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why-wordplay-matters-for-kids
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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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.

no-fair-book-jacob-grant
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!).

read-it-make-it-st-patricks-day
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!

board-books-strong-female-role-models
Baby & Toddler

Board Books That Introduce Littles To Strong Female Role Models

These adorable board books highlight inspiring women throughout history, guiding even the youngest little feminists to their full potential.

books-like-the-last-kids-on-earth
Tween

Action-Packed Adventures for Fans of The Last Kids on Earth

If your reader loved The Last Kids on Earth series, they are going to go wild for these next reads filled with action-packed sequences, and laugh-out-loud humor!