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2024’s Best Audiobooks for Kids & Teens

From Kristen Bell's joyful reading of Pictureface Lizzy to an immersive full-cast narration of Sabaa Tahir's Heir, check out Listening Library's top audiobook picks of the year.

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Christmas Activity Books That Make Great Stocking Stuffers for Kids

Filled with puzzles, coloring pages, and festive games, these Christmas-themed activity books promise hours of fun and entertainment.

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The Best YA Books of 2024

Find 19 fast-paced, heartfelt, and thrilling reads you're sure to love in this list of the year's best young adult books.

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The Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books of 2024

Featuring adventure stories, laugh-out-loud reads, and books that tackle real-life situations, here are the years' most notable chapter and middle grade books.

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Growing Reader

The Best Picture Books of 2024

If your family is looking for a new read as the year draws to a close, here are some of our favorite picture books of 2024. 

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The Best YA Books To Gift Teens

Find gift ideas to delight every teen reader on your list, from the casual page-turner to the voracious book lover.

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Holiday Book Gifts for Tweens Ages 9 – 12

Explore novels for tweens to get lost in, activity books to keep them busy, and real-life stories to inspire.

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Pre-K

Holiday Book Gifts: Ages 3 – 5

This holiday season, gift books that ignite your preschooler's imagination, make them laugh, or teach them something new.

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Holiday Book Gifts: Ages 0 – 2

The best books to gift babies and toddlers offer plenty of opportunities to learn, play, and connect.

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Sad Books Say So Much: 8 Books That Give Fourth and Fifth Graders All the Feels

When kids are asked about their favorite genre, many of them say, “I love sad books.” Here are some of the best kid-recommended “sad” reads.