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Pre-K

Summer 2015 Preview: The Best Books for Preschoolers

Although your littlest ones may not be reading chapter books yet, there’s no reason not to fill their summer with great stories.

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Tips & Advice

Modernization or Censorship? The Case of the Non-PC Children’s Book

Does editing out potentially upsetting material in books like Pippi Longstocking and Huckleberry Finn make them safe or strip them of their historical context?

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

Bear-Themed Bedtime Books and a Beary Yummy Snack

There’s nothing like tucking your little one into bed with their favorite stuffed bear, a book about sleepy bears, and this un-bear-ably cute bedtime snack.

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Growing Reader

9 Audiobooks for Growing Readers and Their Families

Whether you’re heading off on vacation or looking for something fun to do at home, these nine choices offer a little something for everyone.

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Tips & Advice

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Family Travel Essentials

Planning something epic for summer travel? Here’s our thoroughly modern list of Road Trip Survival Essentials.

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Tween
Teen

Best Books for Boys with Strong Female Characters

I don’t think there are “boys’ books” or “girls’ books.” My hope is simply to provide parents of boys who like more traditionally masculine books with some options that include strong, interesting female characters.

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Tips & Advice

Why Yesterday’s Classics Aren’t Appealing to Today’s Kids

Turns out, there are a few legit, non-video-game-related reasons why kids don’t always find the classics compelling.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

18 Great Learning Games for Car Trips

Car games help make travel time more entertaining and distract your kids from the monotony of the drive. It's even better if those games help your kids learn!

6 Simple Ways to Build Up Your Child's Library on a Budget
Tips & Advice

6 Simple Ways to Build Up Your Child’s Library on a Budget

You want to provide your child with a great selection of books at home, but that can get pricey. See how to make your book-buying dollars go further.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Printables and Activities Starring Your Kids’ Favorite Characters

Whether your child loves to dance with Elmo, can't get enough of Barbie, or is all about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, we've got great printables for them!