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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!

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All Ages

How Books Can Help Kids Explore Their Emotions

Emotions are messy, and it’s my job as a parent to help my daughter work through them. Books can be excellent tools for helping do just that.

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Growing Reader

A Batter Idea: 9 Tasty Baking Cookbooks for Kids

From sweet to savory, cakes to cookies, and beginning levels to more advanced, this list of kids baking cookbooks has something for everyone!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: When Santa Came to Stay

When Santa comes to stay, it's Christmas every day! But will so much holly-jolly all year round become just too much?

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All Ages

Adventures in Fatherhood: 11 Unique Parenting Books for Dads

These wonderful books speak to the logistics and the emotions of becoming a dad, offering some reassurance for nervous fathers-to-be.

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Teen

The Best YA Books of 2022

From romance and thrillers to horror and fantasy, our list of the best YA books of the year is stacked with great reads.

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Growing Reader
Tween

The Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books of 2022

From graphic novel enthusiasts to history buffs, there’s something for everyone on our list of 2022’s best chapter books for kids!

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

The Best Picture Books of 2022

What are the must-read picture books of 2022? See which children's book titles we've chosen as the best of the best.