Pre-K
Growing Reader
Where the Heart Is: 7 Books About Home for Kids
For young children, their home is their world, but as they venture out into the wider world, they’ll discover that not everyone’s home is alike. These picture books show kids all different kinds of houses, both real and imagined, and the love that makes them feel like home.
Tween
Subverting Enchantment
Emily Winfield Martin, author of Snow & Rose, explores two different paths to fairy tale retellings: the Winking and the Sincere. The choice is an important one.
Tween
Teen
Katherine Paterson’s List of Recommended Reads for Middle Grade and YA Readers
Katherine Paterson, author of the Newbery Medal-winning Bridge to Teribithia, shares nine books that she recommends for every middle grade and YA reader.
Tween
Teen
10 Unique Journals That Give Tweens and Teens a Place to Reflect and Grow
Journals offer tweens and teens a place to explore their feelings, practice their writing skills, reflect on their goals and dreams, and more.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
9 Toe-Tapping Picture Books Inspired by Popular Song Lyrics
Based on songs written by John Lennon, Mariah Carey, and more, these books bring messages of hope, enthusiasm, and love to young readers.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tutu Strong: Empowering Picture Books for Would-Be-Princesses
These wonderful children’s books go beyond stereotypical princess storylines, and teach young girls about resilience, independence, and self-acceptance.
Baby & Toddler
Baby Shower Book Gifts for Every Astrological Sign
Next time you're shopping for a baby shower gift, consider looking for a sign — the baby-to-be's astrological sign! These astrology-inspired book picks are delightful.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Bookshelf Must-Have: We’re Different, We’re the Same
For our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick, we're turning to our friends on Sesame Street. With warmth, wisdom, and fun, they're showing toddlers and preschoolers the many ways in which we are wonderfully different and, perhaps more importantly, the many ways in which we are alike.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Uni the Unicorn
Read along with Uni the Unicorn, a sweet story about believing in the fantastic, written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrated by Brigette Barrager.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Best Children’s and YA Books of November 2017
November's best new books include beautiful and moving picture books, much-anticipated middle grade novels, and YA reads that will keep you riveted.