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The Best Children’s and YA Books of May 2017
This month's new releases are packed with all manner of literary fun. From a cryptic cipher to taco-loving dragons to a charming rom-com and, yes, even Bigfoot, May has a little something for every kind of book lover.
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Tales as Old as Time: Beauty and the Beast Books for Kids & Teens
With much excitement around the new "Beauty and the Beast" film, young readers are clamoring for more of this treasured tale. These books will keep the magic going.
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Read Globally: 7 Folktales, Fables, and Stories That Introduce Chinese Culture and History to Kids
Learn more about the beauty and wonder of China with these books by Chinese authors, retellings of traditional folktales, and new stories set in China.
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Learn How to Draw This Funny Monkey and Make Someone Smile
Do you know someone who could use cheering up? Want to add some extra wonder to the world? Follow this step-by-step guide to draw a happy picture and pass on a smile.
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8 Visual and Very Fun Biography Series for Young Readers
These visual and captivating biographies of famous and historically significant people are specifically geared towards kids ages 3 to 8.
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Preserving an Ancient Tradition: Why I Write Books About Hawaiian Stories and Culture for Children
The tradition of Hawaiian storytelling, like Hawaiian culture itself, is vast and dynamic — but, as I was conducting research, I realized just how challenging it can be to find accessible sources of Hawaiian storytelling for children.
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Books Like The Hobbit: 12 Epic Fantasies Worth Reading
If you’re looking for the excitements of an epic quest and characters you won’t soon forget, check out these books like The Hobbit.
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How to Read Aloud to a Child That Won’t Sit Still
If your child struggles to pay attention or sit still while you’re reading together, here are five tips that may help.
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Passing the Funny Test: Inside the Illustration Process for Jake the Fake Keeps it Real
Keith Knight's task of creating 13 dozen illustrations based on Adam Mansbach's and Craig Robinson's story was daunting, to say the least! But he had a couple of secret weapons in his corner: his two sons.
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7 Books About the Songs That Have Shaped Our Lives — and History
Here are eight books featuring songs that are more than just melody — they are part of the fabric of our country's politics, protests, and culture.