Pre-K
Growing Reader
15 Picture Books to Help Kids With Separation Anxiety
Whether preparing for daycare, the first day of school, or any transition, these books are perfect for supporting kids with their social-emotional needs and giving them the confidence to take on new challenges.
Pre-K
Goodbyes Are Hard: A Mother’s Many Feelings at School Drop-Off
Ariella Prince Guttman reflects on the odd mix of emotions around school drop-off that inspired her heartwarming new picture book Wherever You'll Be.
All Ages
BIPOC Children’s Book Authors That Kids Will Love
It’s never too late — or too early — to diversify your child’s bookshelf. Just start with any one of these beloved 14 diverse children's book authors.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Read Your Way to Tokyo! A Summer Games Primer
Is your family ready for the 2021 Summer Games in Tokyo? Here’s a list of excellent books about the big event and elite athletes, all worthy of gold medals.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Economist Emily Oster on Engaging Our Kids in a Covid World
Will you redshirt your summer baby? How do you pick the right summer camp? With less data about the early school years than you might expect, Emily Oster's new parenting book provides parents with a framework for making complex decisions that affect the whole family.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Explore Nature With These Awesome Outdoor Activity Books for Kids
Is your child curious about bugs? Hiking? Birds? Crafts? We have you covered. Check out these fun-filled outdoor activity books and get outside to start exploring!
Tips & Advice
How Books Can Help With Bedtime Challenges
From too much screen time to your child not being tired enough to sleep, there are endless obstacles when it comes to getting your little ones to bed on time. Luckily, books can help!
Tips & Advice
Bedtime Routines From the Brightly Community
Thanks to our wonderful community, we’ve rounded up a few different ways our readers prepare their little ones for bed!
Tips & Advice
How to Put the Kids to Bed and Enjoy Your Evening
Bedtime can be one of the toughest times of the day — but it is also one of the most important times for children. Here are three tips for making bedtime a little easier, so you can enjoy some much deserved "me time."
Tween
A Kid’s Best Friend: 10 Awesome Dog Books for Tweens
From silly to sweet and humorous to heartbreaking, here are a few of our favorite middle grade books about dogs.