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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.

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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!

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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.

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Growing Reader

Characters of Color: 7 Must-Read Picture Books Featuring African American Characters

These seven must-read books feature memorable characters of color that your little ones are sure to love.

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Tween

George Saunders’s Ultimate Picture Book Reading List for Kids

The bestselling author of Lincoln in the Bardo discusses his favorite books to share with kids and create reading memories to cherish forever.

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Baby & Toddler

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The Must-Have Picture Books for Great Read-Aloud Performances with Your Kids

As a parent, the key to a good read-aloud performance is finding the right picture books for you.

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Baby & Toddler

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3 Picture Books and Activities to Encourage Your Child's Creative Thinking

Picture books and related activities can help build skills like problem solving, ideation, and connection making. Here are three of our favorite books, each with corresponding activities, for you and your kids to enjoy.

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Tween

Teen

And the Medal Goes To ... Celebrating the 2016 Newbery, Caldecott, and King Awards

The recipients of the 2016 Newbery, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King Awards have been announced. Learn more about the top honorees, including Matt de la Peña's Last Stop on Market Street.

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20 Colorful Books to Brighten Up the Dark Days of Winter

If you could use a bit of brightness to offset the chilly temperatures, check out these picture books filled with bold colors and unexpected illustrations.

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16 Awesome Picture Books to Read in 2016

Filled with funny, whimsical, and clever stories, these sixteen picture books are some of the most promising releases for 2016.

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Growing Reader

The 50 Best Books for 7- and 8-Year-Olds

What are the best books for 7-year-olds and 8-year-olds? Our panel of experts list their top 50 children's books for developing readers.

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Just For Fun

2015’s Biggest Moments in Children’s and YA Literature

We could write a whole book about what made 2015 such a special year for children's and YA literature, but we’ve winnowed the highlights down to a shortlist.

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