We’re nearing the middle of spring and are excited to find the kids’ new favorite books. We love reads that show signs of ...

Most of us have wanted, at some point, to feel like a kid again. But in this story, he was just trying to buy some books for his young cousin, when he got told kid’s books were… just for kids. Let’s ...

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Borger’s late father was one of these kids, and the journalist delves into his story and those of several others. The best friends, who rose to fame on Bravo’s “Summer House” and have a ...

At bedtime or circle time, kids this age are looking for fun, exciting reads that keep them engaged. From alphabet books to animal tales, fractured fairy tales to classic folk tales or funny stories ...

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