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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blow out the candles and wish away. We’ve got printables for your kid’s special day.
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.
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.
If you’re plagued with bedtime story stage fright, these should help everyone get to sleep a lot faster.
Chris Grabenstein shares the secret power of funny books for tween readers: When kids are laughing, they don't realize how much they're learning.