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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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Growing Reader

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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Growing Reader

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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All Ages

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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Pre-K

Growing Reader

The Most Lovable Beatrix Potter Stories for Kids

Over 100 years ago, Beatrix Potter wrote stories of crafty and curious animals — and they are as relevant today as they were then. These are some of our favorite books by the beloved creator of Peter Rabbit.

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Growing Reader

The Most Exciting Picture Books of 2019

Celebrate another year of great reading with these incredible picture books that are sure to help children explore emotions, build empathy, learn about the world, laugh a ton, and more.

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Baby & Toddler

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Growing Reader

6 Tips for Enjoying Nonfiction with Young Children

There’s a strong case for including informational text in your family’s reading diet. Here are some tried-and-true tips for making reading nonfiction to young kids enjoyable.

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Growing Reader

20 Must-Read Picture Books of 2018

This year has boasted a diverse collection of amazing picture books that celebrate wisdom, trailblazing, imagination, and love in all its many forms.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Teen

Jacqueline Woodson’s Most Beautiful, Impactful Books for Young Readers

Jacqueline Woodson has made a career out of breaking down barriers and smashing glass ceilings for children and teens through her remarkable writing. Here are some of our favorite books written by the unparalleled author.

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Tips & Advice

How Books Can Help Parents Tackle Tough Topics with Kids

While my daughters and I enjoy reading for fun and entertainment, I’m grateful that books can also encourage us to dig deeper and explore topics that can be tough to talk about with kids.

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Growing Reader

Good Ideas Are Like Shooting Stars: A Chat with Author-Illustrator Jan Brett

Jan Brett, the author of so many wintry classics, chatted with us about why observation, boredom, and discovery are important for all readers and creators, young and old.

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