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6 Entertaining Picture Books That Teach Kids Grammar Rules

Introduce kids to grammar with these entertaining and informative picture books that show punctuation, parts of speech, and language can be playful while also helping kids grow as readers and writers.

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A Printable Educator's Guide to Let’s Clap, Jump, Sing & Shout

Teach your students about the African American history and culture behind their favorite playground games, songs, and stories with these discussion questions and classroom activities inspired by Patricia McKissack's Let's Clap, Jump, Sing & Shout.

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The Best Children's and YA Books of February 2019

We’ve rounded up some of February’s best new releases for picture books, middle grade, and YA readers. From picture books all about birthdays to moving tales of friendship to a thrilling murder mystery, there's a lot of great reading to pack into such a short month.

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Brightly Storytime: Little Owl’s Snow

Read along with Divya Srinivasan’s Little Owl’s Snow, a great picture book for little readers to cuddle up with on cold, snowy days.

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Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave Inspires Resilience in Children (and Adults!)

The pressure to meet expectations can be hard for little humans to wrestle with. Jessica Hische’s new picture book tackles this idea head-on.

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Hands Up! Reminds Black Children That They Are Beautiful and Worthy of a Life Well-Lived

Throughout Hands Up! is the image of a Black girl who is life personified. She matters every single day, 24/7. Her pain, her joy, and her being are important.

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8 Picture Books To Help Kids Feel Comfortable in Their Own Skin

These confidence-building stories show little kids that they can and should be themselves by embracing what makes them unique.

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Sing-Along Stories: 7 Delightful Picture Books Inspired by Children’s Songs

Reading stories inspired by familiar children’s songs can help kids feel like they’re one with the story. These books practically beg for little readers to sing along.

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A Printable Educator’s Guide to Emmanuel’s Dream

Teach your kids about strength and perseverance with this Common Core-aligned teaching guide to Emmanuel’s Dream, a picture book based on a true story.

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Brightly Storytime: All Are Welcome

Settle in and read along with All Are Welcome, a beautiful, reassuring picture book that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

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Tween

Teen

Read Globally: 6 Kids’ Books Inspired by the Dominican Republic

We’ve collected a few picture books and middle grade reads that capture just a small piece of the beauty of the Dominican Republic.

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The Best Children’s and YA Books of January 2019

This month’s best titles include creative picture books, thought-provoking middle grade reads, rewarding young adult stories, and more.

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