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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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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.

Teacher Reading Aloud to Students
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.

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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.

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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!

child-struggling-to-read
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.

best-childrens-ya-books-august-2018
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.