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Tween

Hauntingly Good Ghost Stories for 9- to 12-Year-Olds

These middle grade novels feature ghosts, creepy dolls, and strange worlds, providing scares at every level, from mild (and even funny) to tense and gripping.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Picture Books To Boost Social and Emotional Learning Skills

These picture books present ways to help strengthen a child’s social and emotional learning abilities. Perfect for back to school and throughout the year!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Hilarious Printable Lunch Box Knock-Knock Jokes

Slip one of these super-silly jokes pulled from Knock-Knock Jokes and Silly Stories for Kids into your child's lunch box for giggles galore.

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Growing Reader
Tween

16 Outrageously Funny Graphic Novels for Reluctant Young Readers

These irresistible graphic novels full of wordplay, slapstick, silly scenarios, and oddball premises will have young readers laughing out loud.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Picture Books That Celebrate the Fall Season

From pumpkins and cornfields to friendship and fun, these autumn stories are perfect read-alouds.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Perfectly Imperfect: Children’s Books About Overcoming Perfectionism

Remind kids that life is messy and wildly imperfect with these books that embrace making mistakes and imperfections.

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Growing Reader

For the Love of Books: How To Keep Reading Fun During the School Year

Discover five simple ways to keep reading fun during the busy school year and help kids build a lifelong love of books and reading for pleasure.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

Not-So-Scary Picture Books for Halloween

These festive picture books are a surefire way to get your children into the Halloween spirit without giving them nightmares.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

The Best New Kids’ & YA Books To Read Right Now

If your family need some suggestions for reading material, look no further than these exciting new kids' and YA books!

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Tween

Kid-Approved Books for Advanced Fifth and Sixth Grade Readers

These books are loved by advanced fifth and sixth grade readers for their unique character voices, complex plots and themes, and high page counts.