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Pre-K
Growing Reader

15 Picture Books That Make Kids Feel Warm and Cozy

Humorous and heartfelt, these books are some of our favorites to read on cold days because they warm us from the inside out.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Sunny Day

Read along with this stunning tribute to Sesame Street and the generations of children who have loved the show.

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Growing Reader
Tween

8 Books for Fans of Winnie-the-Pooh

Whether you’re looking for a read-along for your toddler or a more challenging book for your older Winnie-the-Pooh fan, these are a few of our favorites.

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All Ages

Our Favorite Winnie-the-Pooh Quotes

Let’s venture into the Hundred Acre Wood with these favorite quotes from Winnie-the-Pooh’s magical world of kindness, play, and imagination.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

11 Picture Books for Fans of The Snowy Day

The Snowy Day has been loved by readers since its publication in 1962. These picture books will appeal to fans of author Ezra Jack Keats and The Snowy Day.

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Tween

11 Middle Grade Books for Environmentally Conscious Kids

Reading books with environmental themes can help tweens understand how their individual choices have consequences for the planet, its animals, and even other people.

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Pre-K

The Best Bookish Birthday Gifts for 3- and 4-Year-Olds

These books and collections make great birthday gifts for 3- and 4-year-olds. They’re also great for gifting any other time of the year, too!

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Baby & Toddler

7 Books About Kindness for Babies & Toddlers

While teaching our children concepts like kindness and empathy can be tricky, there are plenty of books that provide those ever-helpful guideposts.

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Growing Reader

10 Powerful Books to Inspire Kindness for Kids Ages 6-8

These 10 books provide both a firsthand look at how powerful kindness truly is and a resource for caregivers hoping to teach it to their young ones.

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Tween

9 Books About Kindness for Tweens

When kids get to that oh-so-tricky tween age, it can be a little bit harder to teach kindness and empathy. Sharing stories that feature kids their age modeling or encountering kindness is a great way to sneak lessons in there.