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Growing Reader

Too Cute! 13 Critter-Filled Chapter Books for Kids Who Love Animals

Emerging readers love books that feature cute, cuddly, and happy animals. These nine chapter books will fill the demands of critter-loving kids.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Heartwarming Audiobooks To Share With Kids This Valentine’s Day

From familial love to self-love to first love, listen to the best audiobooks that celebrate love in its many forms.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Building Background Knowledge To Improve Kids’ Reading Skills

Reading about what we know is just easier. Use these tips to help kids intentionally build background knowledge to increase their reading comprehension skills.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

Brightly Storytime: Richard Scarry’s Busy Busy Airport

Follow along with this delightful read-aloud video packed with fun airport scenes. Plus, visit Montgomery County Airpark in Maryland to learn how real planes operate.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Books Like Press Here: 11 Interactive Stories for Hands-On Kids

Kids will love these interactive books that make the reader feel like they're controlling the action on the page.

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Tween

11 Girl-Centered Sci-Fi Novels for Tweens

These action-packed science fiction books star female protagonists and transport tweens into worlds of space travel, aliens, robots, and not-yet-realized scientific inventions.

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Teen

11 New Swoon-Worthy Teen Romance Books

YA romance fans will love these new stories filled with fake dating, it-could-happen-to-you plots, and a whole lot of swooning!

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All Ages

Books and Activities for Teaching Kids Black History and Culture

From illustrated biographies to classic reads, join us in honoring Black voices, culture, and history all year long.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Black Boy Joy: 30 Picture Books Featuring Black Male Protagonists

Finding good, quality books featuring people of color can be a challenge. Here are 30 must-read stories with Black boys at the center.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s & YA Books of February

February is a fantastic month to explore some new books, and there are plenty of kids' titles to choose from.