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Pre-K
Growing Reader

How Movies Can Help Young Children Enjoy Classic Books

What if the occasional well-placed movie viewing could benefit your kids’ reading lives? When it comes to classic books, enjoying their movie versions has some specific pluses.

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All Ages

Reflecting on the Magic of Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

One father rereads Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! and reflects on what makes the classic book such a lovely choice for babies, graduates, parents, and everyone in between.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s Most Wonderful, Whimsical Children’s Books

We’ve compiled a list of what we consider the essential Amy Krouse Rosenthal for your reading pleasure. We hope you love them as much as we do.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

The Most Lovable Spot Books for Little Readers

With decades’ worth of titles from which to choose in the Spot series, there’s a sweet, cuddly canine tale to suit any little reader’s mood, season, or life experience.

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Teen

The Legacy of Our Bodies, Ourselves — and How One Book Can Change Your Entire Life

When I first held a copy of Our Bodies, Ourselves in my teenage hands, I had no idea the long, steady force it would become in my life.

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Tween

8 Middle Grade Mysteries for Fans of The Westing Game

Ellen Raskin’s The Westing Game is known for its humor, suspense, and intrigue. Once readers have solved Sam Westing’s puzzle, they should keep that love of mystery going with these read-alike options.

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Just For Fun

My Kid Won’t Read the Books I Pick Out for Her Anymore

One father comes to terms with his conflicted feelings about his daughter’s quiet transition to making reading decisions on her own.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Classroom Read-Alouds to Inspire Screen-Free Summer Fun

Here are nine picture books to read aloud in the final weeks of school to spark ideas for simple, tech-free summer fun.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Meet the Illustrator: Mike Curato

Mike Curato’s inspired illustrations have earned him critical acclaim, several awards, and the hearts of readers everywhere. Now art-loving kids and parents can explore What If…, a new picture book about a girl determined to create art, no matter what.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

5 Great Places to Stash Books Around Your Home to Encourage Reading

Weave reading into your family’s everyday life by keeping some of your kids’ books in various locations around your house. Give these convenient places a try!