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Fall Into Reading: The Best Books of Fall 2015

This fall is an embarrassment of riches for any reader. There are just so. many. good. books! Here are some of the ones we can't wait to crack open.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

26 Picture Books You Won’t Want to Miss This Fall

Fall 2015 is packed with eagerly anticipated sequels, new creations from beloved authors, debuts from talented first time writers/illustrators, and more.

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Just For Fun

Chic Lit: The Best Dressed Characters in Children’s Literature

The very best dressed characters aren’t the ones who bow to changing tides but the ones who stay constant in the squall. Here are the top ten in kids' lit.

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Just For Fun

Lies I’ve Told My Kid While Reading

Here are just a few of the lies I’ve told my beautiful, trusting daughter while we were reading together. (Don’t judge me.)

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Growing Reader

Tween

Teen

Judy Blume Forever: The Perfect Blume Book at Every Age

If you or your children haven’t yet discovered the magic of Judy Blume's timeless stories, we’ve made it easy for you with our “Best of Blume” list.

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Grown-Up Reads

6 Totally Engrossing YA Audiobooks to Make a Long Commute Fly By

If you’re a grown-up who loves hearing engrossing stories — the kind that make a long commute melt away — look no further than these six YA audiobooks.

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Tween

End “Are We There Yet?” with These 7 Entertaining Audiobooks for Tweens

Stop dreading the long drive and start planning your audio itinerary. Here are seven great listens to get you started.

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Just For Fun

Grown-Up Reads

The 5 Most Disastrous Parents...in Fiction

As much as I try to be a good mother, the parents I like reading about are usually disastrously bad. Here are my top five worst fictional parents for when you feel like laughing — or crying.

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Tween

In Defense of Gross-Out Fiction, or the (F)art of Storytelling

Let me be clear: I’m not here to prove that gross-out isn’t gross. It is gross. But it's also a great way to foster a love of reading in reluctant readers.

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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

6 Great Read-Together Books for Dads and Daughters

These heartwarming and hilarious picture books are perfect for some father-daughter bonding time.

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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!

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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.

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