Picture Books
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Eat Pete
Read along with Michael Rex’s Eat Pete, a will-he-or-won’t-he picture book that appeals to young readers who love funny stories and surprise twists!
Growing Reader
A Printable Educator’s Guide to Using Picture Books in the Classroom
This free Educator’s Guide contains picture book recommendations and activities that are aligned to Common Core standards and explore themes like family, friendship, history, and folklore.
Tips & Advice
A Parent’s Survival Guide to Reading the Same Picture Book for the 100th Time
When your kid wants to read the same story each night for weeks on end, turn to these ten strategies to make it through and still enjoy it afresh.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Books To Teach Kids About Cause and Effect
Teaching kids cause and effect develops critical thinking skills important for all ages of children. We hope these books guide kids into many thoughtful conversations that spill over into decision-making in their daily lives.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Bookful Is a New Reading App That Embraces AR and a Love of Books
By bringing children’s books to life through augmented reality, Bookful offers all kinds of learners a fun way to further engage with stories they know and love.
All Ages
The Best Children’s and YA Books of November 2018
Our top picks for the month include a mix of charming picture books, imaginative middle grade adventures, and diverse YA fantasy and sci-fi.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Elbow Grease
Vroom, vroom! Follow along as John Cena reads Elbow Grease, his new, action-packed picture book about a little monster truck who is determined to compete in the Demolition Derby.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Giraffe Problems Is a Picture Book That Hits on a Very Human Problem
Jory John and Lane Smith's new collaboration is funny, but it also shows kids that comparing ourselves to others is a trap, and that we are all fantastic the way we are.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Read Globally: Books to Introduce Kids and Teens to the History and Culture of Iran
We’ve gathered a few stories that we hope spark your interest in the people, history, fables, and food of Iran, as well as some contemporary narratives from Iranian authors.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
A Printable Educator’s Guide to the Llama Llama Books
Use these Llama Llama-inspired strategies and activities to dive deeper into Anna Dewdney’s series and expand your students’ reading comprehension, critical thinking skills, and emotional development.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Stories for Families on the Go: Brightly Storytime Podcast
Perfect for busy families, the Brightly Storytime podcast offers bite-sized listening whenever you have a few minutes to spare for a great story.
All Ages
The Best Children’s and YA Books of October 2018
This month’s best new releases include beautiful and engaging picture books, thought-provoking middle grade reads, and fantastical YA page-turners.
