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Growing Reader

Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver Reflect on the Humor and Truth of Their Here’s Hank Series

With the Here's Hank series coming to an end, we were absolutely thrilled to chat with the authors about some of the highlights writing the books together.

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Growing Reader

Tween

There’s a Magic Tree House Chapter Book for Every Kind of Reader

First launched in 1992, the beloved Magic Tree House now comprises dozens of books. With so many options, how do you know where to start? We've compiled a go-to guide.

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Tween

Bookshelf Must-Have: Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstiltskin

We’ve all heard the story of Rumpelstiltskin, the greedy guy who spun straw into gold for the miller’s daughter in exchange for her firstborn child. But is that the real story? Adventure, humor, and magic abound in this Bookshelf Must-Have pick for middle grade readers.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

The Hands-Down Funniest Books for Kids, According to Authors

To celebrate Humor Month, we asked authors to share their picks for the all-time funniest books for kids. These are the giggle-inducing reads they’ve chuckled at, loved, and gone back to time and again.

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Growing Reader

Bookshelf Must-Have: Princess Pulverizer

Our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick is a chapter book that's fast-paced, fun, and filled with offbeat but lovable characters — all the ingredients of a kid-pleaser.

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Growing Reader

12 New Chapter Books for Growing Readers to Love in 2018

Whether you're looking for books to read aloud to your kids or books for independent reading time, here are 12 chapter books to look forward to in 2018.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

The Best Children’s Books of 2017, According to Kids

To put together this best-of-the-year list, we went straight to the most important people: the kids! Here are the books they loved reading most in 2017.

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Growing Reader

Meet the Illustrator: Abby Hanlon

We went behind the scenes with author and illustrator Abby Hanlon to explore her fan-favorite Dory Fantasmagory series!

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Growing Reader

Bookshelf Must-Have: Bea Garcia: My Life in Pictures

Calling all doodlers and dreamers! A chapter book that's paced just right for growing readers, our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick is a story packed with creativity, imagination, and plenty of great pictures.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

Teen

The Best Children's and YA Books of May 2017

This month's new releases are packed with all manner of literary fun. From a cryptic cipher to taco-loving dragons to a charming rom-com and, yes, even Bigfoot, May has a little something for every kind of book lover.

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Tween

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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Tween

17 Middle Grade Books to Look Forward to in 2017

Check out our list of incredible 2017 middle grade books! We’ve found 17 brand-new stories coming out in 2017 that we think tweens will love.

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