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Join author Mitali Perkins for a luminous retelling of the Christmas story. It all starts with Little Star, twinkling above the hills of Bethlehem... Get the book: https://bit.ly/3Rco2Y9 About HOLY NIGHT AND LITTLE STAR A luminous and tender retelling of the Christmas story from National Book Award nominee Mitali Perkins, author of Bare Tree and Little Wind, that is sure to become a cherished holiday favorite for families of faith. Little Star likes her usual spot in the night sky over Bethlehem. Every night, she twinkles above the hills and hopes that nothing will change. But one night, Maker gathers the galaxy! Holy Night is coming, and Maker wants the planets, Moon, and the stars to all take part. As Maker doles out jobs, Little Star holds back, each new role sounding too hard or too scary. But when Maker eventually calls on her to shine, Little Star discovers she is ready and able to welcome the Child and joins the other stars and planets in celebration. Khoa Le’s shimmering illustrations are the perfect complement to Mitali’s unique take on the Christmas story. Readers young and old will be captivated by Little Star’s journey as she discovers that Maker welcomes even the quietest gifts. Parents of faith will appreciate the message about the true gifts of Christmas and the foreshadowing of Jesus’ mission of salvation, making it a book families can enjoy together year after year. 🌟 For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. #christmasbooks #readaloud

Join Ms. Linda for a classic Christmas carol told with a hilarious Snowmen twist! Get the book: https://bit.ly/3RsoXFl ☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️ About SNOWMEN’S TWELVE NIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS The Twelve Days of Christmas has never been funnier or more chaotic as an energetic dog chases an elf, peeking penguins, scolding squirrels, and many more snowmen and creatures up a tree. With a pitch-perfect and jaunty rhyme and illustrations chockful of fun details, this cumulative book from New York Times bestselling husband-and-wife team Caralyn and Mark Buehner begs to be read (and sung!) aloud over and over again. ☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️ For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Narration by Lynn Craig. Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #readaloud #christmas

Ho-ho-hold onto your seats, it's the most famous reindeer of all! Join Ms. Linda for a retelling of the classic 1964 holiday TV special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Get the book: https://bit.ly/3G54qQw 🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌 ABOUT RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER All of the other reindeer make fun of Rudolph and won’t let him play in their reindeer games because he’s different. But when Christmas is almost cancelled because of a huge snowstorm, Rudolph comes to the rescue with his wonderful shiny red nose. 🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌 For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Narration by Lynn Craig. Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #Christmas #readaloud #readalong

Actress, singer, and mother Hilary Duff offers a beautiful and inspiring picture book about bravery and love — a perfect mother-daughter read-aloud! Get the book: https://bit.ly/40nLp5b About MY LITTLE BRAVE GIRL The world is big, my little brave girl. It’s all here for you. A poetic text encourages girls to reach higher, dream bigger, and approach the world with their hearts wide open. This love letter to little girls was inspired by Hilary Duff’s own experience as a mother as she considered all the ways her daughter had to be brave even as an infant. With lush illustrations and an empowering message, My Little Brave Girl is the perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, Mother’s Day, graduation, and any time a girl—or woman—is embarking on a new chapter of her life! For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #HilaryDuff #readaloud

Read along for a vibrantly illustrated story about an Indigenous girl who finds awe in the resting and waiting that winter teaches us and shares with her friends how Creator’s gift of gratitude can transform the way we see the world. Get the book: https://bit.ly/3u9c6yo About WINTER’S GIFTS A vibrantly illustrated children’s book about an Indigenous girl who finds awe in the resting and waiting that winter teaches us and shares with her friends how Creator’s gift of gratitude can transform the way we see the world. Your thankfulness is your gift to Earth. Winter’s Gifts is the tale of a young Potawatomi girl named Dani whose family celebrates the darkest season of the year by treasuring the slowness that winter brings. Dani’s schoolmates think it’s silly to think that Earth gives us presents, but on a magical snowy day, her family and Creator give Dani the courage to teach her friends about the gifts of winter—resting, remembrance, and gratitude. Can Dani help them receive winter’s gifts? Winter’s Gifts is a joyful and tender family story of honoring creation, the power of storytelling, and how a new perspective can transform us. For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #readaloud #readalong

