Picture Books
Pre-K
Growing Reader
5 Inspiring Picture Books About Women Who Changed History
The idea that one person can change the world is a wonderful message to share with young readers. Here are five picture books about women who did just that.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Read Ahead: Kid Lit News & Views — March 2016 Edition
The Read Ahead is a new series on Brightly that aims to explore current events, trends, and unique views in children’s and young adult literature.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
15 Authors Share Their All-Time Favorite Bedtime Stories for Kids
We asked fifteen awesome authors about the best bedtime books they have shared with their children or remember from their own childhoods.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
5 Books That Teach Kids What It Means to Be a Kind Person
These five books (and one bonus pick) are great places to start raising children who are kind caretakers of the people around them.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Math Stories Your Child Will Actually Enjoy
Reading math-related stories is an easy way to work mathematics into your child’s daily life — without it feeling like a school assignment.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: Tim Miller
We chatted with illustrator Tim Miller about Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book), his “secret artistic formula,” and more!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
5 Books To Fill Up Your Child’s Heart
Author Courtney DeFeo shares five touching books that will remind kids that they are loved, supported, and capable of greatness.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Characters of Color: 7 Must-Read Picture Books Featuring African American Characters
These seven must-read books feature memorable characters of color that your little ones are sure to love.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
George Saunders’s Ultimate Picture Book Reading List for Kids
The bestselling author of Lincoln in the Bardo discusses his favorite books to share with kids and create reading memories to cherish forever.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
The Must-Have Picture Books for Great Read-Aloud Performances with Your Kids
As a parent, the key to a good read-aloud performance is finding the right picture books for you.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
3 Picture Books and Activities to Encourage Your Child's Creative Thinking
Picture books and related activities can help build skills like problem solving, ideation, and connection making. Here are three of our favorite books, each with corresponding activities, for you and your kids to enjoy.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
And the Medal Goes To ... Celebrating the 2016 Newbery, Caldecott, and King Awards
The recipients of the 2016 Newbery, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King Awards have been announced. Learn more about the top honorees, including Matt de la Peña's Last Stop on Market Street.
