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Books To Teach Kids About Cause and Effect

Teaching kids cause and effect develops critical thinking skills important for all ages of children. We hope these books guide kids into many thoughtful conversations that spill over into decision-making in their daily lives.

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Bookful Is a New Reading App That Embraces AR and a Love of Books

By bringing children’s books to life through augmented reality, Bookful offers all kinds of learners a fun way to further engage with stories they know and love.

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Strategies to Improve Kids’ Nonfiction Reading Comprehension

Since nonfiction comprises a large bulk of middle school and high school reading, it’s essential we help them learn specific nonfiction reading comprehension strategies.

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An Educator’s Guide To Building Empathy With Books

Download and print this free Educator’s Guide filled with discussion questions and activities that help students explore themes like empathy, compassion, and inclusion through middle grade stories.

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Bookshelf Must-Have: Unlock Your Imagination

Searching for ways to keep your children entertained and learning throughout the chillier months? Look no further! Our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick is an activity book that’s packed with imagination-building, boredom-busting projects and games for kids.

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The Best Children’s and YA Books of November 2018

Our top picks for the month include a mix of charming picture books, imaginative middle grade adventures, and diverse YA fantasy and sci-fi.

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Brightly Storytime: Elbow Grease

Vroom, vroom! Follow along as John Cena reads Elbow Grease, his new, action-packed picture book about a little monster truck who is determined to compete in the Demolition Derby.

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The Best Grown-Up Reads of November 2018

This month's selection of new titles is sure to satisfy — and will leave you with far less guilt than that third slice of pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving.

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8 Authors on the Scary Stories That Totally Freaked Them Out as Kids

To celebrate Halloween, we asked authors to share a book that left them totally spooked when they were young. From not-so-scary picture books to seriously chilling reads, these are the haunting stories that made a lasting impression.

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Giraffe Problems Is a Picture Book That Hits on a Very Human Problem

Jory John and Lane Smith's new collaboration is funny, but it also shows kids that comparing ourselves to others is a trap, and that we are all fantastic the way we are.