For Kofi, a first-generation Ghanaian American boy, Sankofa is a reminder that food can transport you to a place called home—even if you’ve never been. Get the book: https://bit.ly/3QlQWow About SANKOFA “Based on his own experiences as a first-generation Ghanaian American growing up in New York City, chef and author Eric Adjepong’s debut picture book beautifully captures Kofi’s complicated feelings of in-betweenness, seeing himself as not quite American enough and not quite Ghanaian enough, even as he tries to connect to his family’s history. A recipe for jollof rice, the dish Kofi proudly shares with his class, is included at the end.” —BCCB, starred review Inspired by acclaimed chef Eric Adjepong’s own childhood, Sankofa is the powerful story of a young boy’s culinary journey 400 years into the past to reconnect with his African roots and find his own place in America. This thoughtful picture book also includes a recipe for jollof rice. “Adjepong has crafted a delectable story that blends food history and Ghanaian culture. A celebration of food and culture that reminds youngsters to look back as they move forward.” —Kirkus Reviews What if home was a place you’ve never been? For Kofi, a first-generation Ghanaian American boy, home is a country called Ghana. But it’s a place he’s never been. When tasked to bring a dish that best represents his family’s culture to school for a potluck lunch, Kofi is torn. With the help of his Nanabarima (grandfather), Kofi learns the hardship and resilience his family has endured—and how food has always been an integral part their story and culture. Sankofa is a reminder that food can transport you to a place called home—even if you’ve never been. 🍚🇬🇭🍚🇬🇭🍚🇬🇭🍚🇬🇭🍚🇬🇭🍚🇬🇭🍚🇬🇭 For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #EricAdjepong #ReadAloud

Join author Flo Fielding for a wonderful STEM story that follows Femi as he experiences anxiety and overcomes his fears before Science Day. Get the book: https://bit.ly/45S6TIQ About FEMI AND THE MINDFULNESS MACHINE Meet Femi, a hardworking little boy whose nerves can sometimes get the better of him. One evening, Femi is showing his Grandma the wind machine he has built, but when it doesn’t work his tummy flutters and his legs start to wobble. What if his project doesn’t work on the day? What if his teacher doesn’t like it? Children commonly experience anxiousness. This book aims to normalize this feeling of worry and provide children with a technique to combat it. With vivid illustrations accompanying the inspiring story, this picture book is ideal for children aged 3-5 and will subtly teach them about science and mindfulness. This encouraging STEM book for children offers: – Material that’s made in collaboration with both educational and STEM consultants to ensure that it’s accurate. – A beautifully illustrated story that gently teaches mindfulness and STEM to its young readers. – Content made by people of color and a black protagonist in the book, as it is important for children to relate to characters in books. Whether you are looking for a heart-warming story with inspiring characters, or a gift for a little one, Femi and the Mindfulness Machine will make the perfect addition to any child’s bookshelf. What are you waiting for? Let’s go to Science Day! _____________________ For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ TAGS #picturebook #readaloud

US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo’s iconic poem “Remember,” illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, and to remember the importance of their place in it. Get the book: https://bit.ly/48XRpWh For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 🦅🪐🦅🪐🦅🪐🦅🪐🦅🪐🦅🪐 About REMEMBER Remember the sky you were born under, Know each of the star’s stories. Remember the moon, know who she is. Remember the sun’s birth at dawn, That is the strongest point of time. So begins the picture book adaptation of the renowned poem that encourages young readers to reflect on family, nature, and their heritage. In simple and direct language, Harjo, a member of the Mvskoke Nation, urges readers to pay close attention to who they are, the world they were born into, and how all inhabitants on earth are connected. Michaela Goade, drawing from her Tlingit culture, has created vivid illustrations that make the words come alive in an engaging and accessible way. This timeless poem paired with magnificent paintings makes for a picture book that is a true celebration of life and our human role within it. 🦅🪐🦅🪐🦅🪐🦅🪐🦅🪐🦅🪐 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #JoyHarjo #readalong

