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The Best Children's and YA Books of April 2017
From a bunny who yearns to fly to a new mystery series for middle grade readers and a YA love story for "Hamilton" fans, there's tons to enjoy this April.
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8 Books for Kids with Big Imaginations
This collection of read-alouds will help you nurture your little dreamers and show them you understand what makes them tick.
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Meet the Illustrator: Jon Agee
In Jon Agee's clever new picture book, Life on Mars, a young astronaut travels to Mars, determined to find life on the seemingly deserted planet and prove the naysayers wrong.
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Brightly Storytime: The Night Before St. Patrick's Day
It's nearly St. Paddy's Day ... and what better way to celebrate than by reading along with The Night Before St. Patrick's Day, written by Natasha Wing and illustrated by Amy Wummer?
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Is There Anything Better Than Watching Your Kids Read a Book Together?
As I’ve watched my own kids engage with the picture books on their bookshelves, I’ve noticed numerous times when a book has ignited a spark in their eye — perhaps a realized truth or a shot of confidence.
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8 Picture Books That Inspire a Positive Outlook
Even the happiest and most hopeful of kids will sometimes feel less than optimistic. Books to the rescue! These eight picture books can help children find the rainbow’s end again, and reinforce the sense that resilience resides within, always.
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10 Great Picture Books for Military Families
As a military spouse, I’ve seen firsthand the unique challenges families like mine face. From the highs of reunions to the lows of separations, these reads are excellent resources for families along their military journey.
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Brightly Storytime: How Do Penguins Play?
Your little animal lover will enjoy reading along with How Do Penguins Play?, a delightful Little Golden Book written by Diane Muldrow and illustrated by David Walker.
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Brightly Storytime: Hoot and Peep
Lita Judge's Hoot and Peep is a sweet story about a pair of owl siblings, making it a perfect read aloud for young siblings and soon-to-be big brothers and sisters, too.
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Picture Books for Rock and Roll Parents and Their Kids
Pull out your old concert tees, turn on your favorite playlist, and enjoy these fabulous books about rock and roll, country, hip-hop, and punk rock together with the budding musicians in your life.
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17 Picture Books Not to Be Missed in 2017
2017 boasts new picture books from bestselling authors, funny debuts, poetry collections, inspirational biographies, and much, much more.
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Illustrators Lou Fancher and Steve Johnson on Giving A Poem for Peter Its Visual Depth
We chatted with the illustrators behind A Poem for Peter about how they reacted when they found out they’d be working on the book, why collage is so exciting to create, and what even the most experienced artists can learn from children.
