Picture Books
Pre-K
Growing Reader
9 Positive, Feel-Good Books for Family Storytime
Katie Hurley, LCSW and author of The Happy Kid Handbook, shares nine books that teach kids important lessons about kindness, empathy, and caring for others.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Get Your Slink On: 10 Picture Books for National Reptile Awareness Day
Looking to celebrate National Reptile Awareness Day? Or entertain your reptile lover? These ten picture books feature crocodiles, alligators, lizards, and more!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Dragons Love Tacos Author Adam Rubin Chats About Awesome Robots and Inspired Illustrators
Adam Rubin, author of Dragons Love Tacos, chatted with us about his new picture book, Robo-Sauce, working with illustrator Dan Salmieri, and more.
Baby & Toddler
5 Mesmerizing Picture Books for Toddlers with Short Attention Spans
These book recommendations for kids with short attention spans should keep your whirling dervish happily focused on the story at hand.
Pre-K
If Your Kid Loves Corduroy, They'll Love These 6 Other Teddy Bear Books
If your child is enamored with Corduroy, or cuddly cubs, here are some other teddy bear books that will appeal to your little bear lover.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
7 Books to Help Build Young Brains
Our friends at The New York Public Library share some newly released picture books perfect for kids’ parietal-temporal-occipital association cortexes.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
A Cornucopia of Creativity: Fall Books and Activities for the Whole Family
As we ease into the new energy of autumn, here are six fall-oriented books and craft projects to help you and your family make the most of the season.
Pre-K
Meet the Illustrator: Judy Schachner
Skippyjon Jones author Judy Schachner discusses the artists and habits that influence her work and the importance of supporting children’s enthusiasm for learning.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
26 Picture Books You Won’t Want to Miss This Fall
Fall 2015 is packed with eagerly anticipated sequels, new creations from beloved authors, debuts from talented first time writers/illustrators, and more.
Baby & Toddler
Making the Transition from Board Books to Paper Books
These six ideas may help make the transition from board books to paper books – which is both exhilarating and terrifying – a little smoother for both of you.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
The Artist’s Way: 10 Picture Book Biographies About Famous Artists
These biographies of famed artists are excellent stepping-stones for learning how great minds made their way in the world and discovered their talent.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
The 50 Best Books for 5- and 6-Year-Olds
What are the best books for 5-year-olds and 6-year-olds? We went to the experts to find out. Here, the 50 best for growing readers.
