Family and Friendship
Growing Reader
10 Books About Friendship for Kids Ages 6 – 8
These books teach growing readers that we can be friends with people who are different from us, and that friendship requires compromise, kindness, and problem-solving.
Baby & Toddler
Books About Friendship for Babies and Toddlers
Sensitive, vibrant, and compassionate, these heart-warming tales will introduce the littlest of readers to the power of true friendships.
Grown-Up Reads
Ups, Downs, and Everything In-Between: 11 Great Books About Female Friendships
Studies show that having true friends helps us in many ways. Here are a few books that celebrate the joy (and heartbreak) of friendship.
Pre-K
13 Must-Have Books for 4-Year-Olds
No matter how many shiny, new titles my four-year-old inherits, these are the books she loves (and I love) to read over and over again.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Are You a Jasper or an Ollie? Author Alex Willan on Helping Kids Be Self-Aware
It takes a bit of self-awareness to recognize the effect our behavior has on the world around us. That’s the central message Jasper & Ollie, a new picture book by Alex Willan.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
6 Sweet Picture Books Perfect for Single Moms and Their Families
These children's books offer wonderful stories and messages for the millions of perfectly whole and happy families that happen to be led by single moms.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
12 Funny and Real Tales of Friendship Gone Wrong for Kids
Friendships can sometimes go awry. These funny and relatable tales of the occasionally bumpy road to togetherness are great for young readers.
Tween
Better Together: 10 of the Best Friendships in Middle Grade Lit
Middle grade books are full of beautiful friendships that teach us about strength, forgiveness, courage, loyalty, and love.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: My Friend Maggie
Read along with this video of Hannah E. Harrison's My Friend Maggie, a simple and sweet story about a friendship put to the test.
Tween
Teen
Forging Quiet Friendships: Tips To Help Introverted Kids Make True Friends
There’s no single trick to finding a true, devoted friend, but the tips offered here can help kids who are more introverted form valuable connections.
Tween
10 Thoughtful Novels That Deal with Divorce for Tweens
If you know a middle grade reader who is struggling to understand their parents’ separation or divorce, we hope these books will help them feel a little less alone.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
10 Great Picture Books for Military Families
As a military spouse, I’ve seen firsthand the unique challenges families like mine face. From the highs of reunions to the lows of separations, these reads are excellent resources for families along their military journey.
