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Tween

Bookshelf Must-Have: The Sand Warrior

Action-packed storytelling, amazing artwork, adventure, and magic combine in our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick, an out-of-this-world graphic novel for tweens.

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Tween

Guys in Love: Great Reads for Tween Boys Who Are Crushing

One day they'll look back at the crushes, heartaches, and misunderstandings and laugh. Until then, these heartfelt and humorous books should see them through.

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Pre-K

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Preschool

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you are looking for a preschool program and navigating the first years of school. Here are seven key things to know.

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Tween

Showing the Next Generation the Heroism and Courage of 9/11 Through Story

We chatted with Tom Rinaldi about adapting his book The Red Bandanna, a stunning biography of a young man who saved several lives on 9/11, for middle grade readers.

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Growing Reader
Tween

When Reading Is Hard: A New Way to Help Your Child Move Forward

How can parents support kids through reading challenges without adding to the pressure the child may already be feeling? A strength-based approach can help.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

If You Haven’t Read These Dr. Seuss Books to Your Kids, You’re Missing Out

Are you missing out on some of Dr. Seuss's best books to read aloud to kids? See if you know these lesser-known, delightful-to-read stories.

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Just For Fun

Adorable Picture Book Artwork for Nurseries, Kids’ Rooms, and Beyond from Penguin Print House

Enter for the chance to win a print from the new Penguin Print House collection, a $100 credit to Framebridge, and a collection of picture books.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Simple Gestures to Spark Greater Compassion: Holly McGhee on Her Timely Story for Children

Come with Me is a story about spreading kindness and compassion in troubled times. Here, Holly M. McGhee shares the inspirations behind the timely tale.

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Grown-Up Reads

13 Books Everyone Will Be Talking About This Fall

Whether you’re looking to read some new literary fiction, sci-fi, nonfiction, thrillers, or anything in between, fall 2017 has it all.

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Tween

Cassie Beasley on Hidden Talents, Hard Work, and Tangling with Swamp Creatures

We were thrilled to chat with Cassie Beasley to get an inside look at the inspiration behind her highly anticipated new book, Tumble and Blue, hear what messages she hopes readers will take away from the story, and discover her quirky little talent.