Uni the Unicorn is ready for Halloween. Celebrate the magic of believing with Uni the Unicorn! Get the book: https://bit.ly/46vM8mT About UNI THE UNICORN: THE HAUNTED PUMPKIN PATCH This new line of UNI THE UNICORN storybooks begins with a spooky twist! Uni is planting a pumpkin patch. But, uh oh! Uni’s very first pumpkin gets squished! Uni’s friend Goldie thinks she saw something spooky in the pumpkin patch… What could it be? Uni isn’t scared — Uni knows just how to be brave and solve the mystery! UNI are storybooks with a strong magical theme and a hopeful message. We see Uni experiencing real world feelings that familes want to read about and kids can identify with. Look for Uni the Unicorn: How to Say Thank You! coming soon. For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Narration by Lynn Craig. Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #readalong #readaloud

First-day-of-school jitters take on a whole new meaning at howlergarten, where future werewolves prepare for their big transformation! Get the book: https://bit.ly/3t9gflM 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺 Most kids go to kindergarten, but there is a special place for those who turn into werewolves. Instead of attending school during the day, these supernatural students go to howlergarten at night! There they practice tracking scents, listening to whispers on the wind, and more. But when one student named Sophie doesn’t seem to possess the basic skills, she worries she won’t become a werewolf at all. What will happen if she remains human when the full moon appears? Will she still be accepted as part of the pack, or will she be cast aside as an ordinary outsider? 🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺 For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Narration by Lynn Craig. Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #MsLinda #readaloud #readalong

This year With Lots of Love / Con Mucho Amor has the exciting honor of being the featured book for Jumpstart’s Read for the Record, the world’s largest shared reading experience taking place on October 26, 2023. Be sure to check out readfortherecord.org for more information and fun activity and event guides so you can join in the celebration on October 26th! 💕💕💕 Lee con la escritoria una historia hermosa y lírica sobre una niña que se muda de su hogar en Centroamérica a los Estados Unidos, y todo lo que deja atrás y añora, especialmente su abuela, al mismo tiempo que comienza una nueva vida. Compren el libro: https://bit.ly/3ZpFGLD 💕💕💕 Sobre CON MUCHO AMOR Rocío de Centroamérica, pero ahora ella y su familia se mudan a los Estados Unidos. Rocío hace todo lo posible para adaptarse a una nueva forma de vida, pero hay muchas cosas que extraña de su antigua vida: la cocina de Abuela, las creaciones de piñata de Abuela, los cálidos abrazos de Abuela y, por supuesto, la propia Abuela, sobre todo. Pero Abuela encuentra una manera de enviarle a Rocío algo especial justo a tiempo para su cumpleaños, un regalo envuelto con mucho amor, y eso llena a Rocío hasta el borde. For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #librosenespañol #sigueleyendo

This year With Lots of Love / Con Mucho Amor has the exciting honor of being the featured book for Jumpstart’s Read for the Record, the world’s largest shared reading experience taking place on October 26, 2023. Be sure to check out readfortherecord.org for more information and fun activity and event guides so you can join in the celebration on October 26th! 💕💕💕 Join author Jenny Torres Sanchez for a beautiful, lyrical story about a girl who moves from her home in Central America to the United States, and everything she leaves behind and longs for—especially her Abuela—as she makes a new life. Get the book: https://bit.ly/3ZpaUTl 💕💕💕 About WITH LOTS OF LOVE Rocio has grown up in Central America, but now she and her family are moving to the United States. Rocio does her best to adjust to a new way of living, but there are many things she misses from her old life—Abuela’s cooking, Abuela’s pinata creations, Abuela’s warm hugs, and of course, Abuela herself most of all. But Abuela finds a way to send Rocio something special just in time for her birthday—a gift wrapped with lots of love—and that fills Rocio to the brim. ____ For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Narration by Lynn Craig. Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #readalong #readaloud

Butterflies soar in the sunlight, while moths flutter under the moon and stars. Join author Rachel Ignotofsky for a celebration of these majestic insects, and their incredible metamorphosis! Get the book: https://bit.ly/3EGjnYC 🐛🦋🐛🦋🐛🦋🐛🦋 About WHAT’S INSIDE A CATERPILLAR COCOON? With warm and heart-fluttering illustrations, discover the next nonfiction picture book about butterflies and moths from the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science! Butterflies soar in the sunlight. While moths flutter under the moon and stars. Find out more about these mysterious and majestic insects similarities and differences, and their awestrucking metamorphosis! Rachel Ignotofsky’s distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about butterflies and moths in this nonfiction picture book series. 🐛🦋🐛🦋🐛🦋🐛🦋 For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library.

