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Tween

18 Fantastic Chapter Books for Fifth Graders

Fifth grade is an in-between time when kids should just be kids — and dip their toes into deeper waters, too. With a mix of heartfelt and humorous, fantastical and familiar, the books on this list allow them to do just that.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree

Follow along as Ms. Linda reads aloud from this delightful Halloween classic about three little bears who dare go into an old tree.

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Baby & Toddler

Alphabet Books for Your Little Linguist

Alphabet books are a far more enjoyable way for children to learn the alphabet than flash cards. These ten books explore the alphabet in a creative way.

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Brightly Storytime: With Lots of Love

Join author Jenny Torres Sanchez for a beautiful story about a girl missing her Abuela after moving from Central America to the United States.

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Teen

YA Stories to Inspire Teens to Be Grateful

Seeing stories of hardship through the lens of gratitude can help transform your teen's outlook on life and make them a more positive person. Start with these great reads.

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Tween

Tween Reads to Encourage an Attitude of Gratitude

These 10 middle grade books are a great place to start if you’re looking to tackle the subject of gratitude with tweens.

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Growing Reader

Books to Help Teach Kids About Gratitude

These seven books for early readers will encourage kids to appreciate the good things — both big and small — in their everyday lives.

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Pre-K

Charming Picture Books on the Value of Gratitude

Gratitude creates joy, fosters well-being, and makes us kinder people. These 12 books are an excellent starting place to cultivate gratitude with preschoolers.

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Baby & Toddler

Books on Gratitude for Babies and Toddlers

Fostering feelings of thankfulness and gratitude will help your little ones develop confidence, happiness, and kindness throughout their life.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

No More Bullies! 12 Books About Bullying for Young Readers

Picture books can be a great way to gently bring up the topic of bullying — whether to help kids with an immediate need or prepare them for the future.