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It’s been a good 20 years since I began writing about children’s books for The Wall Street Journal. To mark the milestone, my editors requested—perversely, if you ask me—that I select the 20 best ...
I spent the day at “Books of Wonder” earlier this spring to ask kids what makes the best children’s book. Iago and Nico Akerman, both 11, told me the books they liked reading in school were ...
Here are Parade’s 116 Best Kids books of all time, according to indie booksellers from across the country; acclaimed authors like Brian Selznick, Rita Williams-Garcia, Dav Pilkey, Katherine ...
The simple act of being in someone else’s home is expanding their worldview. Many of this year’s best children’s books give a glimpse, in their own ways, into how other people live.
Check out: USA TODAY's weekly Best-selling Booklist Here are five tips to try with your household this summer, plus reading suggestions for books that’ll keep kids engaged.
Children’s Books The Best Children’s Books of 2023 Here are the year’s most notable picture, chapter and middle grade books, selected by our children’s books editor. Share full article ...
The best new books for kids this fall, recommended by librarians This season’s books for kids and teens offers many stellar reads, including new books by Meg Medina, Jules Feiffer, Jason ...
Great books can make you feel like you are actually in them; they whisk you away to imaginary worlds and far-off places. Many of this year’s best children’s books had this effect.