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The Best Audiobooks for Kids and Families to Listen to This May
In the spring, families may find themselves spending more time driving to hiking trails or picnic spots or to the zoo — and all that car time means more opportunities to listen to audiobooks!
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Growing Reader
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The Best Children’s and YA Books of May 2018
With bright flowers, blooming trees, and plenty of new reads, the month of May is certainly the bee’s knees!
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Growing Reader
The Picture Books That Hooked My Son’s Attention as a Child with Autism
When I recall my son’s early childhood, I remember it in the phases of his obsessions. During these periods of his life, his passion was all he talked about ... and, of course, read about.
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7 Books to Inspire Kids to Love Trees
Kids don’t need a yard teeming with trees to learn to love them. Celebrate our larger, greener neighbors this Earth Day and all year long with lush picture books that cultivate children’s interest in and appreciation of trees.
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: The Lorax
Read along with Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax, a powerful and timeless picture book that’s perfect to explore with children on Earth Day and throughout spring.
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Growing Reader
Can We Keep Him? 9 Books About Pet Adoption for Kids
If you’re on the hunt for a new pet or want to introduce your child to the concept of pet adoption or animal rescue, here are nine sweet picture books to read together.
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The Hands-Down Funniest Books for Kids, According to Authors
To celebrate Humor Month, we asked authors to share their picks for the all-time funniest books for kids. These are the giggle-inducing reads they’ve chuckled at, loved, and gone back to time and again.
Baby & Toddler
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Lauren Eldridge on Creating the Dreamy Art for Sleep Train
Lauren Eldridge gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the dreamy counting book Sleep Train and shares helpful tips for encouraging kids’ artistic creativity.
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The Best New Audiobooks for Kids and Families to Listen to This April
Here are some great new audiobooks for kids and families that are sure to be winners whether you're heading out on spring break or sticking closer to home.
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Growing Reader
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Teen
The Best Children's and YA Books of April 2018
This month's new releases include fun and imaginative picture books, middle grade reads from some favorite authors, and YA stories sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Pre-K
Looking Back at 10 Years of Ladybug Girl: A Q&A with Creators Jacky Davis and David Soman
Little Lulu, often known by her bold alter ego, Ladybug Girl, has delighted young readers since she first broke onto the literary scene 10 years ago. We were thrilled to chat with Jacky Davis and David Soman, the husband-wife duo behind the Ladybug Girl books, about the origins of the beloved character and what it’s like to end the series they’ve worked on for so long.
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10 Picture Books That Introduce Big Ideas to Little Kids
Foster curiosity and a sense of wonder in your children with these picture books that introduce big ideas and philosophical questions to young readers.