Picture Books
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Meet the Illustrator: Juana Medina
Little kids will love 1 Big Salad: A Delicious Counting Book, Juana Medina's picture book featuring vegetables transformed into adorably expressive animals.
Pre-K
Brightly Storytime: I'm a Ballerina!
We're kicking off Brightly Storytime — our new video series for kids — with a video of I'm a Ballerina!, written by Sue Fliess and illustrated by Joey Chou.
All Ages
The Read Ahead: Kid Lit News & Views — June 2016 Edition
In the June 2016 installment of the Read Ahead we dive into summer, exploring new reads, book festivals to look out for, fun literary activities, and more!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
From Dinotrux to NanoBots: How Simple Observations Fuel Imagination
Some call it being curious or having an interest, but Chris Gall (the author of the popular Dinotrux series for children) says he's always been a "noticer."
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
4 Illustrated Books for Kids Who Dig Math
These delightful math books bring numerical concepts to life, showing kids how math relates to the things they see, hear, and do every day.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Four-Eyed and Fabulous: How to Get Your Kid to Love Their Glasses
Got a little one who needs spectacles? Here are three easy things you can do (and six books to read) to get them excited about wearing glasses.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
How to Raise Out-of-the-Box Thinkers: A Chat with Peter H. Reynolds
Peter H. Reynolds, author-illustrator of inspiring books including The Dot and Ish, shares tips for fostering creativity, bravery, and originality in kids.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
7 Picture Books for Children Moving to a New Home
A few picture books go a long way to opening a discussion and helping children know what to expect before the big moving day.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: Hudson Talbott
Hudson Talbott, author-illustrator of Picturing America: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Art, discusses why he shares humor through art, the value of encyclopedias, and more.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
6 Funny Kids’ Books About Terrible Birthdays
If you’re looking for a terrific book that really appreciates the insane energy of a child’s party, here are six entertaining titles your kids will love.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: K. G. Campbell
K. G. Campbell reflects on how his comical picture book Dylan the Villain carries on the British legacy of wicked kids in lit, shares practical advice for aspiring artists, and more.
Just For Fun
Red, White, and Rude: Picture Books to Help Politicians Behave Better on the Campaign Trail
In our most kind-but-firm parental manner, we offer some strongly recommended reading to help politicians improve their behavior on the campaign trail.
