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Just For Fun

One Dad’s Reading Resolutions for the New Year

I resolve to encourage my daughter to read out loud to me more often, because it still amazes me that the little baby I used to hold can read a whole book on her own.

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Tween
Teen

Must-Read New Installments of Popular Middle Grade and YA Series

Whether you’re already reading one of these series or looking for something fresh to devour, now is a great time to catch up on these YA sagas — in advance of their gripping final pages.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Our Favorite Boxed Book Sets for Kids Under $25

What’s better than one book? How about a box of them?! Delight your kids this holiday season with these budget-friendly boxed book sets.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Dare to Doodle: 14 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

Activity Books To Keep Your Kids Occupied This Winter

These activity books are a fun way to keep kids busy and entertained when wintry weather keeps them indoors.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Books for Budding Chefs: Great Cookbooks for Little Kids

If you have a budding chef who not only wants to help out in the kitchen but also wants a cookbook of their own, these 11 are definite winners.

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Teen

Feel-Good YA Books for the Holiday Season

If you want stories about kissing under the mistletoe, snowy resorts, and young love, you can’t go wrong with one of these fantastic YA novels.

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Growing Reader

Creative Journals To Inspire Young Kids

Grab your pencils and pens! These enticing journals spark creativity and develop self-awareness in children. And they make great gifts.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Season’s Readings: Gift Guides, Holiday Stories, and More!

From unique, thoughtful gift ideas for every kid and teen reader on your shopping list to festive reads that light up the season, you’ll find everything you need to celebrate this holiday.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Giftable Picture Books for Kwanzaa: Meaningful Zawadi for the Holiday Season

Celebrate Kwanzaa with stories kids will love! Discover meaningful picture books that honor family, heritage, and the seven principles of Kwanzaa — perfect for gift giving.