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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Spectacle-ular Children’s Books With Main Characters Who Wear Glasses

These books featuring main characters who wear glasses are excellent reads for kids, regardless of their eyesight requirements.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Why It’s Okay That Your Kids Want To Read Books You Hate

If your kid’s reading choices make your eyes roll and your aesthetic sensibilities cringe in horror, worry not. There is an upside.

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Growing Reader

Children’s Books About Cuisine Around the World

Inspire your little foodie to experience dishes from around the world with these delightful picture books and recipe pairings.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Kids’ Books About Legendary Black Artists in Music

These kids' books celebrate the musical talents of legendary Black artists and their tremendous contributions to the music industry.

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Teen

Fit for a King, Queen, or Teen: 10 Royalty-Inspired Books for YA Readers

These teen books centered on royalty — some pegged to real-life kingdoms and others to crowns of the writers’ inventions — will keep readers riveted.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Art Comes To Life in These Middle Grade Novels

If you have a curious and creative kid at home who loves artsy stories, here are some excellent novels about art bursting into action.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Sick Lit: 12 Kids’ Books To Have On Hand for Sick Days

A good book can help keep your mind off your discomfort. These kids' books are great to have at-the-ready for sick days.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

5 Ways to Add Movement to Storytime

Kids aren't meant to be sedentary. Check out this list of teacher-tested ideas to help kids move during read-aloud time!

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Get Fired Up! 9 Children’s Books About Firefighters

Full of engaging colorful illustrations, these stories feature tales that celebrate firefighters’ essential role in our community.

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Tween

16 Kid-Approved Books for Advanced Fifth and Sixth Grade Readers

These books are loved by advanced fifth and sixth grade readers for their unique character voices, complex plots and themes, and high page counts.