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Books About Astronauts
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

16 Far Out Space Books for Future Astronauts

These out-of-this-world reads can help your budding astronaut explore life in outer space … from the safety of home.

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All Ages

Fostering a Love of Reading Through Booktalk

One often-overlooked way to spark and kindle a love of reading in children is through booktalk. Sharing the experiences that move us and change us — such as reading a good story — gives them added importance.

best-books-july19
All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of July 2019

From a picture book about sharing to a young adult book that spans multiple generations, there's something for everyone in our round up of the best books of the month.

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Tween

Spooky Books for Tweens to Read by the Campfire

If your kids love reading terrifying tales that keep them up at night, you’re in the right place. Grab the s’more stuff and a few of these bone-chilling books for a night your kids won’t forget!

books-for-healthy-habits
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

12 Kids’ Books That Help Promote Healthy Habits

Books are a fabulous way to encourage healthy habits and suggest new ideas to try. We’ve rounded up twelve titles to get you started.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

My Heart: An Ode to Ever-Changing Emotions

Corinna Luyken’s gorgeous, lyrical picture book My Heart is a great primer on love and emotions, tackling these big ideas in a simple and comforting way for readers of all ages.

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Grown-Up Reads

The Best Grown-Up Reads of June 2019

June’s best new reads for adults feature a breathtaking family novel, lavish historical fiction, and dark, comedic memoirs. Sound like an epic month of reading? We agree!

MaxSoccer
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Max Explains Everything: Soccer Expert

Settle in and read along with Max Explains Everything: Soccer Expert, a hilarious picture book guide to the game of soccer.

pride
Teen

Pride is Much More Than a Month

Author James Brandon discusses the origins of Pride, his new young adult novel, "Ziggy, Stardust and Me," and why it's important to embrace LGBTQIA+ history.

audiobook month
Growing Reader
Tween

Celebrate Audiobook Month with These Great Reads

Audiobooks are an excellent way to combat the dreaded “summer slide,” promoting reading accuracy and allowing young readers with varying reading levels to engage in the same stories together.