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Teen

Your Bookish Horoscope: YA Books for Every Zodiac Sign

How does one choose what book to read next? Look to the stars to find the best young adult novels for every astrological sign!

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Growing Reader

How to Host a Mock Caldecott in the Classroom

Hosting a mock Caldecott helps students get excited about the illustrations in picture books and adds depth to their reading experiences.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

18 Amazing Picture Books You Won’t Mind Reading Over and Over Again

Stuck in a story loop? Never fear! These tried-and-true, parent-loved read-aloud favorites will stave off boredom and keep storytime fun for you and your little ones.

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Baby & Toddler

Brightly Storytime: Jonny Lambert’s Bear and Bird: Learn to Share

Follow along as Ms. Linda shares a heartwarming story about a hungry bear who learns to share with his forest friends.

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Tween

14 Kid-Approved Middle Grade Books That Tackle Mental Health

Books with thoughtful portrayals of characters who encounter mental health issues can offer tween readers comfort, connection, and inspiration.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

2022 Reading Log for Kids

Featuring beautiful illustrations and space to record 100 books, our reading log offers kids a memorable way to track their year in books.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

12 Counting Books That Won’t Bore You

These entertaining counting books will help your little one learn to count, but won’t leave either of you yawning.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Celebrate Word Nerd Day With These Word-Centric Picture Books

From true stories about famous wordsmiths throughout history to fun fictional stories, these picture books are a great way to celebrate words.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of December 2021

Getting ready to say goodbye to another year is also the perfect time to say hello to some fantastic new books.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Fantastic Picture Books That Celebrate Imaginary Friends

These fantastic picture books capture the power and wonder of imaginary friends and their role in a child's life.