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Teen

Feel-Good YA Books for the Holiday Season

If you want stories about kissing under the mistletoe, snowy resorts, and young love, you can’t go wrong with one of these fantastic YA novels.

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Pre-K

Brightly Storytime: A Christmas Wish for Corduroy

Follow along with Ms. Linda to learn how this beloved bear got the name Corduroy and found his signature green overalls.

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Pre-K

8 Wonderfully Wordless Picture Books

Wordless picture books are great for active reading — you can point things out, make sounds, and act out the plot. They're also fantastic for reluctant readers.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of November 2021

This month, you’ll find giggle-worthy picture books, inspiring middle grade novels, and irresistible YA books.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

The Best Picture Books of 2021

With stories about celebrating differences and managing big emotions alongside beautifully illustrated treasures, 2021's best picture books are must-haves for anyone's bookshelf.

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Growing Reader
Tween

The Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books of 2021

From wacky graphic novels to remarkable memoirs to transfixing historical fiction, we’ve rounded up the best middle grade and chapter books of 2021.

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Teen

The Best YA Books of 2021

The best books of the year whisked readers away to fantastical worlds, spun diverse characters and stories, and gave us food for thought.

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Baby & Toddler

Lights, Action, Babies! 10 Board Books Starring Babies

Ever notice how a baby will sit longer with a board book if it features lots of baby faces? Babies love to look at other babies, and these adorable board books deliver just that!

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Bestselling Picture Books That Make Great Gifts

Full of entertaining characters, inspiring themes, and charming illustrations, these gifts will keep on giving with hours of shared reading experience.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Feast on Fun! Great Thanksgiving Books and Activities for Kids

Thanksgiving means food, family, and fun. Get your kids excited about the holiday with these great Thanksgiving-inspired reads and simple crafts.