Picture Books
All Ages
The Best Children's and YA Books of February 2019
We’ve rounded up some of February’s best new releases for picture books, middle grade, and YA readers. From picture books all about birthdays to moving tales of friendship to a thrilling murder mystery, there's a lot of great reading to pack into such a short month.
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Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Little Owl’s Snow
Read along with Divya Srinivasan’s Little Owl’s Snow, a great picture book for little readers to cuddle up with on cold, snowy days.
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Growing Reader
Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave Inspires Resilience in Children (and Adults!)
The pressure to meet expectations can be hard for little humans to wrestle with. Jessica Hische’s new picture book tackles this idea head-on.
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Growing Reader
Hands Up! Reminds Black Children That They Are Beautiful and Worthy of a Life Well-Lived
Throughout Hands Up! is the image of a Black girl who is life personified. She matters every single day, 24/7. Her pain, her joy, and her being are important.
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Growing Reader
8 Picture Books To Help Kids Feel Comfortable in Their Own Skin
These confidence-building stories show little kids that they can and should be themselves by embracing what makes them unique.
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Growing Reader
Sing-Along Stories: 7 Delightful Picture Books Inspired by Children’s Songs
Reading stories inspired by familiar children’s songs can help kids feel like they’re one with the story. These books practically beg for little readers to sing along.
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Growing Reader
A Printable Educator’s Guide to Emmanuel’s Dream
Teach your kids about strength and perseverance with this Common Core-aligned teaching guide to Emmanuel’s Dream, a picture book based on a true story.
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Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: All Are Welcome
Settle in and read along with All Are Welcome, a beautiful, reassuring picture book that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
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Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Read Globally: 6 Kids’ Books Inspired by the Dominican Republic
We’ve collected a few picture books and middle grade reads that capture just a small piece of the beauty of the Dominican Republic.
All Ages
The Best Children’s and YA Books of January 2019
This month’s best titles include creative picture books, thought-provoking middle grade reads, rewarding young adult stories, and more.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
The Most Lovable Beatrix Potter Stories for Kids
Over 100 years ago, Beatrix Potter wrote stories of crafty and curious animals — and they are as relevant today as they were then. These are some of our favorite books by the beloved creator of Peter Rabbit.
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Growing Reader
The Most Exciting Picture Books of 2019
Celebrate another year of great reading with these incredible picture books that are sure to help children explore emotions, build empathy, learn about the world, laugh a ton, and more.
