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Pre-K

Books About Kindergarten for Kids

Kindergarten can be intimidating for kids in the days leading up to it, but these books can help get them ready for the big day.

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Tween

20 Short Middle Grade Books Under 250 Pages

Having trouble motivating your tween to read? Shorter middle grade books offer zippy pacing and tight prose that moves the plot forward.

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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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Teen

The Must-Read YA Books of 2025 (So Far)

Find spine-tingling thrillers, fantastical adventures, and swoon-worthy romance novels in our list of the best YA books of 2025 so far.

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Growing Reader
Tween

The Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books of 2025 (So Far)

We've rounded up the standout titles that are sparking imaginations, inspiring young readers, and flying off the shelves in 2025.

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Tween

9 Surefire Books To Get Kids Out of a Reading Slump

Even the most voracious readers get into reading slumps now and then. These highly engaging middle grade books can help pull them out.

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Pre-K

14 Must-Have Books for 3-Year-Olds

Looking for some great books your three-year-old will love and want to hear over and over again? Here are 14 of the best.

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Teen

Highly Readable YA Books Set at Summer Camp

From spooky stories to adorable rom-coms, these YA books set at summer camp will make an excellent addition to your teen's overnight bag.

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Tween

Must-Read Mystery Books for Tweens

If your young reader likes suspense, adventure, deciphering clues (and maybe a little snooping), these mystery chapter books are sure to be a hit.

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Pre-K

4 Ways To Stress Less About Kindergarten Readiness

Here are four doable, productive ways to help your child prepare for kindergarten — and four things you can give yourself permission not to worry about.