It’s often easy to forget the conveniences of modernity until we are reminded of a time before satellite navigation, smartphones, or even electric and gas heat. For instance, in the bucolic setting of The Pumphrey Brothers' newest picture book, The Old Sleigh, a small town relies on firewood deliveries to keep its homes heated and … Continue reading Little Kindnesses Make a Big Difference: An Interview With the Pumphrey Brothers
New year, new books on the shelf! As we welcome a new month and year in a few days, it's the perfect time for readers to refresh their TBRs with some of the most anticipated titles releasing in January—and obviously, that includes little bookworms as well! From cozy family stories to empowering adventures, from grounded … Continue reading New Year, New Reads: 20 Fantastic Children’s Books Releasing in January
We're back with the second half of our picks for the best children's books of 2025, this time with our top ten middle grade reads. And while this list could have contained dozens of incredible books that were released over the past year, we tried to narrow it down to the ten that we thought … Continue reading The 10 Best New Middle Grade Books of 2025
Fans of children's literature will know that 2025 has been a wonderful and powerful year for picture books. We've seen new perspectives on old stories, both modern and long-ignored issues addressed fearlessly, and adept artistry that approaches young readers as the curious, changing, and thoughtful people that they are. And while the "Best Picture Books … Continue reading The 10 Best New Picture Books of 2025
If you're a Swiftie or you have one in your life, you probably know that December 13th is the incomparable Taylor Swift's birthday. This year, the reigning Queen of Pop will be turning 36, right on the heels of debuting her docuseries The End of an Era, releasing her chart-topping album The Life of a … Continue reading 13 Sensational Taylor Swift Books Perfect for the Little Swiftie in Your Life
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