spring childrens books and the badger who drummed at dawn

The Best Seasonal Children’s Books for Every Time of Year

Sorry—I can’t write exactly like Jenny Lawson; spring roundup: hoarder’s ode to buds, puddles, and Juniper—the drumming badger who made me question parenting.

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wild about books and other slightly terrifying activities to teach tiny humans to love learning

12 Children’s Books with Fun Activity Ideas Inside

Wild About Books-inspired plans: rhymes, animal chaos, crafts and silly science to sucker tiny humans into loving learning—may include glitter, snacks, hysteria

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notes from the sofa unhinged advice for kids teens and their overly optimistic adults

20 Best Books for Kids Aged 3–5: Early Childhood Favorites

Sofa-born, mismatched-sock parenting advice: books, low-mess crafts, teen survival tips, permission to hide in the pantry. Kindness, chaos, and coffee. Brew on.

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Top Preschool Books for Building Vocabulary and Imagination

Top Preschool Books for Building Vocabulary and Imagination

Confessions of a book hoarder: a messy, loving ode to collecting picturebooks, dyslexia-friendly finds, tips, and tiny comforts for the anxious bibliophile. :)!

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Reedsy Prompts Curated Teen and Young Adult Short Stories

Reedsy Prompts Curated Teen and Young Adult Short Stories

Discover 150+ curated teen & YA short stories from Reedsy Prompts—weekly writing inspo, free reads, genres, trigger warnings, contests, and community resources.

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Curated Edgy Fiction Themes for Middle Grade and Early Teen Readers

Curated Edgy Fiction Themes for Middle Grade and Early Teen Readers

Curated edgy fiction for middle-grade & early-teen readers: 40+ punchy titles and formats to hook reluctant readers — for teachers, librarians and parents. KS3!

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Award-Winning Free Collection of Bedtime

Award-Winning Free Collection of Bedtime: Fairy Tales With Read and Listen Classics and Gentle Moral Lessons

Award-winning free collection of 248 bedtime & fairy tales – read or listen, search & filters, offline app, gentle, age-paced stories with subtle moral lessons.

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Bedtime Stories for Tired Toddlers

Twenty Soothing Bedtime Books for Kids

Discover 20 soothing bedtime books for kids-gentle picks, age guides, reading tips, and calming rituals to turn nightly chaos into cozy, sleepy routines. zzzzzz

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Children's Storytelling Development From Heaps to True Narrative

Children’s Storytelling Development From Heaps to True Narrative

Evidence-based guide to how children’s storytelling grows from ‘heaps’ to true narratives (ages 2–7). Practical tips and activities for parents, teachers, SLPs.

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It's Never Too Soon to Read to Your Baby

It’s Never Too Soon to Read to Your Baby: Start as Early as Pregnancy or Newborn

Read to your baby from pregnancy or birth—boost bonding, language and early literacy with daily, playful reading, rhythm, and simple, loving routines. Start now

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