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Grown-Up Reads
Squeeze Reads: Great Books for the Time-Crunched
These are the kind of reads that can be nibbled on in short bites, that proceed at a fast clip, or aren’t too long. In short, perfect for busy parents!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Fun with Language: Jokes, Tongue Twisters, and Poems
If your kid is in the market for funny poems, knock-knock jokes, or brain-bending riddles, these books will keep them turning pages and cracking up.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Why You Should Be Reading Adam Rex, Author Behind Movie “Home”
If you're curious why Hollywood is suddenly paying attention to Adam Rex, here’s a quick introduction to some of his best works for kids and tweens.
Grown-Up Reads
Spring Fling: Great Getaway Books for Grown-Ups
Whether you’re heading out on vacation, or at home dreaming of a much-needed getaway, prepare to escape with one of these eight titles.
Pre-K
Terrific Tales of Pirates, Cowboys, and Adventurers
If your bookshelf is in need of excitement — in the form of swashbuckling pirates or brave cowboys — look no further than these eight adventure books.
Growing Reader
Tween
Mom’s Cheat Sheet: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Everything parents need to know about Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Grown-Up Reads
Listen Up: 8 Audiobooks Worthy of Your Earbuds
Audiobooks can be a busy mom’s saving grace. Whereas it can be hard to to find time to sit down …
Grown-Up Reads
The (Totally Unofficial) Thinking Mom’s Guide to the Blogosphere
Blessed are the websites that get you through the day. Herewith, some favorites from around the web for busy moms.
Pre-K
Dinosaur Books for Preschool Kids
What is it about dinosaurs that so captures the imagination of young children? If your child loves dinosaurs, here are eleven dinosaur books for preschool kids that are sure to be a hit.
Teen
Get Them to the Shelves: Young Adult Books for Boys
With their action-packed premises, abundant world-building, and quick pace, these novels are sure to hook even the most reluctant YA readers.