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Tween
Teen

10 Kids’ Audiobooks Inspired by Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Mythology

We've rounded up some of the most fun-filled folktale, fairy tale, and mythology-inspired audiobooks for tweens and teens.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

8 Picture Books About Following Your Dreams

These excellent stories follow characters who pursue their passions, even in the face of adversity, and encourage young readers to think about their own dreams and what it would take to accomplish them.

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Tween

10 Female-Led Novels That Tween Boys (and Girls) Love

These middle grade books draw in boy and girl readers alike with their engaging plots, rich settings, and strong female protagonists.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

A Printable Educator’s Guide to We’re All Wonders

Teach your students to Choose Kind with these discussion questions and classroom activities inspired by R. J. Palacio’s We’re All Wonders and aligned to Common Core Standards.

Be Your Best Bear!
Pre-K
Growing Reader

The Best Berenstain Bears Books to Tackle Common Growing-Up Challenges

Since the first Berenstain Bears book was released in 1962, readers have been through a lot with Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister Bear. Here are some of the most relatable stories in the series.

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Tween
Teen

11 Contemporary Diverse Novels for Middle Grade Readers

These diverse middle grade books feel truly contemporary. They offer authentic stories driven by character development, rich narrative voice, and modern-day plots, and they don’t shy away from difficult-to-grasp concepts.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Listen to an Excerpt of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, Read by Ashley Judd

In this excerpt from an audiobook about fierce females in history, actress Ashley Judd introduces readers to the life of Astrid Lindgren, author of Pippi Longstocking.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

8 Classroom Read-Alouds and Activities to Start the School Year

Sharing great books encourages students’ critical thinking through rich discussion, coaxes them to come together as a group of learners, and fosters warmth, wonder, and respect among peers.

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Baby & Toddler

7 Baby Books to Encourage First Words

Encourage your baby’s burgeoning language skills with these engaging and fun books, perfectly designed to help your little one find those first words.

magic-tree-house-book-for-every-reader
Growing Reader
Tween

There’s a Magic Tree House Book for Every Kind of Reader

First launched in 1992, the beloved Magic Tree House now comprises dozens of books. With so many options, how do you know where to start? We've compiled a go-to guide.