Looking for a gift for your favorite bookworm—or a gift to reward yourself after a long day of holiday prep? There’s something for every fiction lover on the list below, from picture books to share at bedtime, to wonderful chapter books to tuck into a backpack, to teen reads both moving and magical, to some […]

There’s something special about a good picture book. The combination of beautiful art and self-contained stories make them both great for little kids and an art form adults can appreciate, too. While 2018 was host to dozens of beautiful new picture books, there were some that just stood out, whether it be via stunning illustrations […]

Picture books may be for kids, but with charming stories, unforgettable characters, and colorful illustrations, the right picture book will brighten up anyone’s day. Here’s a list of the cream of the crop of the best picture books that debuted in 2016—don’t miss these beautiful, inspiring, and innovative new stories. Freshen up story time (or bedtime, or […]

Maybe you prefer the delicate acoustics of a pillow fort. Or perhaps a treehouse is your favorite venue for cutting loose with a children’s classic. However you choose to wind down with your little ones at storytime, you can always freshen up the stack with a new book or two (unless you enjoy being able […]

If you’ve been desperately seeking A/C—and a way to keep your sweaty kids still for a few moments of no-SPF-required relaxation—I’m guessing that you’ve found your way to a book store, library, or movie theatre at least a few times in the past two months. If you enjoy the latter, you’re already well aware that […]