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Tween

10 Short Middle Grade Books Under 250 Pages

Having trouble motivating your tween to read? Shorter middle grade books offer zippy pacing and tight prose that moves the plot forward.

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Teen

YA Reads Trending on BookTok

We’ve rounded up the top trending young adult titles recommended on BookTok. From murder mysteries to gut-wrenching tear-jerkers, this list has them all!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Awesome Audiobooks for Animal-Loving Kids

These audiobooks about animals are a fantastic way for kids of all ages to immerse themselves in the lives of our furry friends.

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Tween

Exceptional World War II Books for Kids Ages 10-12

These books serve as a carefully curated list to begin early discussions about WWII and how its ramifications and lessons persist today. May these stories hold seeds of hope for all generations.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

New Easter Picture Books To Read With Your Little Bunny

Hop into Easter with these fantastic and highly giftable new Easter books — an excellent addition to your child's Easter basket.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

12 Picture Book Biographies of Truly Amazing Women

These picture books introduce growing readers to 12 women who changed the world through their words, actions, talents, ideas, and resilience.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

The Best Easter Books for Your Little Bunny’s Basket

With Easter quickly approaching, it's a good idea to have some basket stuffers in mind, and nothing makes a better (or less sugary) gift than a book.

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Tween

Ask Your Kids Questions You Don’t Know the Answer To

Author Adam Gidwitz set out to ask kids a hard, philosophical question; a question he didn't have an answer to. Their responses taught him a lesson in listening.

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Tween

Discover a Fun New Way To Learn With Printables from DK’s Brain Boosters Learning Workbooks

Say goodbye to boring questions and tests with these brilliant worksheets designed to supplement your child's education.

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Pre-K

10 Engaging Picture Books for Fans of Pete the Cat

Kids who enjoy the catchy language, cheerful characters, and upbeat tone of Pete the Cat books will also love these kid-approved stories.