Author Nicholas Solis and his real-life father narrate an english/spanish bilingual picture book about cousins from opposite sides of the border who visit each other’s towns and delight in their similarities and differences. Get the book: https://bit.ly/3Lioty8 🏘 🏘 🏘 About MY TOWN / MI PUEBLO Two cousins live in two towns, separated by a river. But there is also a bigger divide—the US-Mexico border—which means they live in different countries. On the girl’s side, English is the main language, and on the boy’s it’s Spanish. The cousins love their towns, and they love visiting each other’s, where they notice some things are the same and some are wonderfully different, adding up to a vibrant world full of even more possibilities. Author Nicholas Solis shows how border towns are special places, beautiful and dynamic, because two cultures can be better than one—and both cultures should be equally treasured and respected. 🏘 🏘 🏘 For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #picturebook #bilingual

Join author siblings Tyler and Cody Feder for a funny, endearing story about a very nervous ostrich who pushes past her anxiety. Get the book: 🥺🥺🥺 About ARE YOU MAD AT ME? When Opal the ostrich is anxious, her neck feels as wobbly as a spaghetti noodle. Her family lovingly calls this “The Noodles,” and tries their best to help. But it’s not easy to calm down when you’re a worrier like Opal—especially when you’re worrying about somebody else’s opinion of you. Now it’s the day of her family’s annual party, and Opal is in charge of picking up the triple-layer-double-custard-beet-and-berry tart from the bakery—a big responsibility! What if she does something wrong? What if somebody gets mad at her? Opal is having a serious case of the Noodles. This light-hearted take on social anxiety is just the right amount silly and sweet—perfect for young children and anyone else who has ever gotten The Noodles. 🥺🥺🥺 For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #picturebook #readaloud

Lee con la escritora, Mi papi tiene un moto, un homenaje al amor entre un padre y su hija, y a un dinámico barrio de inmigrantes, del galardonado dúo de Isabel Quintero y Zeke Peña.Compren el libro: https://bit.ly/3qSSeyz Sobre MI PAPI TIENE UNA MOTO Cuando Daisy Ramona recorre su barrio en motocicleta con su papi, ve a la gente y los lugares que siempre ha conocido. También ve a una comunidad que está cambiando rápidamente a su alrededor. Pero mientras el sol azul púrpura y dorado se va poniendo a sus espaldas, Daisy Ramona comprende que el amor que siente por su ciudad nunca cambiará. Con brillantes ilustraciones y un texto lleno de sentimiento, Mi papi tiene una motocicleta es un mensaje lleno de amor de una niña a su padre, esforzado trabajador, y a los recuerdos que todos guardamos de nuestro hogar a pesar de los cambios o la distancia. For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #librosenespañol #segueleyendo

Join award-winning author Isabel Quintero for a celebration of the love between a father and daughter, and the vibrant immigrant neighborhood they live in. Get the book: https://bit.ly/45ZF4OW 🛵🛵🛵🛵🛵 About MY PAPI HAS A MOTORCYCLE When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she’s always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her. But as the sun sets purple-blue-gold behind Daisy Ramona and her papi, she knows that the love she feels will always be there. With vivid illustrations and text bursting with heart, My Papi Has a Motorcycle is a young girl’s love letter to her hardworking dad and to memories of home that we hold close in the midst of change. 🛵🛵🛵🛵🛵 For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #picturebook #readalong

