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Pre-K

Fresh Air & Fun: Why Outdoor Play Is Essential for Child Development

Giving kids the chance to be outside allows them not only to run and play but also to stretch their imaginations and their ability to learn.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Great Audiobooks for Bedtime Listening

Young readers are sure to have sweet dreams after listening to these audiobooks as part of screen-free family time before bed.

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Pre-K

Brightly Storytime: Patience, Patches!

Can the rambunctious pup Patches learn to adjust when his moms bring home a new baby? Follow along with our latest Brightly Storytime to find out!

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All Ages

27 Children’s & YA Books Written by Asian Authors

May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Celebrate with these children's and young adult books written by Asian authors.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Kids' Books on the Experiences of Asian American Immigrants

Share these stories on the complex, multi-layered experiences that millions of children and teens have when they journey from the East.

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Tween

A Balloon-Filled Celebration of Teachers

Chris Grabenstein, author of the Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series, shares the heartwarming story of the teacher who helped him realize his future as a writer, making her the inspiration behind his latest book.

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Pre-K

Nosotros: On the Bond Between Mother and Child

Author Paloma Valdivia reflects on how nightly bedtime struggles with her son led to the unshakable bond between them.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

9 Children’s Books to Help Raise Good Humans

If you want to teach your children about kindness, empathy, and making the world a better place, grabbing a good book is the best way to start.

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Growing Reader
Tween

11 Earth Science Books for Curious Kids

If you’re an educator with earth science standards to teach or have a budding geologist or meteorologist at home, you’ll want to check out these top earth science books for kids.

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Pre-K

Read It, Make It: Mother’s Day Books and a Craft

In honor of all those who mothered us, enjoy these stories that celebrate all kinds of mamas with a sweet paper flower poem craft.