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Teen

Books on Growing Up for Teens

In a lot of ways, every young adult book is about growing up — finding yourself, finding love, leaving childhood, and its innocence, behind. But these nine books put the experience of growing up center stage.

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Tween

Books on Growing Up for Kids Ages 9 – 12

Kids can use all the help they can get as they navigate this transitional time, and books that address all the complexities of their lives provide a great refuge from the confusion and frustration of middle school.

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Growing Reader

Books on Growing Up for Kids Ages 6 – 8

These eight books on growing up are a great way to show kids ages 6 to 8 the magic of this journey, while also letting them know that growing pains are totally normal.

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Pre-K

Books on Growing Up for Kids Ages 3 – 5

Kids between the ages of 3 and 5 are building so many skills. It’s a wonderful time of development that you can aid with enriching, relevant picture books that will support all the ways they’re growing.

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Baby & Toddler

Books on Growing Up for Kids Ages 0 – 2

From immobile, squawky newborn to busy, opinionated toddler, ages 0 to 2 are full of nothing but growing. All along the way, of course, are plenty of snuggly opportunities to celebrate both the everyday and the momentous milestones through sharing books together.

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Grown-Up Reads

The Best Grown-Up Reads of July 2020

July’s best new reads feature a stellar debut set in a Bachelor-adjacent world, the latest from two powerhouses of suspense, an appearance from the one and only Jim Carrey, and more.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

Four Developmental Signs Your Child Is Ready for Potty Training

Dr. Jazmine McCoy offers first-time parents tips on how to tell when a child is ready for potty training.

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Growing Reader

Kid-Approved Books for Struggling Second and Third Grade Readers

These tips, along with kid-approved book recommendations, will help parents and educators who have a reluctant second or third grade reader on their hands.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

More Than Your Shell: On Helping Kids Embrace Inner Beauty

The author of The Box Turtle examines the difficulties social media poses when it comes to getting kids to embrace their inner beauty and more.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

How to Pet Your Pet: 8 Books That Show Kids How to Treat Animals

If you're looking to adopt a new animal or just want to teach your kids about pets and pet care, here are some books to get you started.