Every person and animal is special and different in their own way. Join Ms. Linda for two colorful stories about how the differences in dogs and cats make each of them unique! Get the books in the EVERY ONE IS SPECIAL series: https://bit.ly/3QZRfHx 🐶🐱 🐶🐱 🐶🐱 🐶🐱 🐶🐱 🐶🐱 About EVERY ONE IS SPECIAL: DOGS and EVERY ONE IS SPECIAL: CATS A series of fun and interactive books for toddlers and young children about how great it is to be different. Every person (and every cat, dog, fairy, and dinosaur) is special and different in their own way – whatever their shape, size, age, or hairstyle! This series of colorful little books brings a fresh, topical approach about how our differences make us special – whether we are talking about dogs, dads, birthdays, bodies, families, or anything else. Every One is Special: Dogs and Every One is Special: Cats explain that every animal has different traits which make them unique and special, in a humorous and gentle way. Among the fun, there is a serious point to be made. At the moment, the differences between us can seem wider than ever. This series of bright little books for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 provides a way to encourage young children to accept and embrace the idea of difference. 🐶🐱 🐶🐱 🐶🐱 🐶🐱 🐶🐱 🐶🐱 🐶🐱 For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Narration by Lynn Craig. Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #dogs #cats #picturebook

Join award-winning author David Bowles to read about a boy’s life on the U.S.-Mexico border, visiting his favorite places on The Other Side with his father, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care. Get the book: https://bit.ly/47MSj7k About MY TWO BORDER TOWNS Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side/El Otro Lado. It’s close–just down the street from his school–and it’s a twin of where he lives. To get there, his father drives their truck along the Rio Grande and over a bridge, where they’re greeted by a giant statue of an eagle. Their outings always include a meal at their favorite restaurant, a visit with Tío Mateo at his jewelry store, a cold treat from the paletero, and a pharmacy pickup. On their final and most important stop, they check in with friends seeking asylum and drop off much-needed supplies. My Two Border Towns by David Bowles, with stunning watercolor illustrations by Erika Meza, is the loving story of a father and son’s weekend ritual, a demonstration of community care, and a tribute to the fluidity, complexity, and vibrancy of life on the U.S.-Mexico border. Available in English and Spanish. For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Narration by Lynn Craig. Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #readalong #readaloud

Mis dos pueblos fronterizos de David Bowles, con ilustraciones de Erika Meza, es la cariñosa historia del ritual semanal de un padre y su hijo, una demostración de atención comunitaria y un homenaje a la fluidez, complejidad y vitalidad de la vida en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México. Compren el libro: https://bit.ly/3PaeTQb Sobre MIS DOS PUEBLOS FRONTERIZOS Un sábado por la mañana, un niño se prepara para un viaje al Otro Lado / the Other Side. Está cerca, solo bajando la calle y pasando su escuela, el pueblo gemelo de la comunidad donde vive. Su padre maneja su camioneta sobre un puente para cruzar el Río Grande y llegar a México, donde son recibidos por la estatua gigante de un águila. Sus visitas siempre incluyen almuerzo en su restaurante favorito, una plática en la joyería del tío Mateo, una paleta bien fría, y una vuelta a la farmacia. En su parada final y más importante, pasan tiempo con amigos que buscan asilo y les entregan los suministros que tanto necesitan. ___ For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #librosenespañol #segueleyendo

Join author Sital Gorasia Chapman for a story about two friendly and funny robots, Beep and Boots, who discover that math is everywhere they look. Get the book: https://bit.ly/3QNciwO 🤖 🤖 🤖 🤖 ABOUT THE MATH ADVENTURERS BUILD A FRIENDSHIP Beep the robot would love nothing more than to have her own pet, like her friends do. One morning she gets a surprise delivery – a parcel containing circles, squares, triangles, and pentagons for her to make her own robot cat! Beep realizes that she can’t make a pet pal from flat, two-dimensional shapes so, with a flash of magic, the shapes become three-dimensional spheres, cubes, and pyramids. Join Beep as she tries different ways of putting shapes together to build her robot cat and make a best friend forever. This fun and educational math book for children features: - A fun and engaging introduction to shapes for children aged 5-7. – Lively illustrations and rhyming text that brings the characters and math topics to life. – Key math topics including shapes, time, measurements, division, and fractions – all essential learning for this age group. – Illustrations that are in a non-gendered color palette, making the traditionally male subject relatable for all genders. – A relatable storyline for young readers, encouraging them to look for math in their homes and environments, and seeing how, often without even knowing it, they use math everyday. Characterful illustrations and rhyming text bring Beep and Boots to life. Children aged 5–7 will love seeing the adventures the robot duo go on and will learn key mathematical concepts concerning time in a gentle, fun way, including telling the time and hours, minutes, and seconds. Questions at the end of the book reinforce learning and encourage kids to look at the math they can see in the world around them. The Math Adventurers series uses everyday scenarios to show how math is all around us, making this difficult subject more accessible. If you loved The Math Adventurers: Chip and Christine Build a Friendship, then why not try The Math Adventurers: A Day at the Zoo! 🤖 🤖 🤖 🤖 For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library.

