Tips & Advice
Picking the Right Books at the Right Time
It can be hard to figure out what books a child is emotionally or cognitively ready to read. Here are tips for choosing developmentally appropriate books.
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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Fall Books and Activities for the Whole Family
As we ease into the new energy of autumn, here are six fall-oriented books and craft projects to help you and your family make the most of the season.
Baby & Toddler
How to Recreate Library Storytime at Home
It’s great to know how to recreate storytime at home, and beneficial for both you and your little reader. Here are eight ways to storytime like the pros.
Pre-K
Meet the Illustrator: Emma Chichester Clark
Author and illustrator Emma Chichester Clark discusses the artists that moved her as a child, shares photos of the adorable canine that inspired Plumdog, and more.
Tween
The Year of Talking About Possums: A Chat with Holly Goldberg Sloan and Gary Rosen
Read on for a sweet Q&A with the funny, creative couple behind the delightful new book, Appleblossom the Possum.
Growing Reader
Tween
The Ultimate Elementary School Reads: A Perfect Book for Every Grade
If you’re looking to match your kid up with the perfect book for their grade, here are some suggestions that truly capture the elementary school experience.
Tips & Advice
What I’ve Learned from the Books My Kids Love
Here are four things I’ve learned about my sons through the books that have grabbed their attention and won their affection.
Growing Reader
At-Home Reading Activities for 6-Year-Olds
Help your 6-year-old child grow into an expert reader with these fun, at-home reading activities.
Pre-K
Meet the Illustrator: Judy Schachner
Skippyjon Jones author Judy Schachner discusses the artists and habits that influence her work and the importance of supporting children’s enthusiasm for learning.
Tween
17 Grown-Up Books Tweens Can Read
From science fiction to narrative nonfiction, here are “grown-up books” that are appropriate, fun, and enriching for tween readers.
