Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
The Hands-Down Funniest Kids’ Books, According to Authors
To celebrate Humor Month, we asked authors to share their picks for the all-time funniest books for kids. These are the giggle-inducing reads they’ve chuckled at, loved, and gone back to time and again.
Teen
Bookshelf Must-Have: The Beauty That Remains
Looking for a teen book that’ll give you all the feels? This month’s Bookshelf Must-Have pick is a true tearjerker about love, loss, and everything in between. YA readers who enjoy stories packed with emotion will adore every page of Ashley Woodfolk’s The Beauty That Remains.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Lauren Eldridge on Creating the Dreamy Art for Sleep Train
Lauren Eldridge gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the dreamy counting book Sleep Train and shares helpful tips for encouraging kids’ artistic creativity.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Best New Audiobooks for Kids and Families to Listen to This April
Here are some great new audiobooks for kids and families that are sure to be winners whether you're heading out on spring break or sticking closer to home.
Growing Reader
Tween
Book Club for Kids: The Penderwicks
Jeanne Birdsall’s The Penderwicks is a heartwarming, funny story about the adventure-filled summer of a close-knit family. A contemporary tale that feels truly timeless, this middle grade novel is perfect for readers (of all ages!) who enjoy classics like Little Women and Anne of Green Gables.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
The Many Benefits of Sharing Jokes as a Family
Beyond the joy of a good belly laugh, sharing jokes as a family can have all kinds of benefits for kids. Here are some compelling reasons to make joking around a family habit.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: We’re Amazing 1,2,3!
In this very special installment of Brightly Storytime, Ms. Linda hangs with two friends from Sesame Street, Abby and Julia, and reads We’re Amazing 1,2,3! A Story About Friendship and Autism.
Growing Reader
Tween
Books Teachers Recommend for Introducing Children to the Wonder of Words
Read these teacher-recommended books to show children the richness of words, and how words can be used to evoke all kinds of sensations.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Best Children’s and YA Books of April 2018
This month's new releases include fun and imaginative picture books, middle grade reads from some favorite authors, and YA stories sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Grown-Up Reads
The Best Grown-Up Reads of April 2018
From stunning poetry to heartbreaking memoir to a whip-smart comedic novel, these are the most enticing new books for adult readers to pick up this month.