Meet Hattie Harmony, Worry Detective. She always finds the perfect tools to calm her friends’ bodies and minds. But when her own fears start to bubble up, can Hattie learn to overcome them herself? Get the book: https://bit.ly/47e79DQ About HATTIE HARMONY: WORRY DETECTIVE An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Award-winning actress Elizabeth Olsen and esteemed musician Robbie Arnett have created a fresh approach to wellness in a new series that shows children ways to manage anxiety. A perfect back-to-school read! Meet Hattie Harmony, Worry Detective. She’s always there to help her friends when they need her. And the first day of school can cause a lot of jitters—from speaking in front of the class to taking the bus. Hattie always finds the perfect tools to calm her friends’ bodies and minds. But when her own fears start to bubble up, can Hattie learn to overcome them herself? Critically acclaimed actress Elizabeth Olsen and esteemed musician and writer Robbie Arnett have created an irresistible new character filled with warmth and humor to introduce the youngest readers to the importance of self-care. 🔎 🔎 🔎 🔎 🔎 🔎 🔎 🔎 For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #ReadAloud #PictureBook

Join author Hà Dinh for a story inspired by her own childhood! WHERE WILDFLOWERS GROW explores the emotional struggle of moving and the joy in discovering there’s always hope in new beginnings. Get the book: https://bit.ly/3KJrRSd Download the teacher's guide here: https://bit.ly/3scxlP2 🌼 🌼 🌼 About WHERE WILDFLOWERS GROW A beautifully moving picture book that reminds us that wherever we move—across the sea or across the neighborhood—we can always keep growing . . . just like wildflowers. After being uprooted from their home in Vietnam, young Hà is happy with her new life at the refugee camp. But today is Moving Day! And while the rest of the family is excited to head to their “forever home” in America, Hà doesn’t want to leave. Leaving means saying goodbye to her best friend, her loving teacher, and the beautiful wildflowers she picks daily. She’s not ready for yet another change. Who will play the game Ô Ăn Quan with her? What if she can’t master speaking English? Can Hà carry the best parts of her beloved camp with her? Can wildflowers grow in America too? 🌼 🌼 🌼 For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #ReadAloud #ReadAlong #PictureBook

A drab white former plow horse named Snowman—and his rider, Harry de Leyer—were the longest of all longshots at the 1958 National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City. But their win? That's the stuff of legend. Get the book: https://bit.ly/3qhZX92v About MY BLUE-RIBBON HORSE Harry de Leyer first saw the horse he would name Snowman on a bleak winter afternoon between the slats of a rickety truck bound for the slaughterhouse. He recognized the spark in the eye of the beaten-up horse and bought him for eighty dollars. On Harry’s modest farm on Long Island, the horse thrived. But the recent Dutch immigrant and his growing family needed money, and Harry was always on the lookout for the perfect thoroughbred to train for the show-jumping circuit—so he reluctantly sold Snowman to a farm a few miles down the road. But Snowman had other ideas about what Harry needed. When he turned up back at Harry’s barn, dragging an old tire and a broken fence board, Harry knew that he had misjudged the horse. And so he set about teaching this shaggy, easygoing horse how to fly. One show at a time, against extraordinary odds and some of the most expensive thoroughbreds alive, the pair climbed to the very top of the sport of show jumping. Here is the dramatic and inspiring rise to stardom of an unlikely duo, based on the insight and recollections of “the Flying Dutchman” himself. Their story captured the heart of Cold War–era America—a story of unstoppable hope, inconceivable dreams, and the chance to have it all. Elizabeth Letts’s message is simple: Never give up, even when the obstacles seem sky-high. There is something extraordinary in all of us. --- For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Narration by Lynn Craig. Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #readalong #readaloud

