Picture Books
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Chill Out With These 8 Endearing Picture Books About Penguins
Who doesn’t love the adorable waddle, distinctive built-in tuxedos, and fun-loving personalities of penguins? Add these penguin-themed picture books into the storytime rotation.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
9 Books to Gear Up for Take Your Child to Work Day
Picture books on various jobs and careers have always been a favorite for children and young readers. With Take Your Child to Work Day just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to take a look at a few favorites.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Move Over, Rover: 10 Picture Books That Feature Unusual Pets
Children love pets, but let’s think outside the cat, dog, and fish box for a moment. From sloths to pet rocks, these picture books featuring unusual pets are so much fun to read.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
8 Elephant-astic Books for Young Elephant-Lovers
From nonfiction tales to wacky stories that inspire laughs, here are nine elephant-astic books to read with your children.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Books for Fans of Harold and the Purple Crayon
If you’re delighted by Harold and the Purple Crayon each time you revisit it, here are seven titles we think you’ll enjoy just as much.
Growing Reader
Seeing with Rainbow-Colored Eyes: The Importance of Teaching Kids Poetry
At a time in their lives when standardization and constraints are increasing, poetry gives kids permission to take risks and push against “impossibilities.”
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Kate, Who Tamed the Wind
Read along with Kate, Who Tamed the Wind, a rhythmic read-aloud about the role trees play in our lives and the importance of caring for the world we live in.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
When Sadness Is at Your Door Helps Kids and Parents Approach Big Emotions
Through simple sentences and muted illustrations, Eva Eland's new book gives sadness a face and encourages readers to explore it rather than hide from it or try to fix it.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Dude, That’s Rude! And 12 Other Respectable Manners Books for Kids and Teens
Kids and manners. Sometimes it can feel like an uphill battle. So what's a well-meaning mom or dad to do? Turn to a book, of course!
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Brightly Storytime: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Follow along as this famously famished caterpillar eats his way through one piece of chocolate cake, one ice-cream cone, one pickle, and so much more!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
6 Entertaining Picture Books That Teach Kids Grammar Rules
Introduce kids to grammar with these entertaining and informative picture books that show punctuation, parts of speech, and language can be playful while also helping kids grow as readers and writers.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
A Printable Educator's Guide to Let’s Clap, Jump, Sing & Shout
Teach your students about the African American history and culture behind their favorite playground games, songs, and stories with these discussion questions and classroom activities inspired by Patricia McKissack's Let's Clap, Jump, Sing & Shout.
