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Growing Reader

Ka-Pow! Awesome Superhero Books for Young Readers

If you have a young crime fighter at home, we've got just the book (or books!) for you. Saving the world...one page at a time!

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Growing Reader

9 Books That Are Perfect for Your Junie B. Jones Fan

If your emerging reader is a Junie B. addict, here are nine other books they might love, all featuring similarly headstrong young women.

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Pre-K

The Best Books for Soon-to-Be Big Brothers and Sisters

Storytime is a great way to encourage the big sibling-to-baby bond. Here are five great books for soon-to-be big brothers and big sisters.

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Tips & Advice

Ask the Librarians: What Should I Be Asking My Librarian?

We went straight to the source to find out what questions you should be asking your librarian.

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Tips & Advice

What If Your Kid Doesn’t Like to Read?

If you have a kid who really doesn’t enjoy reading, how do you ensure that he or she still has the literacy skills necessary to thrive in the real world?

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Teen

How to Use Your Teen’s Books to Tackle Tough Topics

If your kid is reading tough-subject books, you’re smart to use them as a gateway to that most difficult of parental challenges: talking to your teen. Here’s how.

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Growing Reader

Mystery-Solving Siblings: 5 Action-Packed Books for Kids

If your kids are fans of the Magic Tree House series, here are five other super titles featuring some of our favorite sibling sleuths that they might also enjoy.

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Tips & Advice

Understanding the Common Core: A Primer for Parents

Confused about the Common Core? You're not alone. Here's a look at the basics of the Common Core and a breakdown of what parents need to know.

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Tips & Advice

It’s a Guy Thing: How to Help Boys Become Readers

Our sons are just as capable as our daughters of becoming engaged and excited readers. They may just need a little more help getting there.

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Pre-K

Dinosaur Books for Preschool Kids

What is it about dinosaurs that so captures the imagination of young children? If your child loves dinosaurs, here are eleven dinosaur books for preschool kids that are sure to be a hit.

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Pre-K

7 Tricks to Introducing Your Preschooler to Audiobooks

Audiobooks can be great for young readers, helping them expand their vocabulary and their attention span. See the best ways to get them started on audiobooks.

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Tips & Advice

8 Surprising Facts About Your Local Librarian

What you may not know about your local children’s or young adult (YA) librarian could fill, well, a library.

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