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Baby & Toddler

Picture Books That Make the Sweetest Gifts for New Moms

As sweet reflections of the love that comes with becoming a mom, these picture books make great gifts for baby showers, Mother's Day, or any day.

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Growing Reader

25 Illustrated Chapter Book Series To Engage Early Readers

These illustrated early chapter books provide a nice bridge between picture books and chapter books, and keep budding readers entertained.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Fun and Easy Printables for Teacher Appreciation Week

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Show your child's teacher how much they mean to you both with these sweet and simple printables.

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Tween
Teen

10 Facts About Jane Austen Everyone Should Know

Learn more about one of the most iconic authors to ever put pen to paper with these surprising facts about her work and life.

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Tween

20 Must-Read Fantasy Adventure Tales for 8- to 12-Year-Olds

Offer tweens the chance to escape real life by going on an epic journey through the pages of one of these action-packed fantasy tales.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Heartfelt and Humorous Book Gifts for Teachers

It takes a special person to be a teacher, and teachers deserve an extra special thank you at the end of the school year. Show your appreciation for the wonderful work they do with these bookish gifts.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

20 Books That Celebrate Mothers and Caregivers

Celebrate Mother's Day with these heartwarming picture books that showcase the extraordinary relationship between a mother and child.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Books for a Better Planet! 18 Earth-Friendly Reads for Kids

Whether for Earth Day or every day, here are some great children’s books that encourage a love and stewardship of planet Earth.

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Tween
Teen

Historical Fiction Audiobooks for Tweens and Teens

From spy thrillers to detective stories, tweens and teens are sure to love these historical fiction audiobooks.

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Tween

Empowering Middle Grade Books About Resilient Kids

These page-turning stories for middle grade readers spanning multiple genres offer kids excellent models of resilience in action.