Classic Characters
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Alice at 150: Everything You Never Knew About Wonderland
In honor of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland's 150th anniversary, here are twelve interesting facts you may not know about Lewis Carroll’s most famous work.
Pre-K
If Your Kid Loves Corduroy, They'll Love These 6 Other Teddy Bear Books
If your child is enamored with Corduroy, or cuddly cubs, here are some other teddy bear books that will appeal to your little bear lover.
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We Go Together: The Greatest Duos in Children’s Literature
Children’s literature contains some of the most memorable duos — sometimes friends, sometimes enemies, but always inseparable in our minds and our hearts.
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Aren’t They Grand? Our Favorite Grandparents from Children’s Literature
To celebrate the vital role they play in children’s literature, and our lives, here are a few of our very favorite grandparents from some of our very favorite kids’ books.
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Chic Lit: The Best Dressed Characters in Children’s Literature
The very best dressed characters aren’t the ones who bow to changing tides but the ones who stay constant in the squall. Here are the top ten in kids' lit.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Judy Blume Forever: The Perfect Blume Book at Every Age
If you or your children haven’t yet discovered the magic of Judy Blume's timeless stories, we’ve made it easy for you with our “Best of Blume” list.
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Everybody Loves a Scoundrel: Our Favorite Rogues in Children’s Literature
It’s been said that bad guys have all the fun, but do you know who REALLY has the most fun, particularly in children’s literature? The rogues, the scoundrels, the devil-may-care characters that dance on that thin line between naughty and nice.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
11 Adorable Kids’ Lit-Inspired Birthday Parties
These kids’ lit-inspired birthday parties are so clever and creative. The hardest part of party planning may be choosing just one book!
Tips & Advice
Modernization or Censorship? The Case of the Non-PC Children’s Book
Does editing out potentially upsetting material in books like Pippi Longstocking and Huckleberry Finn make them safe or strip them of their historical context?
Tips & Advice
Why Yesterday’s Classics Aren’t Appealing to Today’s Kids
Turns out, there are a few legit, non-video-game-related reasons why kids don’t always find the classics compelling.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Printables and Activities Starring Your Kids' Favorite Characters
Whether your child loves to dance with Elmo, can't get enough of Barbie, or is all about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, we've got great printables for them!
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Oh, the Places You’ll Go: 6 Vacation Destinations for Children’s Literature Fans
With a little effort, you can plan a vacation to the incredible real-life destinations found in famous children’s books.
