Friendship
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Giraffe Problems Is a Picture Book That Hits on a Very Human Problem
Jory John and Lane Smith's new collaboration is funny, but it also shows kids that comparing ourselves to others is a trap, and that we are all fantastic the way we are.
Pre-K
Lucy and the String Celebrates Childhood Creativity and Problem-Solving
Lucy and the String doesn’t try to squash that magical sparkle of curiosity by scaring children with big consequences. Instead, it encourages them to get creative and use problem-solving skills to make things right when they’ve made mistakes.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
How to Be a Lion Is a Lovely Lesson in Being True to Yourself
With its multifaced protagonist and real-world themes, Ed Vere’s How to Be a Lion is the perfect elixir to counter inside-the-box thinking.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: We're Amazing 1,2,3!
In this very special installment of Brightly Storytime, Ms. Linda hangs with two friends from Sesame Street, Abby and Julia, and reads We’re Amazing 1,2,3! A Story About Friendship and Autism.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Everyone Can Be a Friend: Getting to Know Julia, the Newest Friend on Sesame Street
Author Leslie Kimmelman tells us how the Sesame Workshop team brought Julia, the newest friend on Sesame Street, and her experiences with autism to life.
Tween
A Vote for the Human Spirit: Paul Griffin on Being Good to Each Other and Our Animal Friends
Paul Griffin, author of Saving Marty, shares the real-life inspiration for Marty the pig and the unique way in which animals remind us of what's truly important in life.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Bookshelf Must-Have: We're Different, We're the Same
For our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick, we're turning to our friends on Sesame Street. With warmth, wisdom, and fun, they're showing toddlers and preschoolers the many ways in which we are wonderfully different and, perhaps more importantly, the many ways in which we are alike.
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.
Tips & Advice
How to Show Your Kids It's Awesome to Stand Out
Here are some helpful tips from Kate Peterson — author of You're Weird — to show your kiddos that being unique is cool, even when it doesn’t feel like it.
Growing Reader
Bookshelf Must-Have: Bea Garcia: My Life in Pictures
Calling all doodlers and dreamers! A chapter book that's paced just right for growing readers, our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick is a story packed with creativity, imagination, and plenty of great pictures.
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.
