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Tween

Age-Appropriate Romance Reads for 10- to 12-Year-Olds

From crushes to first kisses, tweens ages 10-12 are sure to fall for these sweet and relatable stories of young love.

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Growing Reader
Tween

12 Book to Graphic Novel Adaptations Kids Will Love

Graphic novels build reading skills in abundance, grow readers, and hook kids on books! Here are 12 graphic novel adaptations to share with readers ages 7 to 12.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Magical Picture Books To Inspire a Love of Fantasy

Childhood is a magical time filled with wishes on dandelions, shooting stars, and mythical beliefs. Here are several picture books that do an excellent job of bringing magic into everyday life. Young children (and adults) will love these magical picture books.

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Pre-K

Get Moving! 12 Books Designed To Make Kids Move

For a little one who can barely sit still for a page or two, these 12 books are ideal — they practically insist that kiddos get up and move around.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

The Best New 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.

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Tween
Teen

Exciting Fantasy Audiobooks for Tweens and Teens

From magic schools to romantasy, here are nine middle grade and young adult audiobooks sure to satisfy fantasy lovers of all kinds.

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Pre-K

5 Low-Stress Ways To Build Literacy Skills While Making Valentines

Valentine’s Day can mean many things, depending on your life stage and affinity for greeting cards, chocolate, and flowers. If …

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Teen

Must-Read YA Romance Books for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to seek out those feel-good vibes you get from reading a romance novel. Whether you like historical, fantasy, or modern romance books, you’ll find something on this list to enjoy.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

The Best Reading Apps for 4- to 8-Year-Olds

When used as a complement to physical books, certain apps can help kids learn to read. Here are some of the best reading apps for kids ages 4 to 8.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Grrr! Picture Books About Polar Bears for Kids

With winter weather arriving, now is the perfect time to read some books featuring the great white polar bear!