Dear Gemini, we know you have it pretty rough. As the sign with the reputation of being the absolute worst, we’ll try our best to keep the Gemini slander in this post to a minimum. The sun is now in Gemini (or is it?). Here are our recommendations to get you through the season. For […]
Looking for a gift for your favorite bookworm—or a gift to reward yourself after a long day of holiday prep? There’s something for every fiction lover on the list below, from picture books to share at bedtime, to wonderful chapter books to tuck into a backpack, to teen reads both moving and magical, to some […]
As someone raising both a son and a daughter, I’m always on the lookout for books that empower both of them to grow into strong, happy, healthy adults. That’s every parent’s dream, right? While my daughter went through a princess phase just like many other girls her age, she simultaneously expressed an interest in trains, […]
Picture books may be for kids, but with charming stories, unforgettable characters, and colorful illustrations, the right picture book will brighten up anyone’s day. Here’s a list of the cream of the crop of the best picture books that debuted in 2016—don’t miss these beautiful, inspiring, and innovative new stories. Freshen up story time (or bedtime, or […]
Buying for kids can be really hard, especially at Christmas. With every commercial blaring about some new toy that sings and talks and requires 18 batteries and costs half of the mortgage, it’s hard to decide where to draw the line on toys or what to buy. I’ve struggled with my own daughter—I want to […]