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The First Books I Wanted to Read to My Baby
Baby & Toddler

The First Books I Wanted to Read to My New Baby

Janssen Bradshaw shares the eight books she most wanted to read to her new baby girl.

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Growing Reader

A Reader’s Best Friend: The Many Benefits of Reading with Animals

Reading to a dog, or any pet, gives children a safe environment to practice their reading, make mistakes, and grow as a reader. Plus, it's fun!

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Growing Reader
Tween

When Bigger Is Better: 8 Unforgettable Books About Big Families

Big families make for ready-made playmates, great adventures, and exciting stories. From silly to sweet, these eight families are ones you'll remember.

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Teen

Thumbs Up From Dad: Arwen Elys Dayton’s Seeker

Seeker passed my first personal test — it sounded interesting. And it passed my first dad test, too — it sounded like it had a strong female protagonist.

Going Ape Books
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Going Ape for Reading: 11 Great Gorilla Books

Check out these delightful stories in which gorillas deliver pizza, make new friends, ride the subway, and even solve crimes.

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Baby & Toddler

The Very Personal Story Behind Melissa Marr’s Bunny Roo, I Love You

Author Melissa Marr shares the life-changing experience that inspired her to write her latest book.

Score an Easy Parenting Win
Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice

Score an Easy Parenting Win: Read to Your Kids

Reading to your kids is a win-win-win. It's easy, it's educational, and it doesn't require parents to pretend-play or even move their tired bodies.

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Pre-K

How We Talk (or Don’t Talk) About Diversity When We Read with Our Kids

Author Matt de la Peña on how we consciously or unconsciously frame “diverse” stories when we read to our little ones.

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Tips & Advice

10 Reasons Why Kids Need to Read Non-Disney Fairy Tales

Complicated, thought-provoking, and magical, old-school fairy tales are filled with complexities that are often missing from their big-screen retellings.