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Meet the Illustrator: Christian Robinson

In today’s Meet the Illustrator feature we hear from Christian Robinson, illustrator of the New York Times bestseller Last Stop on Market Street.

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Ask the Librarians: What Are the Top 3 Books to Read Before Starting Kindergarten?

The librarians at the New York Public Library answer your questions. This time: fun and clever books for kids to read before starting kindergarten.

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Pre-K

Summer 2015 Preview: The Best Books for Preschoolers

Although your littlest ones may not be reading chapter books yet, there’s no reason not to fill their summer with great stories.

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Baby & Toddler

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Growing Reader

Bear-Themed Bedtime Books and a Beary Yummy Snack

There’s nothing like tucking your little one into bed with their favorite stuffed bear, a book about sleepy bears, and this un-bear-ably cute bedtime snack.

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Meet the Illustrator: Erin Eitter Kono

In today's Meet the Illustrator feature we hear from Erin Eitter Kono, author and illustrator of the charming and cheerful Caterina books.

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Just For Fun

Help! ‘Free-Range Kid’ Epidemic Is Spreading to Picture Books

Where are their parents!? Child Protective Services needs to take a look at the parents of these "free-range" kids' book characters!

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Growing Reader

There Are Many Different Ways to Read A Book

Just after my son was born, my mother gave me a book called A Book. Although the book is a picture book, she made sure I knew it was really a gift for me.

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Tips & Advice

5 Tips for Reading Aloud to More Than One Child

When you have more than one child, reading together can get a little tricky. Here are some tips to make storytime enjoyable for everyone.

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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

Drawn from Real Life: How Vincent and the Night Came to Be — a Q&A with Adele Enersen

Brightly contributor Laura Lambert chatted mom-to-mom with author Adele Enersen about storytelling, art, and babies who just won't sleep.

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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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Baby & Toddler

The First Books I Wanted to Read to My New Baby

Janssen Bradshaw shares the eight books she most wanted to read to her new baby girl.

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Growing Reader

Going Ape for Reading: 11 Great Gorilla Books

Check out these delightful stories in which gorillas deliver pizza, make new friends, ride the subway, and even solve crimes.

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