read is our early literacy program. Watch our Early Literacy Librarian's introductory video for an overview!

Questions About 6 by 6 at Johnson County Library?

For your questions about early literacy and how the Library can help, please email us.

Our 6 by 6 program and its anniversary celebration in 2015 are co-sponsored by the Johnson County Library Foundation, Royals Charities and the John W. & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee.

The 6 by 6 skills were developed based on "Every Child Ready to Read" principles.

A special thanks to the artist of the 6 by 6 images, children's author and illustrator, Brad Sneed.