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Growing Reader

8 Picture Books To Help Kids Feel Comfortable in Their Own Skin

These confidence-building stories show little kids that they can and should be themselves by embracing what makes them unique.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

A Printable Educator’s Guide to Emmanuel’s Dream

Teach your kids about strength and perseverance with this Common Core-aligned teaching guide to Emmanuel’s Dream, a picture book based on a true story.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: All Are Welcome

Settle in and read along with All Are Welcome, a beautiful, reassuring picture book that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

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All Ages

Easy Ways To Encourage Your Kids To Read More

How can you get your kids to read more this year? We've rounded up fun and easy ways to encourage your kids to engage with books, no matter their age.

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Tween

Not Just for Car Rides: When to ‘Read’ Kids’ Audiobooks at Home and in the Classroom

As a teacher and a mom, I’ve found that audiobooks can be used in a variety of settings for specific learning purposes both at home and in the classroom.

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Tween

Teen

Read Globally: 6 Kids’ Books Inspired by the Dominican Republic

We’ve collected a few picture books and middle grade reads that capture just a small piece of the beauty of the Dominican Republic.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Bookish Fun for Winter: A January Reading Challenge for Kids

Kickstart the new year by resolving to read more great books! Use these ten reading challenges to help guide the way.

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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

Growing Reader

6 Tips for Enjoying Nonfiction with Young Children

There’s a strong case for including informational text in your family’s reading diet. Here are some tried-and-true tips for making reading nonfiction to young kids enjoyable.

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Tips & Advice

The Difference a School Librarian Can Make, According to One Dad

I consider myself lucky that my daughter got to experience having a really amazing school librarian. I can’t begin to tell you the difference it made to her elementary school years.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

Walking in a Bookish Wonderland: A December Reading Challenge for Kids

This month’s reading challenge encourages kids to celebrate their year in reading, continue cozying up with new stories, and make some space on their bookshelves as the year draws to a close.

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Growing Reader

A Printable Educator’s Guide to Using Picture Books in the Classroom

This free Educator’s Guide contains picture book recommendations and activities that are aligned to Common Core standards and explore themes like family, friendship, history, and folklore.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

Books To Teach Kids About Cause and Effect

Teaching kids cause and effect develops critical thinking skills important for all ages of children. We hope these books guide kids into many thoughtful conversations that spill over into decision-making in their daily lives.

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