6 Sweet Picture Books Perfect for Single Moms and Their Families
One of the most powerful forces that influences us as both adults and children is what we see every day. People in our families, communities, friend groups at school and at work determine, in...
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8 Authors on the Spooky Stories That Totally Freaked Them Out as Kids
To celebrate Halloween, we asked eight authors to share a childhood book that left them totally spooked. From not-so-scary picture books to seriously chilling reads, these are the haunting stories that...
View ArticleHere, Kitty, Kitty… 20+ Children’s Books That Are the Cat’s Meow
It’s been years since I’ve had a cat in the house, but don’t let that fool you — I’m a cat lady, through and through. Since age five, I’ve been blessed with kittens that I’ve chosen by hand, strays...
View ArticleChildren’s Books That Celebrate Strength and Resilience in the Face of Life’s...
With the recent release of my children’s book Cancer Hates Kisses, I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of building strength and resilience in young children. Pictures books are a simple, yet...
View ArticleThe Best Children’s and YA Books of November 2017
November’s best new releases include beautiful and moving picture books, much-anticipated middle grade novels, and YA reads that will keep you turning pages fast and furious. So warm up the apple cider...
View Article9 Illustrated Chapter Book Series to Engage Early Readers
As my twins’ literacy and comprehension skills have grown, we’ve searched for ways to keep them engaged with books that are age-appropriate yet slightly more advanced. One of the best options we’ve...
View ArticleBrightly Storytime: Uni the Unicorn
Welcome to another installment of Brightly Storytime, our read-along video series for kids! Today we’re reading Uni the Unicorn, a sweet little story about believing in the fantastic, written by Amy...
View ArticleTutu Strong: Empowering Picture Books for Would-Be-Princesses
When my daughter fell down the rabbit hole of princess obsession, I worried what it might mean for her. Beyond the usual concerns (Was she learning to be passive? Was she becoming materialistic? Were...
View Article9 Toe-Tapping Picture Books Inspired by Popular Song Lyrics
Song lyrics aren’t just for the radio anymore. These poems set to music also happen to inspire wonderful children’s books — books that bring messages of hope and enthusiasm and love to kids of all...
View ArticleAn Attitude of Gratitude: 15 Books That Show Kids What It Means to Be Thankful
My kids are shy around adults and often get too nervous to remember their manners until I remind them. They’ll murmur a quiet “thank you” and dash away. Insisting that my kids express gratitude for...
View Article15 Books to Share Stories of Native American History and Experience with Kids...
I traveled in and out of the U.S. often during my childhood, but was in Silver Spring, Maryland, at four years old, in time to celebrate a “First Thanksgiving” with my kindergarten class. I remember...
View ArticleWhere the Heart Is: 7 Books About Home for Kids
Is there any place more important in our lives than our home? For young children, their home is their world, but as they venture out into the wider world, they’ll discover that not everyone’s home is...
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22 Holiday Gift Ideas for 6- to 8-Year-Old Readers
Kids in the 6- to 8-year-old age group are my favorite to shop for, and with so many beautiful picture books, chapter books, and book-inspired items for children this age, there’s no shortage of good...
View ArticleFresh and Festive: Brand-New Kids’ Books to Celebrate the Christmas Season
With the holiday season comes opportunities for families to enjoy more time — and books — together. For those who celebrate on December 25, the days leading up to Christmas are an ideal time to share...
View ArticleThe Best Children’s and YA Books of December 2017
December is filled with all kinds of hustle and bustle, but also with moments of quiet and togetherness just right for reading. We’ve rounded up some of December’s highlights — books that share funny,...
View ArticleBrightly Storytime: How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
No holiday season is complete without a reading of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Follow along with a special seasonal installment of Brightly Storytime as Ms. Linda reads this Christmas...
View Article10 Delightful Picture Books to Celebrate Hanukkah
It seems to happen every year — no sooner do we finish Thanksgiving, then I realize Hanukkah’s right around the corner. Hanukkah is commonly known as the Festival of Lights, but in our family, it has...
View ArticleBookshelf Must-Have: The Lost Picnic
Looking for a book that’s as beautiful as it is fun? A playful read adults will enjoy as much as their kids? Our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick is just that book. A modern seek-and-find in the...
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Oliver Jeffers’s Here We Are Is a Wondrous Read for Kids and Parents
The morning I gave birth to my daughter, I shuffled very slowly and reluctantly into the hospital. I was terrified. Terrified of labor and childbirth, but even more terrified of being in charge of...
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Meet the Illustrator: David Hohn
David Hohn’s detailed, expressive illustrations are bursting with emotion, imagination, and a bit of magic. Whether illustrating tales for young readers, like in God Gave Us Family, or covers for...
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