Read Aloud
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
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.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Pan-Fried Flatbreads and The Little Red Hen — A Perfect Recipe and Read-Aloud Pairing
Children will love kneading the dough for this simple, delicious recipe, then pairing their homemade flatbreads with a read-aloud of an old-school favorite: The Little Red Hen.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Storytime Surprises: Sophie Kinsella’s Favorite Books to Read as a Family
All five of my children spent much of their babyhoods sitting on my knee, turning pages, lifting flaps, and learning the greatest question of all time: What happens next?
Growing Reader
Chocolate Nut Clusters and The Gruffalo — A Perfect Recipe and Read-Aloud Pairing
What goes great with storytime? Snacks! The Trim Healthy Mamas suggest pairing this tasty treat with a delightful story and watching the smiles spread.
Baby & Toddler
14 Must-Have Books for 2-Year-Olds
In need of some go-to stories for your little one? We've rounded up 14 essential books for 2-year-olds, sure to be loved by kiddos and parents alike.
Pre-K
10 Things You Can Do This Summer to Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten
The summer is the perfect time to help prepare your child for the transition to kindergarten. Here are some things you can do at home to get them ready.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Books About Books: 8 Children's Stories That Celebrate the Joy of Reading
These picture books zero in on the pure joy of storytelling and are just the thing for parents who want to plant and nurture the love of reading in their children.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
The Books Kids Say Are the Best to Read with Their Moms
The cozy combination of mom plus a book is a wonderful way to end any day — especially Mother’s Day. In honor of this special day, we asked kids and moms about their favorite books to read together. You'll find plenty of great ideas for storytime in their sweet and unique responses.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Miss Maple’s Seeds
Read along with our video of Miss Maple's Seeds by Eliza Wheeler, the perfect story to illustrate the changing seasons and new beginnings of spring.
Tips & Advice
How I Learned to Love Nonfiction Books for Kids
While my daughter's storybooks opened doors into worlds of imagination, nonfiction books opened doors into someplace even weirder and more wonderful — our world.
Tween
Teen
13 Read-Alouds to Help You Connect with Your Middle Schooler
I asked middle school kids and teachers for a list of their favorite read-alouds. Here are some of the top picks that I can’t wait to share with my young reader.
Just For Fun
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.
