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Baby & Toddler

Holiday Book Gifts: Ages 0 – 2

The best books to gift babies and toddlers offer plenty of opportunities to learn, play, and connect.

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Growing Reader

Bookish Holiday Gift Ideas for 6- to 8-Year-Old Kids

These hands-on activity books, funny tales, graphic novels, and more are sure to bring joy to emerging readers.

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Tween

Sad Books Say So Much: 8 Books That Give Fourth and Fifth Graders All the Feels

When kids are asked about their favorite genre, many of them say, “I love sad books.” Here are some of the best kid-recommended “sad” reads.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Fun and Funny Picture Books by Celebrity Authors

Writing a good children’s book requires a fair amount of skill and wild genius. These multi-talented celebrities have what it takes.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

6 Questions To Ask Teachers About Your Child’s Reading Progress

As a literacy specialist and parent, here's what I ask about my kids’ reading progress during parent-teacher conferences.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

6 Picture Books That Celebrate Bilingual Families

These picture books, available in both English and Spanish, celebrate the many gifts of being bilingual and bicultural in a relatable way.

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All Ages

17 Books That Show Kids What It Means To Be Thankful

When kids are feeling down, forget their manners, or need a reminder about all the good things they have, these books about gratitude are here to help.

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All Ages

The Best New Children’s & YA Books of November

From cheerful picture books to fast-paced adventure novels, we have your reading needs covered with this month’s best books.

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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
Tween
Teen

Books To Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

These stories offer young readers an opportunity to learn more about the rich and complex history of Indigenous peoples in North America.