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imaginormous challenge
Growing Reader
Tween

Roald Dahl’s Imaginormous Challenge Celebrates Pure Imagination

Roald Dahl’s Imaginormous Challenge has returned once again - and that means Willy Wonka’s search for Golden Ticket winners is back on!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

6 Kids’ Books That Celebrate Military Families

For service members with young children, books can be a wonderful resource for navigating and normalizing all the emotions that go along with being a military family.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Teacher’s Pets: 7 Children’s Books About Classroom Animals

Whether you’re preparing for your class’s own pet, or have a child who wants to imagine they’re a student in one of these fun classrooms, there’s a class pet book for you.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of November 2019

This month's best new book releases feature laugh-filled romps, intriguing mysteries, and out-of-this-world adventures.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

Brightly Storytime: Llama Llama Holiday Drama

We're gearing up for the holidays with a special reading of Llama Llama Holiday Drama, a sweet picture book about remembering what truly matters amidst the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season.

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Grown-Up Reads

The Best Grown-Up Reads of October 2019

From Zadie Smith's debut short story collection to Elizabeth Strough revisiting the irascible Olive Kitteridge, October’s book releases include familiar voices we’re thrilled to hear from!

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Gift for Girls: Perfect Presents to Give This Holiday Season

Here are 17 fantastic book and toy pairings that your girl will love — whether she’s a princess, adventurer, or programmer.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Gifts for Boys: Perfect Presents to Give This Holiday Season

If you’re looking for a special gift idea for the wonderful boy in your life, we’ve paired the hottest toys kids are asking for this holiday season with equally awesome books.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Brightly’s November Reading Challenge for Kids

With lots to do as the holidays approach, healthy reading habits can fall by the wayside. Here are some ideas to keep your kids turning pages in November!

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Grown-Up Reads

8 Thrilling, Chilling Books for Halloween

Halloween is the perfect time to pick up a book that scares you. So turn on all the lights and settle in with one of these spooky stories.