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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Children’s Books That Celebrate Strength and Resilience in the Face of Life’s Challenges

Pictures books are a simple yet powerful tool for discussing myriad difficult topics and providing kids with models for coping with tough situations of all kinds.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

6 Sweet Picture Books Perfect for Single Moms and Their Families

These children's books offer wonderful stories and messages for the millions of perfectly whole and happy families that happen to be led by single moms.

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Tween
Teen

How Creativity Can Help Kids Find Their Way

Children sometimes lack the complicated language to explain why they are hurting. Creative outlets and art forms can often take its place and make expression simpler.

Brutal Truths of Raising Readers
Just For Fun

8 Brutal Truths of Raising a Book-Loving Kid

I always wished for my kids to be book lovers. While I’d never say I’ve lived to regret my wish, there are a few things about raising a book lover that can take some getting used to.

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Tween
Teen

Naama Bloom of HelloFlo Talks Periods, Puberty — and Her New Book

We caught up with author Naama Bloom to talk about HelloFlo, her frank, funny, and fact-forward new book about puberty for girls.

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Tween

Enter to Win a Copy of Hoot

We’re giving away five copies of Carl Hiaasen’s Hoot, an inspiring coming-of-age story guaranteed to hook middle grade readers.

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Baby & Toddler

The Best Baby Names from Sci-Fi and Fantasy Literature

From the whimsical to the classic, these awesome baby names are inspired by some of our favorite characters from fantasy and sci-fi books.

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Growing Reader

Chocolate Nut Clusters and The Gruffalo — A Perfect Recipe and Read-Aloud Pairing

What goes great with storytime? Snacks! The Trim Healthy Mamas suggest pairing this tasty treat with a delightful story and watching the smiles spread.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

9 Spooktacularly Good Halloween Audiobooks

We have goofy audiobooks for your little listeners, creepier action-packed tales for your middle grader, and suspenseful stories for your teen.

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Tween

Remembering Charlotte’s Web at 65

Charlotte’s Web celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. How many of us remember well the first time we read or heard this beloved story?