Pre-K
Growing Reader
7 Beautiful Picture Books to Help Kids Understand Death
Whether it’s the passing of a beloved pet, friend, or loved one, every child has to cope with death at some point. These beautiful picture books will help your child process their sadness and understand why death happens.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
11 Silly Things That Siblings Fight About
New York Times-bestselling duo Jennifer and Matthew Holm, creators of The Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight, recall the things they fought over growing up — things that brothers and sisters still fight about today.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
6 Creative Storytelling Games for Kids
These storytelling games can aid in a child’s neurological development, spark creative thinking, improve vocabulary, encourage imagination, improve listening skills, and develop literacy.
Baby & Toddler
The Surprising (and Scientifically Proven) Benefit of Reading to Toddlers
A recent Rutger's University study found that reading aloud to young children benefits both the parents and children.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Milk Goes to School
Brightly's latest storytime explores the first day of school, which can be both exciting and scary.
All Ages
The Best Children’s and YA Books of August 2019
Packed with heart, humor, and stellar prose, this month’s best new releases are delightfully unmissable.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Perfectly Buggy Insect Books for the Classroom
These eight titles are reliable options to spark children’s interest in insects, build background knowledge, and share big ideas — before the subjects crawl away.
Growing Reader
Tween
Help Kids Power Up on Reading with These Super Series
Power reading is all about the joy of getting hooked by a story and then burning through books at a blazing pace. It’s a great way to reignite your kid’s enthusiasm for reading.
Growing Reader
Tween
10 Impressive Dinosaur and Fossil Books for Budding Paleontologists
These incredible nonfiction books give kids the most up-to-date information about dinosaurs and fossils, sparking curiosity, answering questions, and providing in-depth knowledge for growing minds.
Grown-Up Reads
Why Raising a Screen-Smart Kid Isn’t a Perfect Science
What can we, as parents, do now that screens have taken over our family lives? Julianna Miner, author of Raising a Screen-Smart Kid, shares some insights on how to avoid the bad and take advantage of the good in our constantly connected world.