Tips & Advice
7 Lessons I Learned from Ali Wong’s Dear Girls
When I cracked the spine of Ali Wong's book, "Dear Girls" — essays written as letters to her two young daughters — I expected to laugh. And I did. I did not expect to learn much about being a mom. But I did anyway.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Yee-haw! 12 Fantastic Picture Books for Country Music Lovers
Pull on those cowboy boots and get ready to honky-tonk! From books by country music stars to stories about rural life, these fabulous picture books are must-reads for avid country music fans and their kids.
Tween
Teen
All-Time Favorite Fantasy Books for Tweens and Teens
Fantasy books bring the imagination to life and allow the impossible to occur. Here are some all-time favorite fantasy books for tween and teen readers.
All Ages
The Best Children’s and YA Books of April 2021
Whether you’re in the mood for a hilarious picture book, an exciting middle grade fantasy novel, or a sweet YA romance, here are the best books publishing this month.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Miss Rumphius
Filled with gorgeous illustrations of faraway places and beautiful flowers, our latest Brightly Storytime is the perfect springtime tale.
Tween
8 Incredible Novels in Verse for Tweens
Poetry packs an emotional punch, and novels in verse are perfect for tweens that feel deeply. These middle grade novels highlight diverse stories of family, fitting in, and finding our way in the world.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Lyrical Picture Books That Encourage a Love of Poetry
A great way to introduce little readers to poetry is through beautiful picture books with lyrical language that shows the world as a place full of wonder. These poetic picture books are the perfect place to start.
Baby & Toddler
Board Books on Wellness for Kids Ages 0 – 2
Whether encouraging mindfulness, helping our toddlers recognize and understand their feelings, or fostering good sleep habits, there are plenty of fun and often hilarious books to light the way.
Pre-K
14 Fantastic Books About Wellness for Kids Ages 3 – 5
From breathing exercises to exploring nature, these fantastic picture books will help you and your child focus on wellness during unpredictable and stressful times.
Growing Reader
15 Books on Wellness for Kids Ages 6 – 8
These books will encourage little readers to eat right, move more, practice mindfulness, and make peace with ever-changing emotions.