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Pre-K
Growing Reader

The Best Picture Books of 2026 (So Far)

Finding your child's next favorite story is easy with this list of the best picture books of the year so far.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

12 Classic Fairy Tales That Won’t Give Kids Nightmares

Some of the original fairy tales are dark and violent. Thankfully, there are plenty of picture books that retell classic fairy tales without all the nightmare-inducing scary bits that might scar your children for life.

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Pre-K

18 Must-Have Books for 4-Year-Olds

No matter how many shiny, new titles my four-year-old inherits, these are the books she loves (and I love) to read over and over again.

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Baby & Toddler

Perfect Interactive Books for Antsy Kids

To make things a little more fun and keep babies interested in reading while their physical development is in hyper-drive, try turning to interactive books.

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Tween
Teen

How to Help Your Kids Tackle Their Required Summer Reading

Looking to motivate a not-so-motivated reader? Check out these simple tips for helping your child get through their required reading.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

How To Explain Alzheimer’s and Dementia To Kids (+ Books That Help)

Many adults wonder how best to talk to children when a beloved family member or friend is struggling with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. These tips and resources can help.

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Pre-K

20 Engaging Preschool Activity Books

Whether you’re stuck inside on a rainy day or are looking for something fun to do during quiet time, activity books supply hours of screen-free distraction for young children.

The Best Horse Books for Tweens
Growing Reader
Tween

Giddy Up, Readers! The Best Horse Books for Kids Ages 8 – 12

For the horse-loving kiddo in your life, the next best thing to riding one of these magnificent creatures is reading about them in books. Here are a few well-loved horse stories to get them started.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Children’s Reads That Traverse the U.S.

Set off on a literary road trip with these children's books that cross the country and celebrate the sights, history, and people of the U.S.A.

word-games-kids
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Fun Word Games To Keep Your Kids Learning This Summer

Simple pen-and-paper word games are a great go-to when kids say they're bored and a fun way to reinforce fundamental reading skills in the weeks leading up to the new school year.