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Tween

Why Kids Are the Ultimate Masters of Wordplay

From groovy to cheugy, every generation of kids is marked by its memorable phrases. Here, author Beth Lincoln explores kids' love of wordplay and their role in language creation.

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Tween

Super Crafty Books for Creative Tweens

From origami folding to cooking to art, these books cover all kinds of creative craft projects for tweens.

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Tween

Cardboard Activity Lab: How To Make Funky Flowers

Cardboard is an incredibly versatile craft material. Get creative making these funky flowers and discover how much fun recycling can be!

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

How To Nurture Your Child’s Sense of Humor

Nurturing a child’s humorous side can help them develop emotional and social skills, hone creativity, and increase their emotional health.

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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

Growing Reader

Egg-cellent Book Gifts for Your Little Bunny’s Easter Basket

With Easter quickly approaching, it's a good idea to have some basket stuffers in mind, and nothing makes a better (or less sugary) gift than a book.

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Teen

13 YA Reads Trending on BookTok

We’ve rounded up the top trending young adult titles recommended on BookTok. From murder mysteries to gut-wrenching tear-jerkers, this list has them all!

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

NO FAIR! How Parenting and Patience Inspired a Picture Book

Author Jacob Grant shares the inspiration behind his latest picture book No Fair!, a big-hearted story that illustrates the importance of fairness – an important concept for children (and parents!).

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Read It, Make It: Books and a Craft for St. Patrick’s Day

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by reading three lively stories about leprechauns and making magical leprechaun doors!

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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

Growing Reader

Great Picture Books To Capture the Spirit of St. Patrick’s Day

Shamrocks, leprechauns, and Irish folklore! These St. Patrick's Day books for kids make for a terrific storytime while capturing the spirit of the holiday.

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Baby & Toddler

Board Books That Introduce Littles To Strong Female Role Models

These adorable board books highlight inspiring women throughout history, guiding even the youngest little feminists to their full potential.