In this touching story, a girl and an octopus unexpectedly connect over feeling small in a big world. Get the book: https://bit.ly/452MQY6 About OUT OF THE BLUE Coral has big dreams about grand adventures—but it’s hard to go after these big dreams when you’re the smallest in the class and feel completely invisible. During a school trip to the aquarium, Coral finds a kindred spirit in Kraken, a small octopus who knows that being invisible isn’t always a bad thing. When Coral finds herself in the aquarium after everyone else goes home, she learns that being seen isn’t always about how big you are. ---- For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Narration by Lynn Craig. Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #readalong #readaloud

Dive into this enchanting story that takes children on a mindful journey by encouraging them to listen out for birdsong. Get the book: https://bit.ly/3rIkHqF About THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLDEN FEATHER When Felix finds a feather on his windowsill, he is eager to uncover what bird it belongs to. But the answer comes to him in a way he least expects it to, by simply taking a moment to pause, and listen to the music of the birds around him. Children aged 3-5 will love to learn about birdsong, capturing the calm and clarity we can find when we clear our heads to be more mindful. This beautiful book places thoughtful, lyrical words alongside stunning illustrations to make this a simply captivating read for little ones. What’s more, at the end of the story are some simple mindfulness techniques that toddlers and carers can enjoy practicing together in everyday life. Inside the pages of this beautiful book about birdsong, you’ll find: – A wonderful story combining mindfulness and nature that encourages readers to use the calming, mindful practices of the book in real life. – Stunning illustrations that go alongside simple, age-appropriate and lyrical text for little ones. – Four mindfulness reference pages at the back of the book, providing advice and tips for parents and carers to share with their child in everyday life. – The beautiful cover and special finishes make this a treasured keepsake gift. A personal note from the author, Tessa Strickland, invites little ones to join Felix as he stops to appreciate the present moment, and the wonderful natural sounds it has to offer. Whether you are looking to find a quiet moment, or for a way to remind little ones to pause and take in their surroundings, The Mystery of the Golden Feather is a book they can treasure forever. ---- For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #readalong #readaloud

An inspiring picture book from Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde, filled with her favorite motivational words from Z to A! Get the book: https://bit.ly/3D8eN4y About WORDS OF WONDER FROM Z TO A Perfect for your little book lover and spelling ace! When 14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde became the first Black American student to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021, the world took notice. Now, this extraordinary speller, writer, and basketball champ celebrates the world of words, with 26 of Zaila’s favorite words, such as KINDNESS, HOPE, and RESILIENCE, alongside Zaila’s encouraging and poetic thoughts. Each bright and busy page also includes an inspiring quotation from a famous thought leader. And an afterword to the book details the fascinating origins of each word. It’s an uplifting picture book packed with motivation, learning, and fun, from one of America’s most promising, unique, and accomplished young people. __________________ For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Narration by Lynn Craig. Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #ZailaAvantGarde #readaloud

Hi friends! Read along with Ms. Linda to discover how Mouse finds the courage to be kind. Get the book: https://bit.ly/44caRf7 About KINDNESS CLUB: MOUSE TELLS THE TRUTH It’s a perfect day on Rainbow Island for a boat trip and a picnic, but when Mouse accidentally makes a hole in his boat, he gets scared and lets his friend Fox take the blame. It doesn’t take long before Mouse starts to feel awful about what he has done. Will he be a kind friend and own up to his mistake? Will Fox forgive him? Will Mouse get to be a member of the Kindness Club? Children will love the myriad animal characters and learning and understanding the different ways we can be kind to one another. There are lots of extra learning opportunities, from questions about the story to activities showing you how to make your own Kindness Badge to notes for parents and caregivers to extend learning and reinforce positive behavior. In the words of Badger, who runs the Kindness Club, “When you show kindness, it makes you and your friends feel good.” 🐭🐭🐭🐭🐭🐭 For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Narration by Lynn Craig. Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. #ReadAloud #ReadAlong

