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Pre-K
Growing Reader

6 Funny Kids’ Books About Terrible Birthdays

If you’re looking for a terrific book that really appreciates the insane energy of a child’s party, here are six entertaining titles your kids will love.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

21 Books for Kids Who Love Winnie-the-Pooh

Kids cannot live by Winnie-the-Pooh alone, so the picture book experts at NYPL have shared their favorite stories that also feature bears as protagonists.

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Just For Fun
Grown-Up Reads

Why I Always Say Yes to ‘One More Bedtime Story’

No matter how long the day has been and no matter how exhausted I may be, I always agree to read "one more book" to my child — and here's why.

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Just For Fun

DIY Delight: Three Ways to Make a Book

Looking for a fun family craft project? Here are step-by-step (and easy!) instructions for creating three different kinds of DIY books with your kids.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

The Perfect Birthday Books for Ages 1–6

Here are some age-by-age suggestions — for ages 1 to 6 — for fantastic books that make the perfect gifts for birthday boys and girls.

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Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice

Bedtime Stories: The Key to a Better Night’s Sleep for Both Kids and Parents

Over time, bedtime reading actually triggers and enhances sleepiness and relaxation. With repetition, bedtime reading becomes a very powerful sleep cue.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Meet the Illustrator: K. G. Campbell

K. G. Campbell reflects on how his comical picture book Dylan the Villain carries on the British legacy of wicked kids in lit, shares practical advice for aspiring artists, and more.

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Teen

10 Book Recommendations for Divergent Fans

Teenagers who loved the dystopian, post-apocalyptic Divergent series are sure to get hooked on these other excellent young adult novels.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

7 Inspiring Books for ADHD Kids and Their Parents

Reading books — whether alone or with a parent — has a calming effect on children and may be especially helpful to kids with ADHD.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Non-Scary Bedtime Books for Independent Readers

This list includes funny, suspenseful, thought-provoking reads that are all kid-approved for a sound sleep.