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Pre-K
Growing Reader

12 Funny Children’s Books Starring Silly, Lovable Monsters

Young readers will surely enjoy these side-splitting illustrated stories that brilliantly show off just how funny monsters can be.

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Pre-K

Now Eat This: 8 Food-tastic Books for Picky Eaters

Got a picky eater on your hands? These food-loving books may just convince them to try something new.

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Grown-Up Reads

Ups, Downs, and Everything In-Between: 11 Great Books About Female Friendships

Studies show that having true friends helps us in many ways. Here are a few books that celebrate the joy (and heartbreak) of friendship.

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Tween

Enter to Win a Collection of Who Was? Books

Want to dive into these fun and fact-filled reads? We’re giving one lucky winner a set of 50 books from the series!

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Pre-K

13 Must-Have Books for 4-Year-Olds

No matter how many shiny, new titles my four-year-old inherits, these are the books she loves (and I love) to read over and over again.

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Pre-K

Why Pre-Readers Should Get to Enjoy Books Independently

Empowering young children to spend time independently looking at books positions reading as a source of worthy entertainment, whether or not an adult is available to read aloud.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Nifty Tips for Reading Nonfiction Aloud to Your Child

Nonfiction has a higher value beyond its ability to assist in the writing of school reports or detailing the steps of a science experiment. Today’s nonfiction is sure to stimulate kids’ natural curiosity about the world around them.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of September 2019

From a brand-new Dr. Seuss book to YA novels tackling serious topics with brave protagonists, your beloved young readers are in for a treat.  

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Carmela Full of Wishes

Read along to Carmela Full of Wishes, a poignant tribute to family, home, and hope from the creators of Last Stop on Market Street.

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All Ages

Printable: First Day of School Photo Sign

The first day of school is upon us! And you know what that means: it's time to capture the start of another year of fun and learning.