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Brightly’s 50 Best List is targeted for a variety of ages and levels of readers with different genres, types of books, and even book ideas for families to read together.
Common Sense Media Reviews- Find age-appropriate movies, books, apps, TV shows, video games, websites, and music that you and your kids will love.
Essential Books Guide- Common Sense Media has collected and organized lists of highly recommended childrens books in themed categories and arranged by age groups.
Essential School Tools- This comprehensive guide will help you find the best teacher-approved apps, games, and websites to support your kid in each grade and the best advice to help you understand current trends in schools and how they affect your kid.
How to Raise a Reader- Here are ten tips for getting your kids hooked on books.
NPR’s 100 Favorite Books for Young Readers. To make things easier, they've split up the list into categories: Picture Perfect, Baby's Bookshelf, Conversation Starters, Family Life, Animal (and Monster) Friends, Folktales and Fairy Tales, Fun to Read Out Loud, Nonfiction, Early Chapter Books, and Older Readers.
Practical Tips for Exceptional Readers- How to find interesting, engaging, age-appropriate books for kids reading above their age or grade level.
Advanced Readers Book Lists- Here are lists of books that are age-appropriate for advanced readers at different grade levels
Technology Parent Concerns Addressed- Do you have questions on how to take control of the technology in your kids' lives?
2020 Children’s Book List from Common Sense Media. It's updated every week with the newest reviews for kids 2–12.
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