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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen

The Best New Children’s & YA Books of September

From gorgeous picture books by celebrity authors to action-packed YA novels, Here are the most exciting books coming your way this month.

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Growing Reader

Magical Chapter Books to Introduce 6- to 8-Year-Olds to Fantasy

With smaller page counts, simpler plots, larger text, and illustrations on almost every page, these early chapter books are an excellent way to introduce your child to the wild and magic world of fantasy novels!

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Growing Reader

7 Binge-Worthy Audiobook Series for 7-Year-Olds

Listening to an audiobook series builds a love for storytelling, strengthens attentive listening skills, and builds pronunciation confidence. Check out these audiobook bundles perfect for your seven-year-old!

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Growing Reader
Tween

New Middle Grade & Chapter Books Kids Will Love in Fall 2024

A new season means new books are coming out! Here are some terrific middle grade and chapter books releasing this fall that you won’t want to miss!

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

The Most Exciting Picture Books Coming Fall 2024

With the changing of the seasons comes cooler temperatures and new books to read! Here are the must-read picture books coming this fall.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

How to Use Decodable Books to Support Readers at Home

Just like we teach tricks for making shoelaces into “bunny ears” or give kids training wheels, we can intentionally adjust the job of reading to help kids practice and improve. Decodable books are an excellent tool for this!

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Teen

12 Diverse YA Romance Novels To Swoon Over

These swoony romance stories feature diverse characters and a fresh blend of love and culture, bringing a sense of realism to the genre.

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Tween

It’s Complicated: 11 Books for Tween Girls

Not only do these 11 books give tween girls something to relate to, they also give parents an inside look at what their kids are experiencing.

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Tween

How To Help Your Kids Make New Friends

Author Jennie Allen shares her tried-and-true tips that kids can use to make new friends, combat loneliness, and gain confidence.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

The Very Best of Oliver Jeffers

Sweet, thought-provoking, and funny, Oliver Jeffers’ stories will grab hold of you whether you’re five or 95. If you’re new to the Jeffers-verse, buckle up! These books will make you a lifelong fan.