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The Most Exciting Picture Books Coming in 2026

Get excited for 2026! Discover upcoming picture books filled with heart, humor, and gorgeous art. See the new stories kids will love next year.

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Feel-Good YA Books for the Holiday Season

If you want stories about kissing under the mistletoe, snowy resorts, and young love, you can’t go wrong with one of these fantastic YA novels.

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Creative Journals To Inspire Young Kids

Grab your pencils and pens! These enticing journals spark creativity and develop self-awareness in children. And they make great gifts.

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Season’s Readings: Gift Guides, Holiday Stories, and More!

From unique, thoughtful gift ideas for every kid and teen reader on your shopping list to festive reads that light up the season, you’ll find everything you need to celebrate this holiday.

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Giftable Picture Books for Kwanzaa: Meaningful Zawadi for the Holiday Season

Celebrate Kwanzaa with stories kids will love! Discover meaningful picture books that honor family, heritage, and the seven principles of Kwanzaa — perfect for gift giving.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Delightful Santa Stories for Kids

Discover fun and heartwarming children’s books that bring old Saint Nick to life — perfect for festive storytelling & holiday gift ideas.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Delightful Children’s Books for Hanukkah

If you’re searching for Hanukkah gifts for children, look no further than these beautiful and fun books, which shed new light on the Festival of Lights.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Books That Celebrate Diverse Holidays and Traditions

As the holiday season approaches, it’s important to remember there are a diverse set of holidays available to explore. Here are great picture books that introduce kids to diverse holidays and traditions.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Christmas Activity Books That Make Great Stocking Stuffers for Kids

Filled with puzzles, coloring pages, and festive games, these Christmas-themed activity books promise hours of fun and entertainment.

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The Best YA Books of 2025

We've rounded up the best, boldest, and most exciting books from 2025 that YA readers everywhere should know about.