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Oh, The Places They’ll Go! Gift Books for Elementary School Graduates
Celebrate elementary graduates with a book gift that lets them know this milestone is just the start of all the exciting things they can do.
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15 Books That 9- to 12-Year-Old Boys Say Are Awesome
According to tween boys — both avid and reluctant readers — these books were so engaging they didn’t want to put them down. See which titles they raved about.
Growing Reader
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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.
Growing Reader
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15 Great Read-Aloud Books for Older Kids
We've rounded up a few parent and kid favorites for anyone looking to pick up a captivating book and cozy up with their big kids for storytime tonight.
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5 Reasons Why Reading Aloud With Older Kids Is the Absolute Best
When children start reading independently or getting to that tricky tween stage, we oftentimes stop reading to them — but reading to big kids can be really fulfilling.
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The Best Bookish Birthday Gifts for Tweens
If you’re in the market for an impactful gift for the tween in your life, look right here, at these nine book choices — everything from classics to fresh new takes that are great for 9- to 12-year-olds.
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The 50 Best Books for 11- and 12-Year-Olds
What are the best books for 11- and 12-year-olds? Preteens need good books that both resonate with their complex lives as well as educate and entertain them. Our experts selected these 50 excellent titles that appeal to a range of interests, backgrounds, and even moods.
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2016 Holiday Gifts for Tween Readers Ages 9 - 12
Here you’ll find gift ideas for every type of tween reader on your holiday list whether she likes magical adventures or he loves humorous crime-solving dogs.
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Meet the Experts Behind the ‘50 Best Books for 11- and 12-Year-Olds’ List
Learn more about the children's literature experts who selected the titles on our list of the '50 Best Books for 11- and 12-Year-Olds' here.