All Ages
The Best Children’s and YA Books of November 2018
Our top picks for the month include a mix of charming picture books, imaginative middle grade adventures, and diverse YA fantasy and sci-fi.
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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Elbow Grease
Vroom, vroom! Follow along as John Cena reads Elbow Grease, his new, action-packed picture book about a little monster truck who is determined to compete in the Demolition Derby.
Grown-Up Reads
The Best Grown-Up Reads of November 2018
This month's selection of new titles is sure to satisfy — and will leave you with far less guilt than that third slice of pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
8 Authors on the Scary Stories That Totally Freaked Them Out as Kids
To celebrate Halloween, we asked authors to share a book that left them totally spooked when they were young. From not-so-scary picture books to seriously chilling reads, these are the haunting stories that made a lasting impression.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Giraffe Problems Is a Picture Book That Hits on a Very Human Problem
Jory John and Lane Smith's new collaboration is funny, but it also shows kids that comparing ourselves to others is a trap, and that we are all fantastic the way we are.
Tween
6 Middle Grade Books About Off-Beat Sports for Young Readers
Is your tween more into bowling than basketball? In Your Shoes author Donna Gephart suggests these novels about off-beat sports for tween readers who don’t enjoy playing traditional sports.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Beginning Reader Books To Keep on Your Library’s Shelves
With short sentence repetition and picture clues, these books are accessible for new readers and also have big shelf appeal for a range of ages.
Tween
Setting a Chilling Scene: The Foggy Night and Fairy Tale That Inspired Small Spaces
Small Spaces draws not only from the scares of my beloved Goosebumps, the fairy tales I loved as a child, and the autumn atmosphere ... but also from the portal fantasy that I loved growing up.
Tips & Advice
Helpful Ways to Support Your ADHD Child’s Reading Journey
Dr. Sharon Saline shares some important steps parents can take to help their ADHD child overcome challenges related to reading.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
6 Reasons to Love the Mrs. Peanuckle’s Alphabet Series
There’s a lot to love about the Mrs. Peanuckle’s Alphabet books. Here are six family-approved reasons why it’s a series worth “digging” into.
