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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.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

15 Super Fun Books for Sandra Boynton Fans

Sandra Boynton’s books are known for their catchy rhythms and hilarious illustrations. These delightful board books and picture books will tickle young readers’ funny bones and imaginations in the same way!

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Teen

Fantastic YA Books About Female Friendships

These YA novels address the complexities of female friendships, the ups and downs, and the comfort and heartache.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Take the Shot! Exciting Hockey Books for Kids

Head-to-head, skate-to-skate, young hockey enthusiasts can take to the ice with these phenomenal books!

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Tween
Teen

Magic, Mystery & Suspense: 10 Must-Read Books for Fans of Netflix’s Wednesday

These books, full of dark humor, magic, mystery, and suspense, are perfect for tweens and teens who love this kooky young goth girl.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

12 Heartfelt Books To Give as Kwanzaa Gifts

Like Kwanzaa itself, the books on this list celebrate values such as family and togetherness. Whether you’re looking for a book for a pre-k reader or a tween, here are some gift-worthy options.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Not All Sheep Are Boring!

Follow along with actor Bobby Moynihan as he reads from his debut picture book and puts the myth that sheep are just for sleep to rest!