Growing Reader
Tween
What Is a ‘Just Right’ Book? Reading Levels Explained
Kids need to read books that they can both decode (read the words) and comprehend (understand the meaning). But how do you find these 'just right' books?
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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
6 Great Read-Together Books for Dads and Daughters
These heartwarming and hilarious picture books are perfect for some father-daughter bonding time.
Tween
Ask the Librarians: What Sci-Fi Books Are Good for 9-Year-Olds, But Not Too Scary?
The librarians at the New York Public Library answer your questions. This time: great books for young sci-fi fans that won't keep them up at night.
Tips & Advice
10 Points on the Power of Poetry
Reading and writing poetry remind us that language is not just something we learn; it’s something we actively take part in making.
Grown-Up Reads
Squeeze Reads: Great Books for the Time-Crunched
These are the kind of reads that can be nibbled on in short bites, that proceed at a fast clip, or aren’t too long. In short, perfect for busy parents!
Baby & Toddler
The First Books I Wanted to Read to My New Baby
Janssen Bradshaw shares the eight books she most wanted to read to her new baby girl.
Growing Reader
A Reader’s Best Friend: The Many Benefits of Reading with Animals
Reading to a dog, or any pet, gives children a safe environment to practice their reading, make mistakes, and grow as a reader. Plus, it's fun!
Growing Reader
Tween
When Bigger Is Better: 8 Unforgettable Books About Big Families
Big families make for ready-made playmates, great adventures, and exciting stories. From silly to sweet, these eight families are ones you'll remember.
Teen
Thumbs Up From Dad: Arwen Elys Dayton’s Seeker
Seeker passed my first personal test — it sounded interesting. And it passed my first dad test, too — it sounded like it had a strong female protagonist.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Going Ape for Reading: 11 Great Gorilla Books
Check out these delightful stories in which gorillas deliver pizza, make new friends, ride the subway, and even solve crimes.
