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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader

11 Classic Fairy Tales That Won’t Give Kids Nightmares

Some of the original fairy tales are dark and violent. Thankfully, there are plenty of picture books that retell classic fairy tales without all the nightmare-inducing scary bits that might scar your children for life.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween

March's Reading Challenge for Kids

March brings spring (or so we hope!) and it also brings plenty of new reasons to read. Here are 10 challenges to keep kids' page-turning motivation strong.

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Tips & Advice

How Raising Boys Has Changed Over Time

Cara Natterson, MD, author of Decoding Boys, discusses how raising boys has changed — and why it's now more important than ever to have conversations with them.

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Teen

Books for Fans of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before

If you or your teen love the story of Lara Jean Covey, Peter Kavinsky, and all the other boys, then you're sure to delight in these books for fans of To All the Boys I've Loved Before

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Tween

7 Fun and Engaging Books About U.S. Presidents for Tweens

Whether your child wants to learn more about our country’s leaders or you just want to brush up on your facts, reading children’s books about U.S. presidents is a fun and enjoyable way to do it.

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Tips & Advice

How Becoming a Parent Made Me Understand My Own

Author of Oksana, Behave!, Maria Kuznetsova discusses her Ukrainian mother's superstitions and why she understands them a little more now that she's also a mother.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Spread the Love: Valentine’s Day Printables & Activities

Valentine’s Day is fun to celebrate at any age, and these free, exclusive printables will make the holiday even sweeter.

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All Ages

The Best Children’s and YA Books of February 2020

From picture books about democracy to novels starring gender-creative and LGBTQIA+ kids, February's best new books are welcome additions to any home or school libraries.

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Baby & Toddler

7 Books on Equality for Babies & Toddlers

These books are ideal for helping us chart the course toward a more inclusive future by showing young children the importance of equality and beauty in diversity.

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Pre-K

12 Books About Equality for Kids Ages 3-5

Promoting equality at school and home is essential for helping children understand the diverse and inclusive world we live in today. These books for kids ages 3-5 can help.