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sing along books
Pre-K
Growing Reader

8 Delightful Picture Books Inspired by Children’s Songs

Reading stories inspired by familiar children’s songs can help kids feel like they’re one with the story. These books practically beg for little readers to sing along.

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Tween

The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA Uncovers the History of African American WWII Heroes

Brenda Woods’s new novel for tweens highlights the little-known history of the 761st Tank Battalion, an African American military unit that served during World War II.

parenting-books
Grown-Up Reads

10 Books To Help You Survive the First Year of Parenthood

These great parenting books can help you navigate the ups and downs of your first year as a parent, from sleep training and feeding your little one to finding time and energy for yourself.

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Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up My Kids’ Bookshelves

Can children really embrace Marie Kondo’s rules of decluttering? My kids and I tested her methods on our disorganized bookshelves.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

A Printable Educator’s Guide to Emmanuel’s Dream

Teach your kids about strength and perseverance with this Common Core-aligned teaching guide to Emmanuel’s Dream, a picture book based on a true story.

AllAreWelcome
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: All Are Welcome

Settle in and read along with All Are Welcome, a beautiful, reassuring picture book that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

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Just For Fun

Can Kids Embrace JOMO, Too? They Can — with Books!

Reading might just be the ideal approach to disengaging with FOMO and embracing JOMO, or the Joy of Missing Out, for book fans of all ages.

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All Ages

Easy Ways To Encourage Your Kids To Read More

How can you get your kids to read more this year? We've rounded up fun and easy ways to encourage your kids to engage with books, no matter their age.

audiobook-tips
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Not Just for Car Rides: When to ‘Read’ Kids’ Audiobooks at Home and in the Classroom

As a teacher and a mom, I’ve found that audiobooks can be used in a variety of settings for specific learning purposes both at home and in the classroom.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Winter Printables and Activities

Snow days mean you need activities to keep kids busy! Stay warm inside with these winter-themed activities.