Pre-K
Growing Reader
Phonological Awareness: Why This Skill Set Is So Important for Young Readers
Teaching kids the sounds of spoken language is an important first step toward reading and writing. With these tips it’s easy to playfully develop these skills throughout your daily life.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
A Blue Kind of Day Tackles Big Feelings and Empathetic Support
Expressive illustrations and simple, relatable language make this the perfect book to talk to kids about big feelings and model ways to support loved ones when they feel sad.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Dollars and Cents: 11 Picture Books About Money for Children
These titles offer many lessons about money, making them excellent resources for teaching kids about earning, saving, and spending.
Pre-K
Fresh Air & Fun: Why Outdoor Play Is Essential for Child Development
Giving kids the chance to be outside allows them not only to run and play but also to stretch their imaginations and their ability to learn.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Great Audiobooks for Bedtime Listening
Young readers are sure to have sweet dreams after listening to these audiobooks as part of screen-free family time before bed.
Pre-K
Brightly Storytime: Patience, Patches!
Can the rambunctious pup Patches learn to adjust when his moms bring home a new baby? Follow along with our latest Brightly Storytime to find out!
All Ages
27 Children’s & YA Books Written by Asian Authors
May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Celebrate with these children's and young adult books written by Asian authors.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Kids' Books on the Experiences of Asian American Immigrants
Share these stories on the complex, multi-layered experiences that millions of children and teens have when they journey from the East.
Tween
A Balloon-Filled Celebration of Teachers
Chris Grabenstein, author of the Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series, shares the heartwarming story of the teacher who helped him realize his future as a writer, making her the inspiration behind his latest book.
Pre-K
Nosotros: On the Bond Between Mother and Child
Author Paloma Valdivia reflects on how nightly bedtime struggles with her son led to the unshakable bond between them.