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Tween

20 Must-Read Fantasy Adventure Tales for 8- to 12-Year-Olds

Offer tweens the chance to escape real life by going on an epic journey through the pages of one of these action-packed fantasy tales.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

Heartfelt and Humorous Book Gifts for Teachers

It takes a special person to be a teacher, and teachers deserve an extra special thank you at the end of the school year. Show your appreciation for the wonderful work they do with these bookish gifts.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

20 Books That Celebrate Mothers and Caregivers

Celebrate Mother's Day with these heartwarming picture books that showcase the extraordinary relationship between a mother and child.

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Growing Reader
Tween

How To Turn Eco-Anxiety into Hope and Joy This Earth Day

For kids who worry about and feel helpless about the environment, here are some tips on turning eco-anxiety into hope.

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Pre-K

Picture Books About Apologies and Forgiveness

These picture books provide heartfelt examples of characters apologizing and offering forgiveness for a variety of mistakes and misdeeds.

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Tween
Teen

Learning the Value of a Dollar: Books To Teach Tweens and Teens Financial Literacy

These great books about money can help teach tweens, teens, and young adults how to properly manage their finances.

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Pre-K

14 Great Rhyming Books for Preschoolers

Young children love to play and rhyming is just that: wordplay. So before it’s too late, not a moment too soon, start reading aloud, your child will swoon!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Books for a Better Planet! 18 Earth-Friendly Reads for Kids

Whether for Earth Day or every day, here are some great children’s books that encourage a love and stewardship of planet Earth.

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Teen

Historical Fiction Audiobooks for Tweens and Teens

From spy thrillers to detective stories, tweens and teens are sure to love these historical fiction audiobooks.

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Empowering Middle Grade Books About Resilient Kids

These page-turning stories for middle grade readers spanning multiple genres offer kids excellent models of resilience in action.