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Cool to Be Kind: Children’s Books That Champion Kindness

A little kindness goes a long way. These board books and picture books celebrate kindness and help young kids remember how and why they should be kind.

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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

Growing Reader

An Attitude of Gratitude: Books That Show Kids What It Means To Be Thankful

When kids are feeling down, forget their manners, or need a reminder about all the good things they have, these books about gratitude are here to help.

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Teen

Classics That Won’t Have Your Teen Reaching for the CliffsNotes

Classic literature can feel intimidating for teens Here are a few works of classic literature that that teens will find both engaging and accessible.

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Tween

Books That Teach Tweens Important Life Skills

Books are an excellent way to encourage tweens to learn how to cook, clean, camp, use money, and deal with challenging social situations. Here are some fantastic titles that teach life skills to tweens.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Ride On! 11 Enjoyable Books About Bicycles for Children

From trikes to training wheels to two-wheel bikes, there's something for every little cyclist on this list of books about bikes for kids.

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Growing Reader

You Can Do It! Children’s Books That Promote a Growth Mindset

These books featuring characters who showcase a growth mindset can help kids see challenges and mistakes as opportunities to grow.

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Tween

Fitting In, Sticking Out, and Finding Yourself: 20 Books for Middle Schoolers

Here are 20 books for kids — ranging from funny to sad to dramatic — that accurately portray the ups and downs of middle school life, and how to survive it.

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Tween

It’s Complicated: 11 Books for Tween Girls

Not only do these 11 books give tween girls something to relate to, they also give parents an inside look at what their kids are experiencing.

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Tween

18 Books That Kids Say Have Helped Them Find Their Own Voice

We asked tween readers to share some of the books that have helped them discover their own voice and develop their own view of the world.

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Tween

Campfires, Crushes, and Letters Home: Books About Sleepaway Camp for Tweens

Sleepaway camp is rife with coming-of-age moments. These middle grade novels capture the excitements, nerves, crushes, and memories of summer camp.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

I Like Myself: 12 Picture Books About Body Positivity

May these books be indispensable tools in encouraging generations of children to have healthier body images.

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Tween

Teen

Books To Buy When Puberty Is ‘Nigh — for You and Your Kid

These books will help you and your tween muddle through puberty armed with facts, funny anecdotes, and reassurance.

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Pre-K

Teach Your Child (and Yourself) To Love Every Body

The newest addition to the First Conversations series introduces little ones to essential topics, including body diversity, disability justice, fatphobia, and body liberation.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Reassuring Goodbye Rituals To Make School Drop-Offs Easier

From sticky hugs to silly songs, these goodbye rituals can help set your child up for a successful day at school.

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