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Growing Reader
Tween

Books to Bridge the Mother-Daughter Divide

These essential retro-mom reads are paired with modern-day picks sure to help you relate to your growing, changing middle grade daughter.

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Just For Fun

Red, White, and Rude: Picture Books to Help Politicians Behave Better on the Campaign Trail

In our most kind-but-firm parental manner, we offer some strongly recommended reading to help politicians improve their behavior on the campaign trail.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Why We Should Share Sad and Scary Stories with Kids

Heather Shumaker explains why children need not-so-happy stories in their lives. When books reflect the range of human experience, kids feel wonder, empathy, and relief.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

5 Inspiring Picture Books About Women Who Changed History

The idea that one person can change the world is a wonderful message to share with young readers. Here are five picture books about women who did just that.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

The Best Bookish Birthday Gifts for 5- and 6-Year-Olds

Check out these unique ideas for bookish birthday gifts for 5- and 6-year-olds; they’re beautiful reminders that reading is a time for joy, togetherness, and discovery.

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Baby & Toddler

The Best Bookish Birthday Gifts for 1- and 2-Year-Olds

With toddlerhood comes a slightly longer attention span and an interest in books, which makes them the perfect birthday gift for your 1- or 2-year-old. Here are some great choices.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Reading Pictures: What Comics Can Teach Young Children

Jennifer L. Holm, the author behind the Babymouse and My First Comics series, explains how comics teach kids the building blocks of reading in a visual way.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Birthday Party Time! Printables and Activities

Blow out the candles and wish away. We’ve got printables for your kid’s special day.

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Just For Fun

Night-Night No-No’s: Things Every Parent Should Avoid at Bedtime

As parents, our goal is to get the kids to sleep — but obstacles always get in the way. Here are things you should never do when putting your child to bed.

Shelley Pearsall, author of The Seventh Most Important Thing
Growing Reader
Tween

Blending Fact and Fiction: A Q&A with Shelley Pearsall

We chatted with Shelley Pearsall, author of The Seventh Most Important Thing, about healing heartache with art, how fiction can connect us to the past, and more.