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Growing Reader
Tween

Giddy Up, Readers! The Best Horse Books for Kids Ages 8 – 12

For the horse-loving kiddo in your life, the next best thing to riding one of these magnificent creatures is reading about them in books. Here are a few well-loved horse stories to get them started.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of May 2021

Whether you’re drooling over stunning picture books or looking for heartfelt novels for your kids, you’ll find more of what you’re craving in this month's selection of new reads.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Lady Liberty’s Holiday

Lady Liberty needs a vacation! Follow along as she leaves footprints on the Jersey Shore, poses with the presidents at Mount Rushmore, and naps on the Golden Gate Bridge while enjoying the California sun.

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Pre-K

Llama Llama Printables and Activities

Fans of Anna Dewdney's Llama Llama books can dive deeper into these relatable stories with fun and engaging printables!

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Baby & Toddler

Board Books to Help Littles Practice Patience

Patience, like most things, takes practice. As caregivers and teachers, we can help young children implement a few simple strategies to make waiting more bearable for everyone.

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Pre-K

Hurry Up and Read These Picture Books About Patience

Check out these both funny and poignant books on patience that help kids discover that some things are worth the wait.

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Growing Reader

Books That Teach Patience for 6- to 8-Year-Olds

It's no surprise that kids can sometimes struggle with having patience. If you’re looking to have a big talk (or even a tiny talk) about this valuable character trait, these 10 kids' books are a great place to start.

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Tween

Middle Grade Reads on the Power of Patience

If your tween is feeling impatient and irritable, maybe one or two of these books with patience at its core will help them to find their inner Zen and keep frustration at bay.

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Teen

10 YA Books That Prove Some Things Are Worth Your Patience

These 10 YA books can help teens understand that even if things aren’t perfect right this moment, they might work out in time with hope, a little luck, and a whole lot of patience.

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Baby & Toddler

Picture Books That Make the Sweetest Gifts for New Moms

As sweet reflections of the love and emotion that comes with bringing a tiny human into the world, these heartwarming and beautiful picture books make great gifts for new moms.