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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Bookshelf Must-Have: My First Coding Book

Coding is an integral part of many of the things we see, experience, and engage with every day. Our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick teaches kids as young as five the basics of computer programming and shows them how coding fundamentals are all around us.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Brightly Storytime: Here Comes Teacher Cat

Read along with Here Comes Teacher Cat, a charming picture book about adorable kitties who have an unexpectedly fun day at school.

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Tween

A Hilarious and Heartfelt Romp Down the Yellow Brick Road: A Q&A with Holly Goldberg Sloan

Featuring a laugh-out-loud narrator and a cast of memorable supporting characters, Holly Goldberg Sloan's Short is an inspiring story that tweens won’t soon forget.

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Tween

Bravo! 11 Terrific Books for Tweens Who Love Musical Theater

Aspiring thespians and musical theater lovers will uncover all the drama and intrigue of the stage between the pages of these middle grade stories.

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Tween

Brightly’s Book Club for Kids: Short

Filled with laugh-out-loud moments and unforgettable characters, Holly Goldberg Sloan's Short is a heartwarming story that tweens won’t soon forget.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

America the Interesting: 7 Books for Kids About Our Amazing Country

Here are seven books that give us a glimpse into the incredible people, places, and things that make the United States a country to be proud of.

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Tween

8 Ways to Prevent Tweens from Backsliding This Summer

You can prevent dreaded summer learning loss by keeping your kids’ brains engaged throughout the summer. Here’s how.

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Tween

10 Middle Grade Adventures for Kids Interested in But Not Yet Ready for YA

Adventure-loving tweens who are drawn to, but not quite ready for, the thrilling action of teen series like The Hunger Games are sure to get hooked on these fast-paced middle grade stories.

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Grown-Up Reads

Tips & Advice

From Teacher to Parent: Positive Discipline Tools That Work

The Positive Discipline approach provides a model that takes everyday misbehaviors and turns these trying moments into opportunities to teach children the important life skills they’ll need to be successful in the long-term.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Teen

Democracy Begins at Home: Books to Teach Kids About Our American Government

Here are some books that we can read together to begin to pass the torch of democracy and liberty on to our kids. (And maybe we grown-ups can learn a thing or two as well.)

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Growing Reader

Tween

Coding for Kids: A Programming Languages Primer for Parents and Teachers

Confused about what coding explorations are best for kids? Here are some insights to better understand some of the most popular programming languages for beginners.

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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

Growing Reader

Books About Books: 8 Children's Stories That Celebrate the Joy of Reading

These picture books zero in on the pure joy of storytelling and are just the thing for parents who want to plant and nurture the love of reading in their children.

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