Picture Books
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.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Don’t Forget To Vote! Picture Books About Elections and Voting
Get ready for the presidential election with engaging picture books that introduce children to the complexities of our electoral process in terms they can understand.
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.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: The Day You Begin
Read along with The Day You Begin, a picture book about a little girl who feels she doesn’t fit in with her peers — until she discovers the power of storytelling.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
The Creators of Last Stop on Market Street Are Back with a New Collaboration
Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson have returned with a timely, poignant, and heartfelt new picture book that is sure to win over readers everywhere: Carmela Full of Wishes.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
There’s an Ordinary People Change the World Story for Every Child
During their prime read-to-me years, children are apt to emulate the characters in their favorite picture books. This kid-friendly biography series provides little readers with role models they can truly admire.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: Corinna Luyken
We all have a desire to seem good at what we do, especially when there is an audience. But when you are making art with kids, it’s important to model what the creative process actually looks like — and nothing about creativity is perfect! Creativity is messy.
