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Growing Reader

8 Picture Books I Still Read with My 8-Year-Old

Some kids have a hard time letting go of their books. One 8-year-old shares the picture books he's holding tight to and why he's keeping them around.

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Baby & Toddler

2015 Holiday Gift Guide: Baby and Toddler

Our 2015 holiday gift guide for babies and toddlers is packed with unique, inventive, and fun books and presents for the littlest recipients on your list.

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Growing Reader
Tween

How to Write a Killer Book Report

Use our simple book report checklist to help your child nail the essential elements of their school book reports, reviews, or critiques.

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Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

A Question of Faith: Books and Resources to Help Us Talk to Our Kids About Religion and Spirituality

For some parents, discussions about religion and spirituality are some of the hardest talks to have. Here, some books and resources for kids and parents to help.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

3 Tools for Helping Kids Make and Keep New Friends

The first months of school are a great time to introduce kids to easy-to-remember tools that will help them cultivate new friendships and sprout community.

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Tween

Meet the Illustrator: Anna Bond

Anna Bond, illustrator of the strikingly beautiful 150th anniversary edition of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, talks about her first memories of drawing, her favorite materials, and more.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

Kids’ Music That Won’t Make Parents Want to Tear Their Hair Out

"Old MacDonald" forever on replay at your house? Our friends at the NYPL have rounded up a few children's albums that adults will actually enjoy (yes, really)!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

How to Throw a Perfectly Polka-Dotted Ladybug Girl Party This Winter

Whether you’re hosting a winter birthday party or holiday gathering, these Ladybug Girl-inspired party ideas are sure to keep you cozy and warm inside.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Delightful Videos of Beloved Picture Books

For those times when a video is needed, there are many great adaptations of amazing picture books available. Here are just a few fantastic ones for littles.

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Growing Reader
Tween

The Nonfiction Books Children's Booksellers and Book Experts Are Recommending

We talked to some of our favorite book experts about the nonfiction titles and trends they are most excited about. Here's what they told us.