Growing Reader
Books for Advanced First and Second Grade Readers
These books are wholesome enough for a 6- or 7-year-old but also offer depth and complexity that make them thought-provoking for advanced readers.
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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Celebrate Reading With a Dr. Seuss Classroom Activity Guide
This classroom activity guide offers inspiration, activities, and more for teachers celebrating a love of reading with their students in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brain Games: How Play Makes for More Effective Learning
As an award-winning kids’ literacy company, Mrs. Wordsmith reveals how gamification helps learners truly engage with content and forget that they are “working.”
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime LIVE Events
Come and share the magic of stories with your children at these free and interactive events featuring great books, author read-alouds, and hands-on fun.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Picture Books to Help Teach the Value of Honesty
Books demonstrating the importance of telling the truth are an excellent way to open up conversations about integrity and the value of honesty.
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Lillian’s Right to Vote
Follow along with this story about an elderly African American woman reflecting on all her people have endured in the fight for voting equality.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
12 Picture Books That Celebrate Black Love
These books feature wonderful stories, stunning artwork, and deliver powerful messages of affirmation and acceptance.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Take to the Skies With These Kids’ Books About Airplanes
Whether you’re planning to hop on a plane soon or you have a young aviation enthusiast on your hands, here are the best children’s picture books to read with them.
Teen
Irresistible YA Rom-Coms Sure To Brighten Your Day
There’s a warm, feel-good emotion that only a good romantic comedy can provide, and these 11 love stories with heartwarming vibes for YA readers deliver just that.
Growing Reader
Tween
Risky Quizness! Fun Trivia Books for Kids Ages 8 – 12
Kids who can't get enough fun facts and entertaining quizzes will love obsessing over these knowledge-packed trivia books.
