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Pre-K

Holiday Book Gifts: Ages 3 – 5

This holiday season, shop books that ignite your preschooler's imagination, make them laugh, or teach them something new.

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Baby & Toddler

Holiday Book Gifts: Ages 0 – 2

The best books to gift babies and toddlers offer plenty of opportunities to learn, play, and connect.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

6 Questions To Ask Teachers About Your Child’s Reading Progress

As a literacy specialist and parent, here's what I ask about my kids’ reading progress during parent-teacher conferences.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

15 Laugh-Out-Loud Picture Books for Little Kids

Even the least performative of parents can get a laugh with these hilarious books, but throw in some silly voices and you may just feel like an actual comedian.

Books About Being Thankful
All Ages

17 Books That Show Kids What It Means To Be Thankful

When kids are feeling down, forget their manners, or need a reminder about all the good things they have, these books about gratitude are here to help.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Quiet Activities Kids Can Do During Read-Aloud Time

One of the best ways to get a child to listen to a read-aloud book is by keeping their hands busy. These are some quiet activities for kids to do during read-aloud time.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s & YA Books of November

From cheerful picture books to fast-paced adventure novels, we have your reading needs covered with this month’s best books.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Books To Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

These stories offer young readers an opportunity to learn more about the rich and complex history of Indigenous peoples in North America.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

15 Picture Books To Celebrate Thanksgiving

Introduce the Thanksgiving holiday to the youngest of readers with these delightful picture books featuring some of their favorite characters and holiday-themed activities.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

15 Books To Help Kids Who Are Scared of the Dark

For little ones who fear things that go bump in the night, try reading these reassuring stories to make the dark seem a little less frightening.