Growing Up
Pre-K
Growing Reader
16 Comforting Picture Books for Kids With Separation Anxiety
Whether preparing for daycare, the first day of school, or any transition, these books are perfect for supporting kids with their social-emotional needs and giving them the confidence to take on new challenges.
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.
Teen
Must-Read Coming-of-Age Stories for Teens
These books address issues of sexual identity, race, appearance, and, of course, love. I hope they help the teens you love navigate this exciting, tumultuous time in their lives.
Tween
20 Books That Capture the Middle School Experience
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.
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.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
