Reading Aloud
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Grrr! Picture Books About Polar Bears for Kids
With winter weather arriving, now is the perfect time to read some books featuring the great white polar bear!
Tween
The Importance of Reading Aloud to Big Kids
Only 17% of parents of kids ages 9 – 11 read aloud to their children. Yet reading aloud to older kids provides them with many important benefits.
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
15 Super Fun Books for Sandra Boynton Fans
Sandra Boynton’s books are known for their catchy rhythms and hilarious illustrations. These delightful board books and picture books will tickle young readers’ funny bones and imaginations in the same way!
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Brightly Storytime: DK Pop-Up Peekaboo Series
Read along with these three great books from the DK Pop-Up Peekaboo series–Baby Animals, Butterfly, and Under the Sea--perfect for curious minds who love lift-the-flap books!
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Dragons Love Tacos
Join Ms. Linda on a deliciously funny adventure that follows a group of dragons as they enjoy their favorite snack…tacos!
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
18 Amazing Picture Books You Won’t Mind Reading Over and Over Again
Stuck in a story loop? Never fear! These tried-and-true, parent-loved read-aloud favorites will stave off boredom and keep storytime fun for you and your little ones.
Growing Reader
The Best Bedtime Stories for 6- to 8-Year-Olds
It can be tough to find the best book for bedtime, but we’ve found a few that will give every growing reader sweet dreams.
Pre-K
8 of the Best Early Chapter Books for Preschoolers
Early chapter books are a great way to help your preschooler transition from shorter books to slightly longer ones with more complicated plots.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
11 Legitimately Funny Books To Read Aloud With Your Kids
Sure, there are plenty of kids' books that have mastered the art of the cute, but how many have really made you laugh? These kids' books know how to bring the funny.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Why Reading Childhood Favorites to Your Kids Is Honestly the Best
See why reading your favorite childhood story to your kids can be a great way to connect with them and your younger self!
Growing Reader
Tween
15 Great Read-Aloud Books for Older Kids
We've rounded up a few parent and kid favorites for anyone looking to pick up a captivating book and cozy up with their big kids for storytime tonight.
Tips & Advice
7 Tips for Listening to Audiobooks With Kids
If your family has never listened to an audiobook, getting started can feel daunting, so here are some tips to get you up and running.
Just For Fun
The Night I Realized Our Bedtime Read-Alouds Were Coming to an End
Bedtime reading is woven into the fabric of my family and into my identity as a parent. I never thought this, too, was something that would be outgrown.
Tween
5 Reasons Why Reading Aloud With Older Kids Is the Absolute Best
When children start reading independently or getting to that tricky tween stage, we oftentimes stop reading to them — but reading to big kids can be really fulfilling.
