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2022-reading-log
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.

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All Ages

7 Tips and Tricks to Manage Boredom in Your Family

Kids on winter break can easily go from “yay, no school!” to “I’m bored!” in ten seconds flat. Here are a few tips on how to manage your child’s cries of boredom.

encouraging-kids-in-steam
Tween

3 Tips to Get Your Kids Interested in STEAM

Try these interactive, family-friendly tips to encourage an interest in STEAM and watch the 8- to 12-year-old in your life light up with curiosity!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

6 Ways to Help Children Manage Anxiety in New Situations

When your child has to face something new, here are some concrete steps you can take as a parent to help ease them in.

santa-books
Pre-K
Growing Reader

12 Picture Books with Fresh Takes on Santa Claus

In these super fun children's books, Saint Nick gets some new guises — as a dinosaur, a feline, and even a baby — but the Santa spirit is a constant.

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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.