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Just For Fun

10 Great Quotes That Remind Us Why We Read With Our Kids

Ten insightful quotes from some great literary minds that remind us why we read.

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Tips & Advice

How to Help Boys Become Readers

Our sons are just as capable as our daughters of becoming engaged and excited readers. They may just need a little more help getting there.

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Pre-K

Dinosaur Books for Preschool Kids

What is it about dinosaurs that so captures the imagination of young children? If your child loves dinosaurs, here are eleven dinosaur books for preschool kids that are sure to be a hit.

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Baby & Toddler

8 Baby Shower Books That Won’t Get Returned

Don't gift the obvious. These eight picture books tread the fine line between classic and cool and are sure to be welcome at any baby shower.

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Baby & Toddler

5 Quick Tips for Reading Aloud to Your Baby

When your baby is very little, it can be hard to know what's really going on when you read to them. These tips will help you engage with your baby and her books.

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Pre-K

7 Tricks to Introducing Your Preschooler to Audiobooks

Audiobooks can be great for young readers, helping them expand their vocabulary and their attention span. See the best ways to get them started on audiobooks.

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Grown-Up Reads

True Tales of Kith and Kin: The 10 Best Family Memoirs

From Ireland to Appalachia to Australia, these 10 true tales take us around the globe and inside the homes of some very different, very memorable families.

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Tips & Advice

Book Reading vs. Screen Reading

Are books on iPads considered screen time? What about books on the Kindle? The Nook? The iPhone? Does reading count only when you’re holding a “real” book?

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Just For Fun

Cute Marks the Spot: 9 DIY Bookmarks

If you’re looking for some bookishly fun crafts to do with your kids, try making one of these fun DIY bookmarks.

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Teen

Why Parents of Teens Should Really Read YA

Reading YA books gives adults a window into issues teens are grappling with and provides a helpful springboard for hard conversations.