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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Growing Reader
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.