Baby & Toddler
Books on Growing Up for Kids Ages 0 – 2
From immobile, squawky newborn to busy, opinionated toddler, ages 0 to 2 are full of nothing but growing. All along the way, of course, are plenty of snuggly opportunities to celebrate both the everyday and the momentous milestones through sharing books together.
Grown-Up Reads
The Best Grown-Up Reads of July 2020
July’s best new reads feature a stellar debut set in a Bachelor-adjacent world, the latest from two powerhouses of suspense, an appearance from the one and only Jim Carrey, and more.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Four Developmental Signs Your Child Is Ready for Potty Training
Dr. Jazmine McCoy offers first-time parents tips on how to tell when a child is ready for potty training.
Growing Reader
Kid-Approved Books for Struggling Second and Third Grade Readers
These tips, along with kid-approved book recommendations, will help parents and educators who have a reluctant second or third grade reader on their hands.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
More Than Your Shell: On Helping Kids Embrace Inner Beauty
The author of The Box Turtle examines the difficulties social media poses when it comes to getting kids to embrace their inner beauty and more.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
How to Pet Your Pet: 8 Books That Show Kids How to Treat Animals
If you're looking to adopt a new animal or just want to teach your kids about pets and pet care, here are some books to get you started.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Dan Santat on What The Little Engine That Could Means Right Now
Brightly caught up with Dan Santat, illustrator of the 90th anniversary edition of The Little Engine That Could, about what the Little Blue Engine's mantra of "I think I can" means right now.
Teen
Body Positivity Starts With Parents
Laura Zimmermann, author of the YA novel My Eyes Are Up Here, discusses how being a body positivity champion for your kids starts with applying that positivity to yourself.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
11 Engaging Activity Books for Kids
Whether you’re stuck inside on a rainy day or are looking for something fun to do during quiet time, activity books supply hours of screen-free distraction for young children.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
The David Sibley Birds Coloring Sheets
If your child loves bird watching, or if you're simply looking for a new activity to fill the long days of summer, these five coloring sheets — drawn by Sibley himself — are the perfect fit.