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Tween
Crack the Code! 9 Books About Puzzles and Codes for 9- to 12-Year-Olds
Filled with secret codes and puzzles to solve and tantalizing mysteries to unravel, these nine books will keep your child glued to the page.
Growing Reader
16 Great Chapter Books for Third Graders
As third graders develop more independence and the ability to read longer and more complex stories, the world of children’s literature really opens up.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Spring Forward: 13 Children’s Books About New Beginnings
From icicles to pussy willows and snowbanks to green lawns, spring is a time of renewal. Celebrate new beginnings with these picture books and middle grade reads about overcoming obstacles, trying new things, starting over, and remembering that we are always growing.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
A Timeless Tale of Transformation: Celebrating 50 Years of The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. What is it about this insatiable little critter that has captured our hearts for so many years?
Tween
12 STEM Activity Books for Your Middle Grade Brainiac
If your child is interested in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics in any of their many forms, we’ve put together a list of books that will help you channel their curiosity and fill the day with fun experiments.
Tween
Unexpected Paths: Encouraging Middle Grade Readers to Look Beyond the Obvious
Middle grade books have the power to depict different paths and how to find them at a time when everything seems to be changing in a young person’s life and the “right” path might not seem obvious.
Tips & Advice
7 Tips for Listening to Audiobooks with Kids
If your family has never listened to an audiobook, getting started can feel daunting, so here are some tips to get you up and running.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Numbers Are Our Friends: How to Help Our Kids Conquer ‘Mathophobia’
One of the most important things we can do is to make sure our kids see math as “friendly” and relevant in their lives — and it’s never too soon to start.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
7 Thought-Provoking Books for Kid Inventors
These books (for the littlest readers to middle grade readers) drive home some of the most important qualities for inventors: creativity, resilience, and problem-solving.
