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Teen

9 YA Books That Give Hope to Today’s Teens

Hope is running through the veins of so much YA. Even when a plot turns on loneliness, loss, or other anguish, what pulls the story forward is a belief that things will change, and for the better.

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Growing Reader

The Best Bedtime Stories for 6- to 8-Year-Olds

It can be tough to find the best book for bedtime, but we’ve found a few that will give every growing reader sweet dreams.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

The Best Picture Books to Read as a Family

Reading with children of different ages can be a challenge for lots of families. Here are some excellent picture books sure to appeal to the whole family.

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Pre-K

8 of the Best Early Chapter Books for Preschoolers

Early chapter books are a great way to help your preschooler transition from shorter books to slightly longer ones with more complicated plots.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Have Wheels, Will Travel: Books for the Vehicle-Obsessed

These books are perfect for a child who loves nothing more than trains, trucks, and tractors. Add in a plastic construction or fireman’s hat, and you’ve got the perfect gift.

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Teen

11 Nonfiction Books for Teens That Are Total Page-Turners

These amazing nonfiction books for young adults span all kinds of interests and curiosities and are captivating, thought-provoking, and even worldview-affecting.

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Tween

9 Fantastic Chapter Books for Fourth Graders

There are tons of fantastic titles available to fourth graders, whether they’re looking for humor, fantasy, or realistic stories. Here are just a few to choose from!

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Grown-Up Reads

The Best Grown-Up Reads of December 2020

As we close out the final days of a tumultuous year, treat yourself to a deliciously distracting new book. Read up, rest up, and enjoy yourself.

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Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: The Mysteries of the Universe

Get ready to rocket to the stars with The Mysteries of the Universe, a captivating book jam-packed with fascinating facts and out-of-this-world images that explore the cosmos.

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Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Grumpy Monkey Up All Night

Read along with Grumpy Monkey Up All Night, a cute and funny story about a prickly primate determined to stay up all night.