A literacy strategist writes about nurturing children’s love for books and literature in a world where political, social, and ...

Read-Aloud Books Last updated: July 1, 2025 by Common Sense Media Reading together -- whether at bedtime or anytime you need a quiet, calm activity -- is a cherished ritual for many parents and their ...

Maddie Mantelli is a young bookworm, recently completing the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program! She is a cherished member of the Wednesday Storytime group and is always on the hunt for the next ...

Maddie Mantelli is a young bookworm, recently completing the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program! She is a cherished ...

For a read-aloud option (other than mom or dad): MrsP.com , a free children’s entertainment website, features actress Kathy Kinney as Mrs. P, who narrates classic children’s stories.

From throwing tantrums about bedtime to begging to drive a bus (spoiler: it’s a no), Pigeon is hilarious, dramatic, and completely relatable to young children. That's why Mo Willems’ Pigeon series is ...

A Supreme Court ruling over a Montgomery County lawsuit gave parents the right to opt their kids out of lessons with LGBTQ+ ...

If you’re a preschool teacher or parent looking for a playful way to connect reading with hands-on learning, look no further than the beloved Froggy series by Jonathan London. With over two dozen ...

One of my earliest memories: the frustration of not being able to read. Bouncing along in the backseat at the age of three, I’d command my parents to read aloud ...

OSWEGO COUNTY – Students in two Altmar-Parish-Williamstown kindergarten classes proudly celebrated their new role as published authors, an important milestone combining creativity, literacy ...

Listen to a selection of stories read aloud by our reporters. Advertisement The progressive state lawmaker’s sleek social media presence and army of eager volunteers could offer his party a road ...

Let's look at excellent picture books that break the fourth wall, also called metafiction. When authors break the fourth wall ...