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Tween

19 Holiday Gift Ideas for 9- to 12-Year-Old Readers

We’ve collected some amazing books and book-related gifts for all kinds of 9- to 12-year-olds — whether they’re into computers, animals, magic, cooking, or something else!

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Growing Reader

21 Holiday Gift Ideas for 6- to 8-Year-Old Readers

With so many beautiful picture books, chapter books, and book-inspired items for 6- to 8-year-olds, there's no shortage of good gifts to give this holiday season!

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Pre-K

15 Holiday Gift Ideas for Book-Loving 3- to 5-Year-Olds

Create lasting memories with your 3- to 5-year-old this holiday. Our gift guide is full of fun and festive ideas that are perfect for your pre-K reader.

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Baby & Toddler

22 Holiday Gift Ideas for Baby & Toddler Bookworms

Those first holiday gifts for little ones are so special! Our baby and toddler gift guide is chock-full of fun and festive ideas to inspire budding bookworms.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Where the Heart Is: 7 Books About Home for Kids

For young children, their home is their world, but as they venture out into the wider world, they’ll discover that not everyone’s home is alike. These picture books show kids all different kinds of houses, both real and imagined, and the love that makes them feel like home.

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Tween

Subverting Enchantment

Emily Winfield Martin, author of Snow & Rose, explores two different paths to fairy tale retellings: the Winking and the Sincere. The choice is an important one.

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Katherine Paterson’s List of Recommended Reads for Middle Grade and YA Readers

Katherine Paterson, author of the Newbery Medal-winning Bridge to Teribithia, shares nine books that she recommends for every middle grade and YA reader.

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Teen

10 Unique Journals That Give Tweens and Teens a Place to Reflect and Grow

Journals offer tweens and teens a place to explore their feelings, practice their writing skills, reflect on their goals and dreams, and more.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

9 Toe-Tapping Picture Books Inspired by Popular Song Lyrics

Based on songs written by John Lennon, Mariah Carey, and more, these books bring messages of hope, enthusiasm, and love to young readers.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Tutu Strong: Empowering Picture Books for Would-Be-Princesses

These wonderful children’s books go beyond stereotypical princess storylines, and teach young girls about resilience, independence, and self-acceptance.