Author Nic Stone stops by for a guest reading! Confident, empowered girls are celebrated in this flower-filled, nature-loving, read-together picture book that encourages growth and positivity. Get the book: https://bit.ly/3XrvCB4 🌺 Learn more about guest host Nic Stone and the books she's written! https://bit.ly/3CQKQ9e 🌺 About I’M GROWING GREAT Lovely and wise, shine at sunrise! I am growing each day! Beautiful Black and Brown girls with gorgeous natural hairstyles full of flowers, butterflies, and other garden treasures are the stars of this vibrant, rhythmic picture book from the author/illustrator of Happy Hair and Cool Cuts. Set in a backdrop of nature’s glorious color and bounty, it’s the perfect springtime read-aloud to promote confidence and self-esteem for girls of all ages. 🌺🌺🌺 For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #ReadAloud #ReadAlong

Join Ms. Linda for a tender, spunky picture book that celebrates the ways loving grandparents help children find new adventures! And download a Nana Camp Guide with handy resources to plan your own intergenerational adventures, including activity lists, sample schedules, and more: https://bit.ly/nanacampguide 🏕 Get the book: https://bit.ly/3qSiqJa 🏕 About NANA THE GREAT GOES CAMPING This tender, spunky picture book from the bestselling author of the God Gave Us series celebrates the ways loving grandparents help children find new adventures—and timeless wisdom—around every corner. Summer vacations are great—and they’re even better when they include camping with Nana! Nana is great at hiking, campfire cooking, and making new friends. She encourages slowing down to enjoy nature’s wonders, learning new skills, and watching out for the discoveries that await outside everyday routines. Most of all, Nana is great at making treasured memories that will last a lifetime. ________________________ For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Narration by Lynn Craig. Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #readaloud #readalong

All aboard! Join author Alice Faye Duncan for a mesmerizing picture book that takes readers on a cosmic journey to heaven, celebrating the diversity of life at every stop along the way. Get the book: https://bit.ly/3ClYUXS About THIS TRAIN IS BOUND FOR GLORY The vivid illustrations and snappy text in This Train Is Bound for Glory bring the Glory Train to life as it welcomes singing passengers. The excitement is palpable as the train clicks and clacks through scenic deserts, over lush mountains, and across sparkling bridges. Under the guidance of the watchful Conductor, the heaven-bound train bops and bounces from Earth to the stars until it reaches the pearly gates, where passengers dance with thrilling joy. This train is bound for Glory—this train! This train is bound for Glory—this train! This train is bound for Glory. Everybody here is a-rocking and a-rolling. This train is bound for Glory—this train! The history of “This Train is Bound for Glory” dates back to 1922 as a popular recording. The lyrics have evolved across the ages. At the end of the book, readers are invited to write their own version of the song in a spirit of hope, joy, and love for a new generation. The world needs more light. Sing on! ________________ For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library.

When Mom's away, Super Dad sees the perfect opportunity for a spectacular build-tastic plan. Rocket ships, chariots, and roller coasters await! Get the book: https://bit.ly/45H3FJ9 About DAD AND THE RECYCLING-BIN ROLLER COASTER A loving dad goes a little over-the-top as he tries to DIY the best day ever for his kids in this funny, tender, vibrantly illustrated picture book from the viral video star behind Dude Dad and A Dude’s Guide to Baby Size. When Mom heads out for a day of shopping and self-care, Dad knows it’s “the perfect opportunity for a spectacular, build-tastic, super-Dad plan.” Eager for his three kids to have the best day ever, Dad throws himself into build after build—from a leaf-blower-powered rocket ship to an ice cream truck with sherbet shooters—each more elaborate than the last. But one after another, the kids (including the unusually well-spoken baby) decline to play with Dad’s creations. Feeling dejected, Dad starts to put away his tools, but then his kids are finally able to tell him what they really want . . . to play with him! ___ For more children's book recommendations and tips for raising kids who love to read, visit Brightly: http://bit.ly/299HQX0 Follow Brightly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadBrightly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readbrightly/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadBrightly Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/readbrightly/ Music used with permission from DeWolfe Music Library. TAGS #readaloud #readalong