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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Why Reading the Same Book Repeatedly Is Good for Kids

Despite its annoyances for parents, repetitive reading offers a surprising number of benefits for new readers.

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Teen

8 of the Most Overlooked (Yet Completely Awesome) Series for Young Adults

Already read The Hunger Games and Divergent? The next time you or your teen are looking for a good book, give one of these less-read YA series a chance.

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Tween

12 Books About Friendship for Middle Grade Readers

One of the biggest challenges of parenting is figuring out how to help your child learn how to navigate sticky social situations. A good book, at the right time, can help.

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All Ages

Books We’re Thankful For: 6 Parents on the Kids’ Books They Love

In honor of Thanksgiving, we asked some phenomenal moms and dads what kids’ books they were most thankful for. Here’s what they told us.

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Grown-Up Reads

2015 Holiday Gift Guide: Grown-Ups

Our 2015 holiday gift guide for grown-ups is filled with book ideas for everyone on your list, along with great non-book gift ideas for friends and family.

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Growing Reader

The Super Simple Way to Help Your Kids Become Stronger Readers

Dyad reading is a very effective method of teaching reading that draws upon multiple senses. Surprisingly, many parents have never heard of it.

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Teen

2015 Holiday Gift Guide: Teens

Buying gifts for teens is rife with obstacles. Luckily, we've rounded up some great holiday gift ideas for everyone from film fanatics to Instagram addicts.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Books for Minecraft-Obsessed Kids (and Their Parents)

Kids love Minecraft, one of the most popular video games in the world. With that in mind, we put together this quick guide to the world of Minecraft books.

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Tween

2015 Holiday Gift Guide: 9-12 Year Olds

Discover the best, most unique holiday gift ideas for your tween boy or girl. From gamers to crafters to fashionistas, there’s something here for everyone!

Robot-Reading
Growing Reader
Tween

No More Robot Reading: How to Help Kids Read with Expression

Ever hear a child read like a robot with no pauses for punctuation and a monotone voice? Try these strategies to improve your child’s oral reading expression.