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Growing Reader
Tween

Must-Read Series for Fans of Dog Man

Like Dog Man, these series — packed with laugh-out-loud plots and fun-filled illustrations — will keep reluctant readers and the adults who love them engaged.

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Tween

Why Kids Are the Ultimate Masters of Wordplay

From groovy to cheugy, every generation of kids is marked by its memorable phrases. Here, author Beth Lincoln explores kids' love of wordplay and their role in language creation.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Rad Women Your Girls (and Boys!) Should Read About

These notable nonfiction titles for early and middle grade readers show that women have been making history since the beginning of, well, history.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

20 of the Best Level 2 Books for Early Readers

For kids ready to transition to Level 2 books, these engaging fiction and nonfiction books provide developing readers with strong visual clues and predictable sentence patterns.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Little Green Thumbs: 11 Garden-Filled Picture Books for Spring

Get ready to garden! Discover great children's books about plants and gardens sure to grow any little reader's green thumb.

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Tween

Super Crafty Books for Creative Tweens

From origami folding to cooking to art, these books cover all kinds of creative craft projects for tweens.

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Tween

Cardboard Activity Lab: How To Make Funky Flowers

Cardboard is an incredibly versatile craft material. Get creative making these funky flowers and discover how much fun recycling can be!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

How To Nurture Your Child’s Sense of Humor

Nurturing a child’s humorous side can help them develop emotional and social skills, hone creativity, and increase their emotional health.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

NO FAIR! How Parenting and Patience Inspired a Picture Book

Author Jacob Grant shares the inspiration behind his latest picture book No Fair!, a big-hearted story that illustrates the importance of fairness – an important concept for children (and parents!).

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Read It, Make It: Books and a Craft for St. Patrick’s Day

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by reading three lively stories about leprechauns and making magical leprechaun doors!