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Growing Reader
Tween

The Best Middle Grade and Chapter Books of 2026 (So Far)

The first half of 2026 has given us an amazing collection of middle grade and chapter books to enjoy. Here are our top picks.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

The Best Picture Books of 2026 (So Far)

Finding your child's next favorite story is easy with this list of the best picture books of the year so far.

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Baby & Toddler

Perfect Interactive Books for Antsy Kids

To make things a little more fun and keep babies interested in reading while their physical development is in hyper-drive, try turning to interactive books.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

How To Explain Alzheimer’s and Dementia To Kids (+ Books That Help)

Many adults wonder how best to talk to children when a beloved family member or friend is struggling with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. These tips and resources can help.

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Pre-K

20 Engaging Preschool Activity Books

Whether you’re stuck inside on a rainy day or are looking for something fun to do during quiet time, activity books supply hours of screen-free distraction for young children.

The Best Horse Books for Tweens
Growing Reader
Tween

Giddy Up, Readers! The Best Horse Books for Kids Ages 8 – 12

For the horse-loving kiddo in your life, the next best thing to riding one of these magnificent creatures is reading about them in books. Here are a few well-loved horse stories to get them started.

word-games-kids
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Fun Word Games To Keep Your Kids Learning This Summer

Simple pen-and-paper word games are a great go-to when kids say they're bored and a fun way to reinforce fundamental reading skills in the weeks leading up to the new school year.

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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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Growing Reader

Stop the Slide! Summer Learning Loss Prevention Tips for 6- to 8-Year-Olds

Summer learning loss isn’t a myth. But just a few minutes of learning a day can keep kids’ brains from becoming sieves over the summer.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Picture Books That Celebrate Caribbean Heritage

These books introduce young readers to the Caribbean through music, food, history, geography, and folktales.