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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

Growing Reader

Get Fired Up! 9 Children’s Books About Firefighters

Full of engaging colorful illustrations, these stories feature tales that celebrate firefighters’ essential role in our community.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of February

February is a fantastic month to explore some new books, and there are plenty of kids' titles to choose from.

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Baby & Toddler

The Best Informational Books for Toddlers

Including informational books in a toddler’s reading diet builds vocabulary and world knowledge. For some children, informational books are the ones that spark their love of reading.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Dare to Doodle: 10 Unconventional Drawing Books for Kids

Artistic kids are sure to love these unique doodling books full of inspiration for unbridled creativity.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

STEM Books That Make Science and Tech Fun for Kids

Science, technology, engineering, and math are crucial parts of a child's education. These STEM books are filled with great stories and cool project ideas.

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Tween

9 Middle Grade Books Sure To Change Kids’ Worldview

Use these books, paired with thoughtful discussion prompts, to offer young readers a new perspective on the world.

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Pre-K

14 Clever Picture Books for Kids (and Their Parents)

Kids like to hear the same books over and over and over again. But fear not, parents. These clever picture books may be just the cure for storytime ennui.

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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

Snow Problem: 10 Books for Snowy Days

Snow problem? No problem! Make the most of being stuck indoors with these snow-day-perfect reading suggestions for kids of all ages.

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Teen

14 Fractured Fairy Tales for Teens

Enchant your young adult readers with these creative, more adult retellings of fairy tales like Snow White, Cinderella, and more.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: The Day the Crayons Quit

Follow along with this hilarious read-aloud as a crew of letter-writing crayons complains to their owner about being mistreated.