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Where We Come From: Books and Activities to Help Capture Your Family History

If you're looking for ways to get your kids interested in learning about and participating in your family history, try these books and activities.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Brightly's Book Club for Kids: Red

This month’s Brightly's Book Club pick is a twist on a favorite fairy tale. Red will take you off the beaten path and into a world of magic.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Aha! Fun and Yummy Science Experiments Kids Can Do at Home

Kids love a good science experiment, and these books are jam-packed with hands-on activities that will engage your children for hours.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Brightly's Book Club for Kids: The BFG

This month’s Family Book Club pick is big — and we mean big! The BFG, by Roald Dahl, is huge on charm, laughs, suspense, and heart.

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All Ages

The Read Ahead: Kid Lit News & Views — June 2016 Edition

In the June 2016 installment of the Read Ahead we dive into summer, exploring new reads, book festivals to look out for, fun literary activities, and more!

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Growing Reader

Tween

Brightly's Book Club for Kids: Pax

Destined to be a classic, Pax highlights the special bond between a child and pet, and the lengths the two will go to reunite after they are separated. We dare you not to fall in love with this fox and his boy.

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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

How to Throw a Make Way for Ducklings Party

Make way! Ducklings — er, we mean birthday kid coming through! Check out our fun book-themed ideas — from treats and décor to crafts and games.

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Growing Reader

Tween

Brightly's Book Club for Kids: The Boys in the Boat

Daniel James Brown's suspenseful nonfiction read is perfect for sports fanatics, dreamers, and anyone who loves a good underdog story.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

How to Throw a Madeline-Themed Birthday Party

Every month we'll provide adorable ideas for children’s birthday parties based on a beloved book. This month we start with one of the greatest picture books of all time: Madeline.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Birthday Party Time! Printables and Activities

Blow out the candles and wish away. We’ve got printables for your kid’s special day.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Bedtime Story Prompts for Parents Who Can’t Think of Any Stories to Tell

If you’re plagued with bedtime story stage fright, these should help everyone get to sleep a lot faster.

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Just For Fun

How to Throw a Toy-Free Birthday Party for Book-Loving Kids

If you want to avoid raiding the local toy store and make books the center of your child's next birthday party, here are a few fun suggestions.

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