Olivia Hinebaugh
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R.J. Palacio Takes On The Holocaust Ahead Of The 'White Bird' Book Tour — LOOK INSIDE
R.J. Palacio's 2012 middle-grade novel Wonder, about a fifth-grader bullied for his a facial disfiguration, and the friends who would defend him, became an instant classic. Drawn from an incident in Palacio's own life as a mother, the book inspired… → Read More
Scary Stories Your Little Fox Will Love — EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK
What kid doesn't like getting the stuffing scared out of them once in a while? If you have fond memories of reading Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark (but also, generally, regretting your decision once it was time to turn out the lights), then… → Read More
GLAAD & Little Bee Books Drop Two New Children's Books
If you don't yet know the origin of the pride flag, there's a new board book that will teach you and your kid. Our Rainbow, illustrated by nine different artists in the LGBTQ+ community, lets young readers leaf through (OK turn through) the beauty… → Read More
You Have Gangly Cuddles To Look Forward To At Age 9
My oldest child is all Great Dane puppy. They are lovable, goofy, enthusiastic, and extremely tall for their age. Like most parents, I am constantly floored at just how fast these kids grow. How is it possible this giraffe-child was once that tiny… → Read More
14 Kids' Books For Summer That Even The Most Reluctant Readers Will Devour
Summer is upon us. Endless days of playing outside, months of freedom, and the inevitable chorus of "I'm bored!" It's a time for visits to the pool and summer reading challenges. Some kids will happily sit down and read 10 books in a row, but other… → Read More
'It Feels Good To Be Yourself,' As Our EXCLUSIVE Preview Of A New Children's Book Proves
Happy Pride month! One of the most meaningful ways to celebrate with our children is to educate them on all the many ways to be a human. Pride is so much about celebrating and accepting all the ways we can be different from each other. It Feels Good… → Read More
12 Children's Books To Teach Emotional Literacy
Kids don't always know the names for what they're feeling. They often don't know why they feel the way they do. Feelings can be overwhelming and confusing, especially when we don't give our kids the tools to deal with them. More and more, we hear… → Read More
Ann Patchett Has Cracked Her Way Into Picture Books — EXCLUSIVE
Ann Patchett is a literary juggernaut, and yet somehow, unlike other juggernauts, still just a single person churning out the works of art. Her books are always prominently displayed in bookstore: Bel Canto won the PEN/Faulkner award and was adapted… → Read More
'The Little Guys' Is An Adorable Picture Book From Caldecott Honors Recipient Vera Brosgol
It might not mean so much on a wine bottle, but in the literary world, those shiny foil stickers that read "The Caldecott Medal" or "Caldecott Honor Book" means that whatever you have in your hands is quality. When I was a kid, if a book had a medal… → Read More
8 Books For 'Harry Potter' Fans To Read To & With Their Kids
One thing that a lot of millennial parents have in common: we grew up reading Harry Potter. For those of us with children old enough to dig into the dark arts, either as a read-aloud exercise or independent readers, there is a conundrum: how to keep… → Read More
Tween Wonder Woman Gets Her Own Graphic Novel — EXCLUSIVE Details On The Story
Adolescence is the origin story we all share (Kal-El crashed to Earth in a spaceship, started a new school, and eventually figured out his super powers, and isn't that as good a metaphor for puberty as any?), so you'll be excited to hear that we are… → Read More
9 Gorgeous Picture Books About Science
If you're a parent, you're probably met with questions about the whats and the whys of our universe on a daily basis. Kids notice everything, and it's your job as a mom to nurture your little one's love of discovery. Encouraging them by providing… → Read More
Diversity In Children's Books Isn't Radical
While, once upon a time, board books and early picture books taught things like colors, and numbers, and daily vocabulary, there are now meatier messages and lessons to be had within the cardboard pages of the latest board books. This trend was… → Read More
'Emma The Pig' Will Steal Your Heart And You Can See The Cover Here — EXCLUSIVE
What is it about pigs that just tug at the heartstrings? Have you ever rooted for a character as much as Wilbur from Charlotte’s Web? Or Babe from the eponymous novel and movie? Well, it’s time to meet your latest pig best friend in Emma, a real… → Read More
26 New Christmas Books For Children To Read This Holiday Season
If ever there was a month to get cozy with the kiddos and read a million books, it'd be December. Holiday season is pretty bonkers for most folks, especially those of us with little kids who require more Christmas planning than any non-parent could… → Read More
9 Spooky Children's Books To Read With Your Little Monsters This Halloween
I like to think that every holiday is a good chance to get some new books. (My bookshelves are always begging for mercy.) Halloween is no different. Sure, you'll also need to stock up on candy and cider and pumpkin-spice-flavored-things, but I think… → Read More
'Strong Is The New Pretty' Celebrated Girls, & Now Boys Get A Boost In ‘The Heart Of A Boy’ — We Have A First Look
By now, you’ve seen her on bookshelves, the steely-eyed tween swimmer staring out of you, her strong little arms crossed in a pose that is so packed with attitude it takes a moment to understand what is so revolutionary about it. The cover image… → Read More
Tomie DePaola's 'Quiet' Is The Picture Book We Need Now — EXCLUSIVE
As a parent, when your hair isn't on fire, you are likely surrounded by the blare of, say, The Octonauts ("Creature report! Creature report!"). Life is wall-to-wall activities and noise; you're alway hurrying to or from something. Sometimes I feel… → Read More
'Best Friends' Will Be The Sequel To 'Real Friends' & You Can Peep The Cover Here — EXCLUSIVE
Many parents feel every jolt of their kids' ride into the bumpy world of friendship — littered with cliques, attacks on their self-esteem, bullying, and anxiety — and want to know how they can prepare them for those experiences. So when the graphic… → Read More
My Dog Was The Best Labor Partner You Could Hope For
I have been very blessed in the support I've received during labor and birth. I've had three births. Each birth was different, but all three have been out-of-hospital, unmedicated births. And during all three, I was supported by my partner, my mom,… → Read More