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Growing Reader

17 Superb Chapter Books for Second Graders

Second graders need books that hold their interest but aren’t so difficult they turn them off to reading altogether. These books are surefire winners.

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Teen

Captivating Historical Fiction for Teens

In this list of historical YA novels, you'll find riveting stories about war, royalty, the quest for freedom, and events that changed history.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Unique Children’s Flashcards To Help Boost Learning

Check out these informative flashcard sets, perfect for catering to kids’ interests and building knowledge, along with suggestions for enjoying them.

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Growing Reader
Tween

16 Nonfiction Books Kids Will Actually Read

Reading nonfiction doesn't have to be a chore for kids. These kid-approved informational books will appeal to even the most reluctant nonfiction readers.

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Pre-K

Wonderfully Wordless Picture Books

Wordless picture books are great for active reading — you can point things out, make sounds, and act out the plot. They're also fantastic for reluctant readers.

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Tween
Teen

15 Contemporary Diverse Novels for Middle Grade Readers

These diverse middle grade books offer authentic stories that resonate with the times in which we live today.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Gross Me Out! Hilarious Poop and Fart Books for Kids

Young readers will adore these stinky stories of our grossest yet often hilarious bodily functions: farts and poops.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

If You Build It … Awesome Construction Books for Little Builders

Little kids love building and big machines like diggers and dump trucks are sure to enjoy these construction-themed books.

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Pre-K

Books About Kindergarten for Kids

Kindergarten can be intimidating for kids in the days leading up to it, but these books can help get them ready for the big day.

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Tween

20 Short Middle Grade Books Under 250 Pages

Having trouble motivating your tween to read? Shorter middle grade books offer zippy pacing and tight prose that moves the plot forward.