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All Ages

Kid-Approved Book Gifts for All Ages

Let Brightly take the mystery out of gift-giving this holiday season with these kid-approved book picks from kids of all ages.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of November 2020

November's best new books for kids and teens feature quirky characters, powerful lessons, and otherworldly journeys. Take your pick, and enjoy the trip!

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Tween

10 Middle Grade Stories Featuring Boys Tweens Can Admire

Today's kid lit features so many rich portrayals of boys being, thinking, or doing all kinds of good things — gloriously large and beautifully small.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Find the Books That Kids Love and Recommend

Knowing that other kids have read and loved a story can help in finding that next great book. Here are some popular books that kids are recommending to their friends.

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Growing Reader
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Read Around the World: 16 Books for Kids and Teens

Reading stories from other parts of the world is fun and helps kids appreciate other cultures. Go on a virtual vacation with these kids' books!

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Pre-K

Bluey Printables and Activities

Fans of this Australian animated television series for preschoolers will love joining Bluey on her many adventures with these fabulous printables!

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Tween

5 Ways Parents Can Dare Boys to Be Kind, Bold, and Brave

Authors Ted Bunch and Anna Marie Johnson Teague have turned the pillars of healthy manhood into dares that support boys’ authenticity and advance gender equity. Here are five fun ideas to help the boys in your life be kind, bold, and brave.

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Grown-Up Reads

The Best Grown-Up Reads of October 2020

October’s best new reads for grown-ups include sweet (and sour) romances, a new Tana French thriller, and a much-needed college admissions guide for the era of COVID-19.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

13 Legitimately Funny Books To Read Aloud With Your Kids

Sure, there are plenty of kids' books that have mastered the art of the cute, but how many have really made you laugh? These kids' books know how to bring the funny.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: The President of the Jungle

In this episode of Brightly Storytime, we're reading The President of the Jungle, a wildly fun and informative picture book about the electoral process.