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Growing Reader

17 Must-Read Picture Books of Fall 2019

Whether you love whimsical picture books or stories that teach a lesson, you’ll be delighted with the beautiful and inspiring books coming out this fall.

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Tween

Why It’s Important to Talk To Your Child About Racism and Hate

The ultimate goal is to uplift, support, and affirm each child in an increasingly complicated world, and to send the message that there is no room for hate.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

7 Beautiful Picture Books to Help Kids Understand Death

Whether it’s the passing of a beloved pet, friend, or loved one, every child has to cope with death at some point. These beautiful picture books will help your child process their sadness and understand why death happens.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

11 Silly Things That Siblings Fight About

New York Times-bestselling duo Jennifer and Matthew Holm, creators of The Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight, recall the things they fought over growing up — things that brothers and sisters still fight about today.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

6 Creative Storytelling Games for Kids

These storytelling games can aid in a child’s neurological development, spark creative thinking, improve vocabulary, encourage imagination, improve listening skills, and develop literacy.

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Baby & Toddler

The Surprising (and Scientifically Proven) Benefit of Reading to Toddlers

A recent Rutger's University study found that reading aloud to young children benefits both the parents and children.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Milk Goes to School

Brightly's latest storytime explores the first day of school, which can be both exciting and scary.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of August 2019

Packed with heart, humor, and stellar prose, this month’s best new releases are delightfully unmissable.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Perfectly Buggy Insect Books for the Classroom

These eight titles are reliable options to spark children’s interest in insects, build background knowledge, and share big ideas — before the subjects crawl away.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Help Kids Power Up on Reading with These Super Series

Power reading is all about the joy of getting hooked by a story and then burning through books at a blazing pace. It’s a great way to reignite your kid’s enthusiasm for reading.