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Growing Reader
Tween

Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Red

This month’s Brightly's Book Club pick is a twist on a favorite fairy tale. Red will take you off the beaten path and into a world of magic.

Boredom busters for kids of all ages
Just For Fun

15 Comebacks to Kids Who Say ‘I’m Bored!’

Turn downtime into creativity time! Next time your kids come to you complaining of boredom, suggest one of these boredom-busting ideas.

Snappsy Brightly Story time
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)

This installment of Brightly Storytime — our video series for kids — features a video of Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book), written by Julie Falatko and illustrated by Tim J. Miller.

YA Thrillers
Teen

6 YA Thrillers Too Good to Put Down

As a reader, there are few things more enjoyable than turning the page and being utterly shocked by what comes next. These YA thrillers promise that and more.

dont-go-elephant-and-piggie
Pre-K
Growing Reader

One Mom’s Fond Farewell to Elephant & Piggie

As I contemplate the end of this special series, I think about what it’s meant to our family. Here are five reasons why Elephant & Piggie deserve a place on every family’s bookshelf!

Bernadette Noll's tips for family creativity
Tips & Advice

Let’s Get Creative! 10 Tips to Find Fun and Inspiration as a Family

If you want to create, connect, and have fun as a family, here are ten simple ideas to help you get the most out of creative family time.

Elisha Cooper watercolor
Just For Fun

An Illustrated Guide to the Best Places to Read with Children

When my daughters were young, we read all over the city. They are older now, and read without me, but I hope that these places where we used to read, and the books we read there, will stay with them.

Taking-Kids-On-Vacation
Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice

You Deserve a Vacation, Too: What to Do If Your Kid Is a Terrible Traveler

It is actually possible to take a fantastic family trip — and if you are lucky enough to have the time and the resources to travel with your kid, you totally should. However, you should read this first.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Silent and Strong: 15 Books for Kids and Teens Who Are Introverts

Whether kids or teens are looking for validation, acceptance, or tips on handling social situations, there are great books for all kinds of introverts.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Our Mother-Daughter Book Club: The BFG

We asked Susan and her daughter Emma to share a bit about their experience reading The BFG. Here’s what they had to say about the genius of Roald Dahl, the power of belief, and the strength of the “small”.