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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

The Best New Children’s & YA Books of December

Whether you’re looking for a last-minute holiday gift or something for your kid to read over the winter break, you’ll find plenty of excellent ideas on this list.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Books That Celebrate Diverse Holidays and Traditions

As the holiday season approaches, it’s important to remember there are a diverse set of holidays available to explore. Here are great picture books that introduce kids to diverse holidays and traditions.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Christmas Activity Books That Make Great Stocking Stuffers for Kids

Filled with puzzles, coloring pages, and festive games, these Christmas-themed activity books promise hours of fun and entertainment.

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Teen

The Best YA Books of 2024

Find 19 fast-paced, heartfelt, and thrilling reads you're sure to love in this list of the year's best young adult books.

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Growing Reader
Tween

The Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books of 2024

Featuring adventure stories, laugh-out-loud reads, and books that tackle real-life situations, here are the years' most notable chapter and middle grade books.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

The Best Picture Books of 2024

If your family is looking for a new read as the year draws to a close, here are some of our favorite picture books of 2024. 

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brand-New Children’s Books To Read This Christmas

Fresh-as-the-fallen-snow, these brand-new Christmas stories are the perfect way to enjoy the holiday season as a family.

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Teen

The Best YA Books To Gift Teens

Find gift ideas to delight every teen reader on your list, from the casual page-turner to the voracious book lover.

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Tween

Holiday Book Gifts for Tweens Ages 9 – 12

Explore novels for tweens to get lost in, activity books to keep them busy, and real-life stories to inspire.

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Pre-K

Holiday Book Gifts: Ages 3 – 5

This holiday season, gift books that ignite your preschooler's imagination, make them laugh, or teach them something new.