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Tween

Scary Books for Middle Grade Readers

If your tween is ready for stories with thrills and chills, these middle grade books are creepy, fun, and doable for younger horror fans.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

10 Picture Books About Elections and Voting

Get ready for Election Day with engaging picture books that introduce children to the complexities of our electoral process in a kid-friendly way.

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Growing Reader
Tween

No More Robot Reading: How To Help Kids Read With Expression

Ever hear a child read like a robot with no pauses for punctuation and a monotone voice? Try these strategies to improve your child’s oral reading expression.

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Growing Reader

Frightfully Fun Stories To Get Your Kids in the Halloween Spirit

Get ready for goblins, ghosts, and spectacular stories! From silly picture books to eerie early readers, these are the perfect reads for Halloween.

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Tween

Hauntingly Good Ghost Stories for 9- to 12-Year-Olds

These middle grade novels feature ghosts, creepy dolls, and strange worlds, providing scares at every level, from mild (and even funny) to tense and gripping.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Picture Books To Boost Social and Emotional Learning Skills

These picture books present ways to help strengthen a child’s social and emotional learning abilities. Perfect for back to school and throughout the year!

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

Holding Boundaries With Kids: Books To Help Parents Through Tough Moments

These children’s books can help parents set and hold healthy boundaries through tantrums, bedtime battles, sharing struggles, hitting, and hearing “no.”

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Hilarious Printable Lunch Box Knock-Knock Jokes

Slip one of these super-silly jokes pulled from Knock-Knock Jokes and Silly Stories for Kids into your child's lunch box for giggles galore.

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Growing Reader
Tween

16 Outrageously Funny Graphic Novels for Reluctant Young Readers

These irresistible graphic novels full of wordplay, slapstick, silly scenarios, and oddball premises will have young readers laughing out loud.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Picture Books That Celebrate the Fall Season

From pumpkins and cornfields to friendship and fun, these autumn stories are perfect read-alouds.