Collect Rocks Day
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Today, September 16, is Collect Rocks Day, where it’s all about pebbles, boulders, and all manner of minerals big and small. Rocks are everywhere beneath our feet and collecting rocks is more than just a hobby—it’s a gateway to the science and history of the natural world. Whether you are mesmerized by finding cool pebbles at the park or a fan of rock ‘n’ roll, let’s celebrate with these rock-solid reads!
An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals: A Collection of Rocks, Minerals, and Gems from Around the World, by Devin Dennie (DK Children) — Nonfiction, Anthology / Collection, Science / Nature, STEM / STEAM, Series, ages 7-12.
Everybody Needs a Rock, by Byrd Baylor; illustrated by Peter Parnall (Simon & Schuster / Aladdin) — Fiction, Picture Book, Animals, ages 4-6.
Hello, World! Rocks and Minerals, by Jill McDonald (Random House Children’s Books / Doubleday Books for Young Readers) — Nonfiction, Board Book, Science / Nature, How-to / Activity, Concepts, ages 0-3.
Isaac and the Boulder, by Jo-Ann Scranton; illustrated by Mai Tran (Tielmour Press) — Fiction, Picture Book, Science / Nature, Environment / Sustainability / Recycling, ages 4-6.
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, by Drew Daywalt; illustrated by Adam Rex (HarperCollins / Storytide) — Fiction, Picture Book, Sports / Games / Recreation, Humor, ages 4-6.
Paper Covers Rock, by Jenny Hubbard (Penguin Young Readers / Ember) — Fiction, Prose, Death / Grief / Loss, Teen.
Pebble Without a Cause, by Stephanie Campisi; illustrated by Jiarui Jiang (Yeehoo Press) — Fiction, Picture Book, Family / Community, Concepts, Humor, ages 4-6.
Pocket Rocks, by Sheree Fitch; illustrated by Helen Flook (Orca Book Publishers) — Fiction, Picture Book, Imagination / Play, Disabilities, ages 4-6.
Swim That Rock, by John Rocco and Jay Primiano; illustrated by John Rocco (Candlewick Press) — Fiction, Prose, Action / Adventure, Family / Community, Teen.
This is My Rock, by David Lucas (Nobrow / Flying Eye) — Fiction, Picture Book, Friendships, Animals, ages 4-6.
Three Thieves Vol. 2: The Sign of the Black Rock, by Scott Chantler (Papercutz) — Fiction, Graphic Novel, Fantasy, Action / Adventure, Family / Community, ages 7-12.
Twigs and Stones, by Joy Cowley; illustrated by Gavin Bishop (Gecko Press) — Fiction, Picture Book, Friendships, Action / Adventure, ages 4-6.
Weird But True Know-It-All: Rocks & Minerals, by Michael Burgan (Disney Publishing / National Geographic Kids) — Nonfiction, Anthology / Collection, Science / Nature, STEM / STEAM, Series, ages 7-12.
What Can You Do with a Rock?, by Pat Zietlow Miller; illustrated by Katie Kath (Sourcebooks / Jabberwocky) — Fiction, Picture Book, Imagination / Play, Friendships, Science / Nature, ages 4-6.
When You Find the Right Rock, by Mary Lyn Ray; illustrated by Felicita Sala (Chronicle Books) — Fiction, Picture Book, Science / Nature, ages 4-6.
AND HERE ARE A FEW BOOKS THAT ROCK!
Elvis Presley (Little People, BIG DREAMS), by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara; illustrated by Ana Albero (The Quarto Group / Frances Lincoln Children’s Books) — Nonfiction, Picture Book, Biography / Memoir, Art / Performing Arts, Series, ages 4-6.
Hopepunk, by Preston Norton (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) — Fiction, Prose, Art / Performing Arts, LGBTQIA+, Family / Community, Teen.
Listen to the Dance Music, by Marion Billet (Nosy Crow) — Fiction, Board Book, Art / Performing Arts, How-to / Activity, Concepts, ages 0-3.
My Riot, by Rick Spears; illustrated by Emmett Hobbes (Oni Press) — Fiction, Graphic Novel, Art / Performing Arts, Contemporary, Teen.
Rock and Roll Highway: The Robbie Robertson Story, by Sebastian Robertson; illustrated by Adam Gustavson (Macmillan / Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)) — Nonfiction, Prose, Biography / Memoir, Art / Performing Arts, ages 7-12.
Celebrate Collect Rocks Day by reading a book!
List compiled by CBC’s resident holiday celebrator, Sommer Wissner. Check out other book lists on our blog.
