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26 Picture Books You Won’t Want to Miss This Fall

Fall 2015 is packed with eagerly anticipated sequels, new creations from beloved authors, debuts from talented first time writers/illustrators, and more.

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Tween

10 Classics for Kids (That They’ll Actually Enjoy Reading)

The eleven classics listed here all share an important characteristic: they’re interesting to real readers!

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Growing Reader

Tween

Chomp-tastic! 14 Superb Shark Books for Hungry Readers

Have a shark-loving kid on your hands? Here is a list of amazing shark books – both funny and informative – kids can sink their teeth into.

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Pre-K

Ask the Librarians: What Are the Top 3 Books to Read Before Starting Kindergarten?

The librarians at the New York Public Library answer your questions. This time: fun and clever books for kids to read before starting kindergarten.

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Growing Reader

Summer 2015 Preview: The Best Books for 6- to 8-Year-Olds

Your growing reader is finally ready to conquer books on their own and summer is a perfect time to get some extra reading in. Here are twenty great choices.

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Baby & Toddler

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Growing Reader

Bear-Themed Bedtime Books and a Beary Yummy Snack

There’s nothing like tucking your little one into bed with their favorite stuffed bear, a book about sleepy bears, and this un-bear-ably cute bedtime snack.

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Growing Reader

9 Audiobooks for Growing Readers and Their Families

Whether you’re heading off on vacation or looking for something fun to do at home, these nine choices offer a little something for everyone.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Everyone's Favorite Class Pet Gets a New Nickname! Brightly Talks with Humphrey Author Betty G. Birney

Author Betty Birney shares the real-life inspiration behind the Humphrey books, how she got her start, and her best advice for young writers.

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Baby & Toddler

The First Books I Wanted to Read to My New Baby

Janssen Bradshaw shares the eight books she most wanted to read to her new baby girl.

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Growing Reader

A Reader’s Best Friend: The Many Benefits of Reading with Animals

Reading to a dog, or any pet, gives children a safe environment to practice their reading, make mistakes, and grow as a reader. Plus, it's fun!

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Going Ape for Reading: 11 Great Gorilla Books

Check out these delightful stories in which gorillas deliver pizza, make new friends, ride the subway, and even solve crimes.

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Growing Reader

How to Draw the Walrus from The Baseball Player and the Walrus

Ben Loory and Alex Latimer to give us the inside scoop on their new book The Baseball Player and the Walrus, including a step-by-step illustration how-to!

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