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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Children’s Books That Champion Kindness

A little kindness goes a long way. These board books and picture books celebrate kindness and help young kids remember how and why they should be kind.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

Brightly Storytime: The Easter Egg

Jan Brett's The Easter Egg tells the story of a lovable bunny and his extraordinarily kind heart. Follow along as Ms. Linda reads this classic Easter tale.

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Baby & Toddler

Board Books That Inspire Strength and Resilience

These board books can help fill our babies and toddlers with emotional strength and the conviction that they can do hard things, persevere, and ultimately succeed.

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Pre-K

Picture Books to Help Raise Resilient Kids

From inspirational true stories to characters with grit, these books are excellent resources for encouraging resilience in young kids.

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Growing Reader

Books on Resilience for Growing Readers Ages 6 – 8

These books on resilience for 6- to 8-year-old readers highlight that determination, adaptability, and perseverance can change the world.

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Tween

13 Books With Resilient Role Models for Tweens

Here are 13 middle grade reads spanning multiple genres that offer excellent models of resilience in action. Plus, they are all page-turning stories that readers won’t want to put down!

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Teen

14 YA Books That Teach Teens Resilience

These 14 books for teens help them see different facets of resilience — and in particular, how it’s a muscle that they can grow and develop.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Our Favorite Caldecott Medal & Honor Books

Considered some of the most stunning and extraordinary picture books for kids, get ready for some award-winning reading with our favorite Caldecott winners and honor titles.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Travel the World With These Picture Books for Children

If you’ve ever dreamed of strolling through the winding streets of Europe, experiencing the vastness of Asia, or learning about the history of Africa, dive into these marvelous picture books about countries around the world.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Picture Books To Help Kids Understand Physical Disabilities and Differences

These books help those with disabilities feel seen while also fostering conversations around inclusion as we work toward a more accessible world for all.