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Growing Reader

Books on Resilience for Growing Readers Ages 6 – 8

These books on resilience for 6- to 8-year-old readers highlight that determination, adaptability, and perseverance can change the world.

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Teen

14 YA Books That Teach Teens Resilience

These 14 books for teens help them see different facets of resilience — and in particular, how it’s a muscle that they can grow and develop.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Our Favorite Caldecott Medal & Honor Books

Considered some of the most stunning and extraordinary picture books for kids, get ready for some award-winning reading with our favorite Caldecott winners and honor titles.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Travel the World With These Picture Books for Children

If you’ve ever dreamed of strolling through the winding streets of Europe, experiencing the vastness of Asia, or learning about the history of Africa, dive into these marvelous picture books about countries around the world.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

Our Favorite Newbery Medal & Honor Books

From fiction to fact-based books, poetry to picture books, these are some of our favorite Newbery award winners and honor titles.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of February 2021

Fall in love with a heartfelt story from your favorite creators, dive back into a beloved series, or get lost in a memorable novel. From poignant picture books to exciting middle grade and young adult novels, here are the must-read books of the month.

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Growing Reader
Tween

Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Pages & Co.: The Bookwanderers

Enter the world of Pages & Co. in the latest Book Club for Kids pick, which follows Tilly — a bookwanderer who can talk to book characters and enter their stories.

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All Ages

Picture Books That Make Great Gifts for Adults

A well-crafted picture book is a work of art, one worth gifting to kids and adults alike. Consider picking up one of these beautiful picture books next time you need a gift for a colleague, friend, or relative.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

All the Feels: 14 Books To Help Kids With Their Emotions

Learning to deal with emotions is an important part of growing up for kids. Here are some great books for helping kids manage their feelings.

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Tween

10 Myths About Middle School-Aged Kids

Judith Warner, author of And Then They Stopped Talking to Me, confronts 10 things people believe to be true about middle school with expert advice and a more realistic approach to this difficult time of adolescence.