Classic Lit
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.
Tween
Teen
Bookshelf Must-Have: Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice: A Book-to-Table Classic
Our newest Bookshelf Must-Have pick is a timeless tale that has captured the hearts of readers for over 200 years with its admirable heroine and unlikely romance — and this stunning, gift-worthy edition adds a new (delicious!) twist.
Just For Fun
Grown-Up Reads
6 Children’s Stories That Appear in Adult Novels
It should come as no surprise that authors are sometimes influenced by tales for kids. Here are a few favorite grown-up reads that incorporate children’s stories into their narratives.
Growing Reader
Tween
Why Kids Say They Love Fairy Tales
Almost any young person can tell you the basic plot of Cinderella or Hansel & Gretel or Little Red Riding Hood. What is it about this genre of stories that make them so memorable and so loved by kids and adults?
Pre-K
Growing Reader
How Movies Can Help Young Children Enjoy Classic Books
What if the occasional well-placed movie viewing could benefit your kids’ reading lives? When it comes to classic books, enjoying their movie versions has some specific pluses.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
10 Classic Audiobooks for Families
Classics are a sure bet for any family looking to enjoy a book together, and audiobooks provide a great way to introduce young readers to these stories.
Tween
6 Fascinating Things You Might Not Know About Laura Ingalls Wilder
Even if you are a fan like myself, you probably live with a number of misconceptions about Laura Ingalls Wilder. Here are six things you might not know about her life.
Growing Reader
Tween
Dickens for Kids: 10 Books to Introduce the Great Author to Children
There’s much for young readers to love in Charles Dickens's stories, including wonderfully eclectic characters, thrilling adventures, and oft-heartwarming morals.
Tween
Remembering Charlotte’s Web, the Girl I Was, the Mom I Am, and the Teacher I Loved
Charlotte’s Web celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. How many of us remember well the first time we read or heard this beloved story?
Pre-K
Growing Reader
If You Haven’t Read These Dr. Seuss Books to Your Kids, You’re Missing Out
Are you missing out on some of Dr. Seuss's best books to read aloud to kids? See if you know these lesser-known, delightful-to-read stories.
Just For Fun
Reading in the Shadow of Sendak
When author Elisha Cooper was awarded a Sendak Fellowship, he had the rare opportunity to explore Maurice Sendak's summer home and his bookshelves.
Growing Reader
Tween
Knights in Training: Books About Adventure, Chivalry, and Courage for Young Readers
Author Heather Haupt shares how tales of knights and grand adventures can help kids appreciate and embrace the virtues of chivalry, bravery, and compassion.
