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These picture books and graphic novels for elementary students through high schoolers show the power of illustration to convey complex emotions.

In these fun picture books, children can follow along with kids—and animals!—on their quest to obtain a new live-in best friend. These 11 stories range from the first desire for an animal companion to the responsibility of caring for another life. 

Since D/deaf experiences vary greatly, it’s important to offer kids multiple titles about D/deaf characters and characters with hearing loss, showcasing these differences.

Never proven scientifically, one of the biggest draws to tarot and witchcraft practices is the romance of their ancient provenance and their ancestral, shared rituals and human wisdom.

One of the amazing superpowers of childhood is curiosity, continuously asking “why?” and not being satisfied without finding the perfect answer. These guidebooks will help get them there.

The iconic Dr. Seuss’s Horton and Grumpy Monkey star in stories that reminder readers scary situations become slightly less ominous when there are good friends around to help you face your fears.

Suggest these age-appropriate titles to those wanting to learn more about the Manhattan Project and the devastating legacy of the bomb it produced.

For many young readers (and their grown-ups), boarding an airplane is easier said than done. This list features titles to prep young travelers in advance.

In this latest Series Update, some YA series wrap up, others find their stride, and a few expand their worlds with novellas and a spin-off duology.