Tween
20 Books for Middle Schoolers
Here are 20 books for kids — ranging from funny to sad to dramatic — that accurately portray the ups and downs of middle school life, and how to survive it.
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Tween
20 Fantastic Chapter Books for Fifth Graders
Fifth grade is an in-between time when kids should just be kids — and dip their toes into deeper waters, too. With a mix of heartfelt and humorous, fantastical and familiar, the books on this list allow them to do just that.
Tween
17 Fantastic Chapter Books for Fourth Graders
There are tons of fantastic titles available to fourth graders, whether they’re looking for humor, fantasy, or realistic stories. Here are just a few to choose from!
Growing Reader
Tween
20 Great Chapter Books for Third Graders
Help your third grader fall in love with reading with these engaging chapter books featuring adventure, friendship, humor, mystery, and magic.
Growing Reader
20 Superb Chapter Books for Second Graders
Second graders need books that hold their interest but aren’t so difficult they turn them off to reading altogether. These books are surefire winners.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
20 Terrific Books for First Graders
From picture books to short, single-chapter books, first graders need a range of books to suit their growing reading abilities. These books can help them make the most of their first "real" year of school.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Books That Model Empathy and Compassion for Young Readers
Empathy is not easy to teach, but books that put kindness and inclusion at the forefront can help spark conversations with children about what it means to be empathetic and compassionate.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Enchanting Mermaid Books for Kids
Books about mermaids are guaranteed to add a little magic to any storytime, and we’ve put together a list of stories that are sure to make a splash.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Picture Books To Help Kids Understand Physical Disabilities and Differences
These books help those with disabilities feel seen while also fostering conversations around inclusion as we work toward a more accessible world for all.
Tween
Funny Adventure Books for Kids Ages 8–12
These hilarious adventure books will keep middle grade readers on the edge of their seats — and laughing as they flip the pages.
