Reading Activities
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tips & Advice
Why I Created ‘Reading Rules’ for My Children — And Myself
Ariel Lawhon lists the Reading Rules she uses to keep her boisterous sons focused during read-alouds, and explains why she created a separate set of Rules just for herself.
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly's Book Club for Kids: The Seventh Most Important Thing
You'll will find a lot to love in Shelley Pearsall's middle grade novel about friendship, art, and compassion.
Tween
Advice from a Kid Author: How Grown-Ups Can Get Kids Writing
Jake Marcionette, bestselling kid author of the Just Jake series for middle-graders, shares his tips for grown-ups looking to inspire kids to write more.
