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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.

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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

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Growing Reader
Tween

12 Beautifully Illustrated Nonfiction Picture Books To Get Lost In

While picture books combine prose with visual storytelling, these nonfiction titles take that blend of narrative and art to the next level.

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Growing Reader

Girl Power! 7 Graphic Novel Series for 7-Year-Old Girls

Find age-appropriate themes and spunky female protagonists on this list of our favorite graphic novel series for 7-year-old girls.

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Tween

16 Classics That 8- to 12-Year-Olds Say Are Worth Reading Today

We went straight to the kids to find out what classic books have stood the test of time and continue to be beloved by tween readers today.

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Tween

Max Brooks Says Goodbye to Minecraft With The Village

Brightly sat down with Brooks to talk about the art of reaching reluctant readers, so that they, too, can reap the life lessons in books like his latest Minecraft story, The Village. 

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

4 Ways To Use Seek-and-Find Books To Build Early Literacy Skills

These books provide hours of entertainment while boosting a child's vocabulary, helping build language skills, and more!