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Pre-K
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11 Engaging Activity Books for Kids

Whether you’re stuck inside on a rainy day or are looking for something fun to do during quiet time, activity books supply hours of screen-free distraction for young children.

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Pre-K
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Tween

The David Sibley Birds Coloring Sheets

If your child loves bird watching, or if you're simply looking for a new activity to fill the long days of summer, these five coloring sheets — drawn by Sibley himself — are the perfect fit.

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Tween

9 Great Summer Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books for Tweens

From enchanting fantasy lands to intergalactic adventures, you'll find all sorts of extraordinary tales on this list.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of July 2020

Summer reading is in full swing, and we’ve rounded up the best reads for all ages to keep your household unplugged and entertained.

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18 Books for Kids About the Immigrant Experience in America

From picture books to YA nonfiction, these books inspire readers to think deeper about our fellow Americans, their stories, and their experiences.

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Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Bedtime Bonnet

Follow along as author Nancy Redd reads Bedtime Bonnet, a bright, effervescent family story about nighttime hair routines.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

How to Keep Children’s Imaginations and Independence Alive

Gideon Sterer, author of the picture book From Ed's to Ned's, provides ideas for keeping children's imaginations and newfound independence alive during a global pandemic.

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Growing Reader
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Teen

13 Inspiring Illustrated Biographies That Introduce Kids to Diverse Heroes

Young readers can find much to consider, relate to, and celebrate in these transcendent biographies of people who’ve had an impact on our lives and culture.

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Pre-K

12 Books About Friendship for Kids Ages 3 – 5

We hope this collection of stories help your children learn the value of friendship and gives them tools to build happy, healthy relationships with the people in their lives.

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Teen

13 YA Books That Highlight the Importance of Friendship

Friendship is everything in your teens. These books about friendship show teens how to navigate these essential relationships in our digital world.