children's books

  1. Family Activities

    Celebrate National Library Week

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    National Library Week takes place every April to celebrate our country's libraries, librarians and to promote library use. Encourage...
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    Celebrate our librarians, one book at a time

    New York City children’s librarian Thea Taube found an American Girl doll in the office several years ago. Her idea? Lend the doll...
  3. Parenting Tips & Advice

    6 Books to help children cope with deployment

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    Books are undeniably a great resource that can give children not only a literary reasoning of a situation, but also an excellent...
  4. Books

    Perfect for middle-grade readers: A March roundup

    Each month, we feature the newest books for your middle-grade readers. Some of these books are just for fun, and others can be...
  5. Activities for Kids

    Mercer Mayer: Still going strong at 70

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    Mercer Mayer has been writing his beloved children's books featuring Little Critter for over 30 years. His stories and illustrations...
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    Julianne Moore dishes on motherhood and Freckleface Strawberry

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    You know Julianne Moore best as an acclaimed actress, but she's also a mother of two, an accomplished children's author and a...
  7. Children's School & Education

    Benefits of chapter books for young readers

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    Helping your children become avid readers is one of the most important things that you can do to help them succeed. Whether you are...
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    10 Children's books that teach diversity

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    We live in a world where children are increasingly exposed to hatred and intolerance of cultural diversity, so it's up to us as...
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    MLK: Reading with kids

    We celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday to remember that all people should be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of...
  10. School Age Kids

    Battle against bullying: Positivity is a powerful tool

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    Bullying is a hot topic with everyone from the playgroup moms to the middle school campus supervisors. The negative effects of a...
  11. Child Development & Health

    Developmental phases: There’s a book for that!

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    From starting preschool to introducing a sibling, potty training to visiting the dentist for the first time, books can help children...
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    How to re-create Dr. Seuss stories at home

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    There are so many ways to bring Dr. Seuss to life. Enlist the help of the entire family to re-create your favorite stories at home.
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    Dr. Seuss-inspired family games

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    Every Dr. Seuss book is full of energy and fun, and these inspired family games bring that energy and fun to life!
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    6 Dr. Seuss characters we love

    Wacky, zany, lovable, fun and totally unforgettable -- Dr. Seuss' characters have been inspiring and educating children for decades....
  15. Family Fun

    Best Dr. Seuss tales with an educational twist

    Born Theodor Seuss Geisel, Dr. Seuss is one of the most well-known and best-selling children's authors. Using clever rhymes, unique...
  16. Parenting Tips & Advice

    Who should read bedtime stories? Mom or Dad?

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    More and more studies are showing that dads who read are making a big impact on their kids — not only reading out loud to them at...
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    New children’s books for summer

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    These new and exciting books for 2012 will make a great addition to your child’s summer reading collection. Encourage a summer of...
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    Where the Wild Things Are : Maurice Sendak Dies at Age 83

    SheKnows would like to pay tribute to Maurice Sendak, children's author and illustrator, who died Tuesday. He was 83 years old.
  19. Baby & Toddler

    Controversial new children's book touts veganism

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    A new book written for children has stirred the pot with its blunt pro-vegan and political messages. The book, Vegan is Love, has...
  20. Children's School & Education

    Top 10 Dr. Seuss books

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    Theodor Seuss Geisel, under the pen name of Dr. Seuss, wrote and illustrated 46 children's books that have become all-time favorites...
  21. Parenting Articles

    Top kids' books of 2008

    In a year with no new Harry Potter releases, what's a kid to read? Fortunately, more than a few authors stepped up to take the...