10 Books That Showcase the Gift of Written Letters
World Letter Writing Day is September 1. Honor the art of written correspondence with these books of personal letters and stories.
Hallmark Channel Read-Alikes: 15 Uplifting Romance, Family and Friendship Stories
If you love Hallmark Channel programming, these authors are for you!
10 Fiction Books About Friendships For International Friendship Day
July 30th is International Friendship Day. Celebrate with a friend...or a book.
Family and Friendship Fiction
Not everything relationship is romantic. Enjoy this diverse list of novels featuring families and friendships.
Valentine’s Day Picture Books for Grades PreK-3
Celebrate Valentine's Day with these books about love, friendship and kindness!
5 Halloween Stories Perfect for Small Children
A selection of not-too scary stories for young children to enjoy during the Halloween season and beyond.
Teaching Kids about Kindness
Spread a little joy with small acts of kindness.
10 Great Science Fiction and Fantasy Books for Kids
A variety of imaginative sci-fi and fantasy books for children.
5 Picture Books Adults Will Love (and Kids Too!)
A grown-up who has a confession to make: she loves picture books! Read on to find some of her current favorite titles that are just as enjoyable for adults as they are for kids.
Books That Bring Young Readers Together
A variety of teen novels designed to engage young adults.
Extraordinary Movies to Watch Anytime
Memorable movies featuring quirky and charming characters with unique stories.
15 Great Beach Reads To Read Anytime
We put together a great list of beach reads that are great to read anytime.
How to Help a Friend!
Timeless picture books demonstrating the power of friendship that are great to read anytime.
Friendship Stories for Children
Through thick and thin, best friends are on our side. Here are stories that remind us to treasure our BFF’s!
Fantastic Books for Kids by African American Authors
In celebration of Black History Month, we compiled a list of picture books to read with your child by noted African American authors. Some inspire young minds, some are just for fun, and all are perfect for enjoying together.
Modern Folktale Adaptations for Kids
Fabulous folktale adaptations that are sure to entertain children of all ages.
Best Picture Books of 2018
Two perspectives on some of the best children's picture books of 2018.
10 Best Books of 2018 for Middle Grade Readers
We have sifted through some excellent offerings and are pleased to present the best books of 2018 for middle grade readers.
Fun Stories for Kids from Preschool through Grade 2
Fun stories for kids full of humor and great illustrations.
Inspiring Picture Books About Inventors, Scientists and Perseverance
Stories featuring characters with spunk, engineers, inventors, scientists, architects, doctors, computer programmers and the incredible power of persistence.
Good Day, Good Reads
Some days are good; some days aren't. As this picture book makes clear, it's as simple -- and as complicated -- as that.
Picture Books Featuring Feisty, Self-Confident Heroines
Stories featuring fun stories and spunky heroines.
Rock On: A Teen Booklist
Is Rock'n roll dead? The teens in these books beg to differ!
Love is in the Air
Stories celebrating the power of love and human connections.
Dog Tales for Second and Third Graders
Dogs are the star of the show in these books geared towards second and third graders.
12 Great Children’s Books Exploring Difficult Issues
These books help to make sense of, and deal with, challenging times in life.
7 Wonderful Picture Books on the Power of Friendship, Empathy and Kindness
Picture books about friendship, redemption and kindness.
Clever and Imaginative Picture Books Ideal for Young Children
Clever and imaginative stories for ages 4-8.
Amusing Picture Books You and Your Child Will Cherish
Funny, popular and beloved picture books you will enjoy reading with your kids.
Classic Picture Books You and Your Children Will Love
Feel good picture books that will make you smile.
Picture Books Filled With a Variety of Characters, Wit, Humor and Much More
Stories and poems featuring atypical characters and memorable tales by Shel Silverstein, Mo Willems, Dr. Seuss, Adam Rex and many more.
Humorous Storybooks to Read to Your Preschooler
Amusing stories perfect for young children.
Picture Books About Unusual Pets That Are Sure to Delight
Stories full of unusual pets and the adventures that ensue.
10 Picture Books to Help Tackle Tough Topics
A selection of picture books covering tough topics.
November Thankful Reads
Whether or not one chooses to gorge on Thanksgiving, fall is a fantastic time to reflect upon the importance of gratitude in our lives.
National Day of Listening
The National Day of Listening is an opportunity to sit down to have a face to face conversation - and really listen.
Super Fun Geeky Reads
A selection of books chock full of deft humor and pop culture references.
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