Picture Books
Pre-K
Growing Reader
7 Picture Books for Children Moving to a New Home
A few picture books go a long way to opening a discussion and helping children know what to expect before the big moving day.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: Hudson Talbott
Hudson Talbott, author-illustrator of Picturing America: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Art, discusses why he shares humor through art, the value of encyclopedias, and more.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
6 Funny Kids’ Books About Terrible Birthdays
If you’re looking for a terrific book that really appreciates the insane energy of a child’s party, here are six entertaining titles your kids will love.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: K. G. Campbell
K. G. Campbell reflects on how his comical picture book Dylan the Villain carries on the British legacy of wicked kids in lit, shares practical advice for aspiring artists, and more.
Just For Fun
Red, White, and Rude: Picture Books to Help Politicians Behave Better on the Campaign Trail
In our most kind-but-firm parental manner, we offer some strongly recommended reading to help politicians improve their behavior on the campaign trail.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
5 Inspiring Picture Books About Women Who Changed History
The idea that one person can change the world is a wonderful message to share with young readers. Here are five picture books about women who did just that.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
The Read Ahead: Kid Lit News & Views — March 2016 Edition
The Read Ahead is a new series on Brightly that aims to explore current events, trends, and unique views in children’s and young adult literature.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
15 Authors Share Their All-Time Favorite Bedtime Stories for Kids
We asked fifteen awesome authors about the best bedtime books they have shared with their children or remember from their own childhoods.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
5 Books That Teach Kids What It Means to Be a Kind Person
These five books (and one bonus pick) are great places to start raising children who are kind caretakers of the people around them.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Math Stories Your Child Will Actually Enjoy
Reading math-related stories is an easy way to work mathematics into your child’s daily life — without it feeling like a school assignment.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Meet the Illustrator: Tim Miller
We chatted with illustrator Tim Miller about Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book), his “secret artistic formula,” and more!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
5 Books To Fill Up Your Child’s Heart
Author Courtney DeFeo shares five touching books that will remind kids that they are loved, supported, and capable of greatness.
