Educator Resources
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
One Step at a Time: 15 Books About Blended Families
Navigating the world of stepfamilies can be difficult, but reading about characters going through the family-blending process can help kids work through it.
Tween
12 Kid-Approved Books for Advanced Fourth and Fifth Grade Readers
It can be hard for advanced readers to find that just right book. Check out these age-appropriate yet challenging books kids recommend as must-reads.
Baby & Toddler
We’re Not Square! 11 Fun Books About Shapes for Toddlers
These books are great for introducing your baby or toddler to basic shapes (and also reminding yourself of a few beyond just circle and square).
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Sweet Picture Books and Rituals for the End of the School Year
These books and activities give students a chance to reflect on all they've learned, share happy memories, and look ahead to a summer of fun.
Growing Reader
Tween
6 Innovative Ways To Use Graphic Novels as Teaching Tools
Check out these teacher-tested ways graphic novels can enrich instruction, boost student comprehension, and engage readers of all levels.
Growing Reader
15 Books That 6- to 8-Year-Old Boys Say Are Must-Reads
These books had 6- to 8-year-old boys raving, either because they made them laugh, were full of adventures, or were so exciting they had to keep reading.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
15 Books That Model Empathy and Compassion for Young Readers
Empathy is not easy to teach, but books that put kindness and inclusion at the forefront can help spark conversations with children about what it means to be empathetic and compassionate.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Fantastic Picture Books for Fans of Mo Willems
Check out these delightful, funny, creative stories if you’re looking for books similar to Mo Willems’ style and wit.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Poetry Is Actually Kinda Cool: Great Poetry Books for Reluctant Poetry Readers
Perfect for the not-so-gung-ho poetry reader, these books do a fantastic job of making poetry stop looking academic and start looking very cool.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Rad Women Your Girls (and Boys!) Should Read About
These notable nonfiction titles for early and middle grade readers show that women have been making history since the beginning of, well, history.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
20 of the Best Level 2 Books for Early Readers
For kids ready to transition to Level 2 books, these engaging fiction and nonfiction books provide developing readers with strong visual clues and predictable sentence patterns.
Growing Reader
Little Detectives: Mystery Books for 6- to 8-Year-Olds
Mysteries get kids to think differently and pay attention to details they might not otherwise notice. Here are 15 great ones.
