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Tween

Bookshelf Must-Have: Rump

We’ve all heard the story of Rumpelstiltskin, the greedy guy who spun straw into gold for the miller’s daughter in exchange for her firstborn child. But is that the real story? Adventure, humor, and magic abound in this Bookshelf Must-Have pick for middle grade readers.

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Tween

Jump Rope Dreams: On Discovering Double Dutch as a Child

On weekends, Doreen Spicer-Dannelly and her siblings were allowed to play outside, and going to the neighborhood playground was the highlight of her week. There, in the heart of Brownsville, was where she fell in love with Double Dutch.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Llama Llama Loves to Read

Follow along with Llama Llama Loves to Read and watch as everyone’s favorite little llama and his classmates learn their ABCs, identify sight words, and read stories!

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Growing Reader
Tween

What To Do When Your Child Says, ‘But Everyone Can Read But Me’

It's not uncommon among young readers who struggle to have low self-esteem when it comes to books. Here are a few things you can say and do to help them.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

The Best Children’s and YA Books of August 2018

From playful picture books to diverse YA reads, there’s plenty of reading fun to be had this month. Here are some of the kids’ titles we’ve been most excited about.

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Grown-Up Reads

The Best Grown-Up Reads of August 2018

From eye-opening nonfiction to jaw-dropping fiction, this month offers books so riveting and transportive, you’ll completely forget your end-of-summer blues.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

How to Be a Lion Is a Lovely Lesson in Being True to Yourself

With its multifaced protagonist and real-world themes, Ed Vere’s How to Be a Lion is the perfect elixir to counter inside-the-box thinking.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

11 Picture Books That Teach Kids About Letter Writing

Despite the rise of technology, kids still need to know how to write a letter to someone, even if it’s via email. Use these playful picture books in the classroom to model communication, letter structure, and writing with voice.

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Grown-Up Reads

8 Nonfiction Books About Single Parenthood

These reads from and about single parents can answer different needs and questions, enlighten, and — perhaps most important — make “single” feel less “alone.”

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Growing Reader

Meet the Illustrator: Jen Betton

In her new picture book, Hedgehog Needs a Hug, Jen Betton tells the story of a hedgehog who wakes up feeling a little down in the snout. Will he ever get the hug he needs to feel better?