Growing Reader
Minding Our Manners: A Quirky Q&A with Delia Ephron
We asked screenwriter, playwright, and bestselling author Delia Ephron about her very funny manners book for children, how best to keep kids in line during the holidays, and what projects she’s working on now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)!
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.
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.