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Growing Reader

Jon Klassen and His Many Hats

Brightly caught up with author-illustrator Jon Klassen, known for his trilogy of books that begins with I Want My Hat Back, to talk about hats and what’s next.

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Brightly Storytime: Señorita Mariposa

Follow along as Latin Grammy award-winning children's musician Mister G reads aloud from his new picture book, Señorita Mariposa.

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Growing Reader

My Tiny Pet Hilariously Explores Our Urge to Downsize

Mixing silliness and science, My Tiny Pet is the super cute story of one incredibly resourceful girl who uses creative thinking and a whole lot of tenacity to get a pet her family will always have room for.

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Growing Reader

12 Funny Children’s Books Starring Silly, Lovable Monsters

Young readers will surely enjoy these side-splitting illustrated stories that brilliantly show off just how funny monsters can be.

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Now Eat This: 8 Food-tastic Books for Picky Eaters

Got a picky eater on your hands? These food-loving books may just convince them to try something new.

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13 Must-Have Books for 4-Year-Olds

No matter how many shiny, new titles my four-year-old inherits, these are the books she loves (and I love) to read over and over again.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Carmela Full of Wishes

Read along to Carmela Full of Wishes, a poignant tribute to family, home, and hope from the creators of Last Stop on Market Street.

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Growing Reader

Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend! Helps Little Readers Understand Change

Even in the middle of change and transition, Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend! reminds readers that “no matter what… goodbye to today… is hello to tomorrow.”

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Growing Reader

17 Must-Read Picture Books of Fall 2019

Whether you love whimsical picture books or stories that teach a lesson, you’ll be delighted with the beautiful and inspiring books coming out this fall.

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Growing Reader

11 Silly Things That Siblings Fight About

New York Times-bestselling duo Jennifer and Matthew Holm, creators of The Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight, recall the things they fought over growing up — things that brothers and sisters still fight about today.

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Baby & Toddler

The Surprising (and Scientifically Proven) Benefit of Reading to Toddlers

A recent Rutger's University study found that reading aloud to young children benefits both the parents and children.

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Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Milk Goes to School

Brightly's latest storytime explores the first day of school, which can be both exciting and scary.

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