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Tween

9 Middle Grade Books Sure To Change Kids’ Worldview

Use these books, paired with thoughtful discussion prompts, to offer young readers a new perspective on the world.

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Pre-K

14 Clever Picture Books for Kids (and Their Parents)

Kids like to hear the same books over and over and over again. But fear not, parents. These clever picture books may be just the cure for storytime ennui.

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Teen

14 Fractured Fairy Tales for Teens

Enchant your young adult readers with these creative, more adult retellings of fairy tales like Snow White, Cinderella, and more.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: The Day the Crayons Quit

Follow along with this hilarious read-aloud as a crew of letter-writing crayons complains to their owner about being mistreated.

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Growing Reader
Tween

9 Truly Funny Joke Books for Kids

These funny joke books provide young readers with side-splitting comedic material that will keep everyone laughing for weeks to come.

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Pre-K

10 Fun Facts About Lunar New Year for Kids + Free Printables

Teach young kids about Lunar New Year celebrations with these fun facts, traditions, and printable coloring pages!

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Tween

17 Essential Coming-of-Age Novels for Tweens

Being a tween is hard. These powerful coming-of-age novels can help kids navigate this tumultuous time in their lives.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Try These Tricks for a Family Reading Reset

Like eating, physical activity, or sleep habits, sometimes we need a family reading reset to re-energize our reading lives. If you feel the same, you'll love this list of tactics to try.

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Pre-K

How to Talk to Young Children About Skin Color

Talking to young kids about race and skin color doesn't have to be uncomfortable. Use these tips to help create positive, sensitive, and meaningful discussions.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Hilarious Printable Lunch Box Knock-Knock Jokes

Slip one of these super-silly jokes pulled from Knock-Knock Jokes and Silly Stories for Kids into your child's lunch box for giggles galore.