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Hanukkah books for kids
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Delightful Children’s Books for Hanukkah

If you’re searching for Hanukkah gifts for children, look no further than these beautiful and fun books, which shed new light on the Festival of Lights.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

The Best Books by Kate DiCamillo

Beloved by generations of children who see themselves in her work, these Kate DiCamillo books are absolute must-reads.

funny-picture-books-for-kids
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

15 Laugh-Out-Loud Picture Books for Little Kids

Even the least performative of parents can get a laugh with these hilarious books, but throw in some silly voices and you may just feel like an actual comedian.

quiet-activities-kids-read-aloud
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Quiet Activities Kids Can Do During Read-Aloud Time

One of the best ways to get a child to listen to a read-aloud book is by keeping their hands busy. These are some quiet activities for kids to do during read-aloud time.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

16 Picture Books To Celebrate Thanksgiving

Introduce the Thanksgiving holiday to the youngest of readers with these delightful picture books featuring some of their favorite characters and holiday-themed activities.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

15 Books To Help Kids Who Are Scared of the Dark

For little ones who fear things that go bump in the night, try reading these reassuring stories to make the dark seem a little less frightening.

ya-witch-books
Teen

Witchy YA Books Sure To Put a Spell on You

Forget what you know about warts and broomsticks — the witches in these YA books are complex, bold, and unpredictable, whether they’re wearing corsets in 17th century Massachusetts or the coolest mini-skirts in modern times

interactive-books-restless-readers
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

12 Interactive Books To Captivate Your Restless Reader

If your child struggles to sit still through a book, an interactive book might be just what you need to help make reading more enjoyable.

graphic-novels-for-beginning-readers
Pre-K

How Early Graphic Novels Create Lifelong Readers

Graphic novels have long been praised for engaging reluctant readers, but what about those just starting to read?

apple-books-for-kids
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Crunch! 11 Delicious Picture Books About Apples

From cute toddler board books to informative nonfiction and apple-themed stories, here are 11 picture books about apples to bite into.