Just For Fun
10 Times When a Book Is a Better Gift Than a Toy
Do you know what makes a great substitute for toys in almost any gift-giving situation? Books! Here are ten times when buying a book instead of another brightly hued hunk of plastic is definitely the way to go.
All Ages
The Best Children’s and YA Books of December 2018
December is upon us and alongside the colder climes are new stories to interest fans of picture books, middle grade books, and young adult books.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
8 Wonderful Books by Joseph Bruchac for Children and Teens
Joseph Bruchac’s stories honor human complexity and connection in ways that entertain, inspire, and move readers at every stage. Here are just a few of our favorites in the massive Bruchac canon.
All Ages
The Best Boxed Book Sets for Children and Teens
Consider sharing one of these fun book sets — ranging from board and picture books to middle grade and young adult stories — with the child or teen in your life.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Eat Pete
Read along with Michael Rex’s Eat Pete, a will-he-or-won’t-he picture book that appeals to young readers who love funny stories and surprise twists!
Just For Fun
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Quietly, steadily, and rather impressively over the last 25-plus years, Dolly Parton has been making sure that the nightstands of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers all over the U.S. have a nice little stack of books.
Tips & Advice
The Difference a School Librarian Can Make, According to One Dad
I consider myself lucky that my daughter got to experience having a really amazing school librarian. I can’t begin to tell you the difference it made to her elementary school years.
Grown-Up Reads
The Best Grown-Up Reads of December 2018
These books can help to make December brighter, whether you’re looking to improve your home, diet, or mind, or to simply escape with a page-turner that takes you to another world.
Just For Fun
8 Clever Ways to Celebrate the Holidays with Books
If you’re looking for more ways to incorporate books into your holiday celebrations, here are a few fun, festive, and super adorable DIY ideas.
Teen
Slam Dunk! 8 Sports Books for Teen Readers
Young adult sports books centered on competition, determination, and underdogs rising to the top will appeal to teen readers who love the thrill of the game.