Book Wisdom
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Growing Reader
Tween
Check ’Em Out: Kids' Books That Celebrate Libraries
Libraries don’t just physically hold the stories we crave — sometimes, they are characters in the story. Here are some books that celebrate libraries from children’s literature.
Growing Reader
Great Gift Books for Kindergarten Graduates
A sweet way to say "Great start!", celebrate your child's milestone with one of these picture books that make great graduation gifts for kindergarteners.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
We Remember: Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids About 9/11
Reading and understanding have always been necessary to heal the wounds of division and violence. And so, with hope, we bring the next generation with us to the bookshelf.
All Ages
The 22 Best Children’s Book Quotes
One of the best parts of children’s books is the memorable quotes that encapsulate the entire story in a sentence or two. No one will ever agree on the “best” quotes, but here are some of our favorites!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
My Heart: An Ode to Ever-Changing Emotions
Corinna Luyken’s gorgeous, lyrical picture book My Heart is a great primer on love and emotions, tackling these big ideas in a simple and comforting way for readers of all ages.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Learning to Ride Out Uncomfortable Emotions with Grumpy Monkey
A powerful reminder that everyone feels a little cranky sometimes, little readers will recognize the big feelings depicted in Grumpy Monkey.
Pre-K
You’re Missing It! Reminds Parents That Kids Aren’t the Only Ones Who Should Put Down the Screens
In a technology-obsessed world, You’re Missing It! is a real-life notification for kids and parents on the importance of human connection.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
When Sadness Is at Your Door Helps Kids and Parents Approach Big Emotions
Through simple sentences and muted illustrations, Eva Eland's new book gives sadness a face and encourages readers to explore it rather than hide from it or try to fix it.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave Inspires Resilience in Children (and Adults!)
The pressure to meet expectations can be hard for little humans to wrestle with. Jessica Hische’s new picture book tackles this idea head-on.
All Ages
My Path to the Hundred Acre Wood and the World of Winnie-the-Pooh
To celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh Day, January 18, one mom reflects on the long path she took to discovering — and loving — A. A. Milne’s imaginative, accepting, and fun world.
Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up My Kids’ Bookshelves
Can children really embrace Marie Kondo’s rules of decluttering? My kids and I tested her methods on our disorganized bookshelves.
Tips & Advice
How Books Can Help Parents Tackle Tough Topics with Kids
While my daughters and I enjoy reading for fun and entertainment, I’m grateful that books can also encourage us to dig deeper and explore topics that can be tough to talk about with kids.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
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.
Pre-K
Lucy and the String Celebrates Childhood Creativity and Problem-Solving
Lucy and the String doesn’t try to squash that magical sparkle of curiosity by scaring children with big consequences. Instead, it encourages them to get creative and use problem-solving skills to make things right when they’ve made mistakes.
