Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
12 Great Poetry Books for Kids Ages 0 - 4
With fun rhythm and rhyme, the stories that unfold across the pages of these picture and board books are great first introductions to poems.
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Teen
Must-Read Diverse YA Fantasy Books
Being able to relate to the protagonist of a story — or simply reading a story where the hero looks like you — is a powerful tool for shaping a reader’s perspective. Here are a few of our favorite wonderfully diverse fantasy books for young adult readers.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Screech! Moo! Boom! Chirp! Books That Convey Sound
Whether it’s the “wee-ooh! wee-ooh!” of a fire engine or the “cheep! cheep!” of a little chick, sound words can bring books to life for children and help build early literacy skills. Here are nine noisy favorites for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Picture Books That Introduce Mindfulness and Meditation to Kids
The benefits of mindfulness are numerous. Not just for adults but for kids as well. Here are some favorite children’s books to introduce mindfulness and meditation to kids.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Books for Kids and Tweens Who Love Peter Rabbit
From modern twists on the old tales to next-reads about mischievous rabbits, these books are perfect for kids and tweens that love the Peter Rabbit series.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime Live: Spring Into Stories Together
Celebrate the beginning of spring with your little ones during with this special edition of Brightly Storytime on March 20th at 2pm ET!
Tween
Teen
Middle Grade and YA Books on Mental Disorders and Differences
These fantastic narratives featuring characters dealing with mental disorders can help dispel misconceptions and stigma, and provide tweens and teens with resources to understand a difference and why they – or someone they know – might struggle.
Teen
11 YA Survival Stories Worth Obsessing Over
These fictional reads center on teen characters who rise above their challenges, adapt to their environments, and do whatever it takes to live another day.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Books for Kids Who Love Robots
From a magic potion that turns people into robots to bots who make great friends, these books about robots give children imaginative stories to nurture their on-going fascination with robotics.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
21 Woof-tastic Kids' Books About Dogs
From all-time classics to new favorites, here are some of the best children's books about dogs for all the pooch-loving kids (and parents) out there.
