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Grown-Up Reads

6 Children’s Stories That Appear in Adult Novels

It should come as no surprise that authors are sometimes influenced by tales for kids. Here are a few favorite grown-up reads that incorporate children’s stories into their narratives.

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The Best Children's and YA Books of July

We’ve rounded up the most exciting new books for kids of all ages, including historical fiction, hands-on reads, teen thrillers, a fairy tale retelling, and more!

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Growing Reader

All Aboard! The Best Books for Kids Who Love Trains

From classics starring beloved characters like Thomas the Tank Engine to new picture books, these stories are perfect for young readers obsessed with trains.

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Growing Reader

10 Picture Books To Inspire Children to Get Outside and Explore

Brimming with adventure and joy, these tales will make your whole family want to put down the screens, head outdoors, and explore the beauty of nature.

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The Best Magical Realism Books for Tweens

These captivating novels, which seamlessly incorporate magical elements into real-world settings, provide tweens with the perfect entry to magical realism.

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In Praise of Dog Man and Other Gateway Books for Kids

For a lot of parents, there’s a clear moment in a child’s literary life when reading for reading’s sake becomes a thing. That moment is often triggered by what is called the gateway book.

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Mindfulness and Meditation Made Cool With This Moment Is Your Life (and So Is This One)

Introduce tweens and teens to the benefits of yoga and meditation with this fun and hands-on guide to practicing mindfulness.

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Tween

Why Kids Say They Love Fairy Tales

Almost any young person can tell you the basic plot of Cinderella or Hansel & Gretel or Little Red Riding Hood. What is it about this genre of stories that make them so memorable and so loved by kids and adults?

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Why Historical Fiction Is Important for 21st-Century Kids

In skilled hands, the factual history makes the character’s story feel real, and being immersed in that story makes history come alive for the reader, sometimes in surprising ways. Human emotions are timeless; relationships, social status, age- and gender-appropriate roles and issues are fluid and ever-changing.

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Just For Fun

One Skillet Butter Chicken and Orzo — A Kid-Friendly Dinner Recipe for Families

You'll hear no complaints from picky eaters with this delicious one-pot recipe from Half Baked Harvest Cookbook author Teighan Gerard.