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A Boy and His Dragon Your child will love reading this amazing story about a boy who tries to save a flying baby dragon.
Beat Bullying With Books

Use these books to build confidence and understanding. Read these stories of strength, courage, and acceptance with your child.

Pumpkin Books

Your child can chow down with these delicious pumpkin-themed books.

Read Every Day with an Apple a Day Kick off the fall season with these informative and fun books about apples.

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Adventure & Fantasy

Funny & Scary

Animals

Science & Nature

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Families & Relationships

Life Experiences & Values

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Health

Bedtime & Sleep

Poetry & Rhymes

History & Social Studies

Seasonal Themes

Holidays & Celebrations

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Great Illustrated Titles
Treat your child to these eye-pleasing books that are perfect for reading together.
Award-Winning Illustrated Books
Check out the list of best illustrated books for kids ages 6-7.
Caldecott Medal Winners for Grades 1-2
Inspire your early readers with picture books that won the national award of distinction for illustration.
Sure-to-Please Book Recommendations
These long-time favorites, new hits, and kid-approved titles are great picks for readers and parents looking for suggestions.

Favorites & ClassicsSee all

Books Parents Loved as Kids
We asked our Facebook fans to tell us which books they loved when they were kids. Here are the most popular responses we received!
Favorite Books to Reread
We asked, and our Facebook fans answered. Check out a list of the books your child will love to read, and reread.
Favorite Fairy Tales
Fairy tales are ideal bedtime stories for 3- to 5-year-olds. These books are a great way to enjoy classic stories like Goldilocks and Rapunzel.
Beginning Readers: Ages 6-7
Just starting to sound out words? These have been many kids’ favorite first books to read.

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WordGirl Readers
Help your children boost their vocabulary with WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face!
I SPY Challengers for All Ages
The I SPY Challenger series uses photographs from the original I SPY books with new challenging riddles.
I SPY Classics for All Ages
Share the I SPY fun with anyone.
Goosebumps Most Wanted
This brand new Goosebumps series features the return of some infamous villains!

Adventure & FantasySee all

WordGirl Readers
Help your children boost their vocabulary with WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face!
Captain Underpants
Find out how class clowns George and Harold keep their creation Captain Underpants (and principal Mr. Krupp) out of trouble.
If Your Kids Love Captain Underpants...
Don't miss these other amazingly funny Dav Pilky titles.
Hilarious Books By Mo Willems
Don't miss all the favorites from this perennial New York Times bestseller.

Funny & ScarySee all

Goosebumps Most Wanted
This brand new Goosebumps series features the return of some infamous villains!
Funny Books for Funny Kids: Ages 6-7
Silly, gross, or just plain funny, these books will have you and your child giggling together as you flip the pages.

AnimalsSee all

Bug Books
If it creeps and crawls your little one is sure to love it!
Books With Frog Characters
Kick off the Spring season with these wonderful tales of frogs.
Books With Bunny Characters
Kick off the Spring season with these wonderful tales of adorable bunnies.

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Children's Books about Flowers & Gardening
Delight in the springtime with picture books featuring gardening, flowers, and nature's beauty.
Showers & Storms: Books about Rain
These nonfiction picks will expand your child's knowledge of the weather, while stories will take her to worlds of drizzles, showers, and storms.
Talk to Your Kids About Hurricanes
Francie Alexander helps parents calm children's fears with "Bibliotherapy"-- books that teach about hurricanes and storm safety tips.
The Wonders of Science Books
Discover mysteries seen and unseen with fiction and nonfiction about the natural world, biology, chemistry, and more.

SchoolSee all

School Stories
Delight in these charming, poignant, and downright funny books about friendship, learning, and classroom antics.

Families & RelationshipsSee all

Celebrating Grandparents
Find stories about the heart-warming connection between kids and their grandparents.
Books for Dealing with Tough Issues
Some sad, scary, or traumatic situations aren’t easy for kids to talk about. Use these books to break the ice and get them to open up.
Books of Love
From first crushes to very best friends, these picture books are perfect companions to Valentine's Day.
Books That Celebrate Mom
On Mother's Day or any day, savor this marvelous mix of mommy-honoring read-alouds.

Life Experiences & ValuesSee all

Books for Dealing with Tough Issues
Some sad, scary, or traumatic situations aren’t easy for kids to talk about. Use these books to break the ice and get them to open up.
Books That Build Courage
These memorable picture books inspire self-confidence and reinforce a can-do spirit through humor and honesty.
Books for Gutsy Girls
Engage your 4- to 8-year-old leading lady with these stories of girl power, strength, and adventure.
Books to Help Explain the Economy: Ages 4-8
Sometimes, the perfect book can help you tackle the most difficult issues with your little reader. Here are our picks for 4-8.

SportsSee all

Baseball Books for Beginning Readers
Batter up for great tales - both fact and fantasy - that celebrate the spirit of our national pastime.

HealthSee all

Books for Before a Dentist Visit
Is it time for your 5- to 8-year-old child's dental checkup? Help ease the worry, or introduce the dentist with these fun stories.
Comforting Books for Sick Days
Help your little reader get well soon with these fun read-alouds with colorful illustrations.

Bedtime & SleepSee all

Favorite Tuck-In Tales
Make every night good with these bedtime favorites, perfect for ages 3-6.
Best Before-Bed Read-Alouds
Prepare your child for a good night's sleep with these nighttime favorites.

Poetry & RhymesSee all

Poetry for Beginning Readers
Treat your child to stories in verse and poetry collections that make learning to read a delight.
The Wonderful World of Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein's masterful collections of poems and drawings are at once outrageously funny and profound -- beloved by children of all ages.

History & Social StudiesSee all

Election Books
As election season heats up, let your 6- to 7-year-old child explore the drama of campaigning, voting, and competition with these books.
Books to Help Explain the Economy: Ages 4-8
Sometimes, the perfect book can help you tackle the most difficult issues with your little reader. Here are our picks for 4-8.
Asian-American Stories
With more land, people, and voices than any other continent, Asia has an especially colorful literary presence. Explore these resonant stories.
Inspirational Women
Celebrate Women's History Month with these compelling historical figures.

Seasonal ThemesSee all

Children's Books for January Celebrations
In January we celebrate New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and more! Enjoy these occasions with books that your preschooler will love.
Classic Holiday Stories
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or other traditions, get in the spirit of the season with these tales that evoke nostalgia and fun.
Food-Inspired Books
Have your child read a delicious book every day in October.
Books About Pumpkins
Chow down with these delicious pumpkin themed books.

Holidays & CelebrationsSee all

Children's Books About Mom
These Mother's Day-themed books are the perfect way to show kids how important mom is in their lives.
Passover Books for Kids
Get ready for Passover with books that celebrate its history.
April Fool's Day Books
If it's April 1st, it must be time for pranks and practical jokes. Start the month off with these tricky titles.
Easter Books for Children
Get ready for the holiday! Check out some of our favorite Easter picture books for preschoolers.

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Mighty Math Books
Develop your young grade-schooler's arithmetic ability with books that take a creative approach to teaching basic math concepts.
Great Books for Beginning Readers
Experts pick their favorite titles for early elementary-schoolers.
Books That Really Pop!
Surprising and interactive, these pop-up books will have your early elementary readers leaping with excitement.
Books for Boys: Reluctant Readers Grades 1-2
These fun and entertaining stories are perfect for struggling boy readers.

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