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Pre-K

10 Books for Young Readers Who Enjoy The Rainbow Fish

Whether your child loves The Rainbow Fish’s illustrations or you’re on the hunt for stories with teachable messages, here are ten picture books to try.

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Tween

20 Books for Middle Schoolers

Here are 20 books for kids — ranging from funny to sad to dramatic — that accurately portray the ups and downs of middle school life, and how to survive it.

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Growing Reader

Magical Chapter Books to Introduce 6- to 8-Year-Olds to Fantasy

With smaller page counts, simpler plots, larger text, and illustrations on almost every page, these early chapter books are an excellent way to introduce your child to the wild and magic world of fantasy novels!

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Growing Reader

7 Binge-Worthy Audiobook Series for 7-Year-Olds

Listening to an audiobook series builds a love for storytelling, strengthens attentive listening skills, and builds pronunciation confidence. Check out these audiobook bundles perfect for your seven-year-old!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

How to Use Decodable Books to Support Readers at Home

Just like we teach tricks for making shoelaces into “bunny ears” or give kids training wheels, we can intentionally adjust the job of reading to help kids practice and improve. Decodable books are an excellent tool for this!

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Teen

12 Diverse YA Romance Novels To Swoon Over

These swoony romance stories feature diverse characters and a fresh blend of love and culture, bringing a sense of realism to the genre.

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Tween

It’s Complicated: 11 Books for Tween Girls

Not only do these 11 books give tween girls something to relate to, they also give parents an inside look at what their kids are experiencing.

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Tween

How To Help Your Kids Make New Friends

Author Jennie Allen shares her tried-and-true tips that kids can use to make new friends, combat loneliness, and gain confidence.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

The Very Best of Oliver Jeffers

Sweet, thought-provoking, and funny, Oliver Jeffers’ stories will grab hold of you whether you’re five or 95. If you’re new to the Jeffers-verse, buckle up! These books will make you a lifelong fan.

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Tween

Libros En Español: Top Picks for Middle Grade Readers in Spanish

From tales of friendship to epic quests, this collection offers endless opportunities for tween readers to explore, imagine, and grow.