Animals
Pre-K
Growing Reader
The Most Lovable Beatrix Potter Stories for Kids
Over 100 years ago, Beatrix Potter wrote stories of crafty and curious animals — and they are as relevant today as they were then. These are some of our favorite books by the beloved creator of Peter Rabbit.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
6 Reasons to Love the Mrs. Peanuckle’s Alphabet Series
There’s a lot to love about the Mrs. Peanuckle’s Alphabet books. Here are six family-approved reasons why it’s a series worth “digging” into.
Pre-K
Brightly Storytime: My Little Golden Book About Sharks
Get ready for Shark Week by reading along with My Little Golden Book About Sharks, a picture book full of fascinating facts for little shark-lovers to sink their teeth into.
Growing Reader
Tween
On Finding a Connection with Horses in Kids’ Literature and Beyond
Horses have taught me a lot: to be patient, to be observant, to think for myself, to enjoy the outdoors and being active, to take pleasure in who the horses are as much as in what they do.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Can We Keep Him? 9 Books About Pet Adoption for Kids
If you’re on the hunt for a new pet or want to introduce your child to the concept of pet adoption or animal rescue, here are nine sweet picture books to read together.
Tween
A Vote for the Human Spirit: Paul Griffin on Being Good to Each Other and Our Animal Friends
Paul Griffin, author of Saving Marty, shares the real-life inspiration for Marty the pig and the unique way in which animals remind us of what's truly important in life.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Bookshelf Must-Have: The Poky Little Puppy
Our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick is a true classic. Beloved by generation after generation of readers, The Poky Little Puppy is as charming, sweet, and stylish today as it was when it was first published in 1942.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: Jon Agee
In Jon Agee's clever new picture book, Life on Mars, a young astronaut travels to Mars, determined to find life on the seemingly deserted planet and prove the naysayers wrong.
Pre-K
Brightly Storytime: How Do Penguins Play?
Your little animal lover will enjoy reading along with How Do Penguins Play?, a delightful Little Golden Book written by Diane Muldrow and illustrated by David Walker.
Pre-K
Brightly Storytime: Hoot and Peep
Lita Judge's Hoot and Peep is a sweet story about a pair of owl siblings, making it a perfect read aloud for young siblings and soon-to-be big brothers and sisters, too.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
17 Picture Books Not to Be Missed in 2017
2017 boasts new picture books from bestselling authors, funny debuts, poetry collections, inspirational biographies, and much, much more.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Emily Winfield Martin on Daydreams, Drawing, and the Delight of Small Things
We chatted with Emily Winfield Martin, author of The Littlest Family's Big Day, about dreams big and small, her favorite critters from children’s literature, and the power and peril in being little in a big world.
