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At Home

8 Thanksgiving Books for Kids of All Ages

Sarah Robertson -
Celebrate Turkey Day with these fun books for kids.
At Home

The Best Halloween Books for Kids in 2024 You’ll Love to Read

Hillary Bird -
Including monsters, goblins and skulls, these Halloween-themed books for kids will get your whole family into the spooky spirit.
At Home

Great Books for Grandparents and Kids to Read Together

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Share a laugh, an adventure or a good read with your grandkids
Indoors

St. Patrick’s Day Books for Your Little Leprechaun

Lori Orlinsky -
Read all about the luck of the Irish!
At Home

Celebrate Presidents Day with These Children’s Books

Stephanie Benavidez -
Teach the kids about the role of the U.S. President and how important it is with these books.
At-Home Learning

Spanish/English Bilingual Picture Books for Kids

Hillary Bird -
Want to teach your young child Spanish or English? Try these board books that they are sure to love.
Advice

12 Children’s Christmas Books to Add to Your Collection

Hillary Bird -
Santa-approved reading!
Advice

17 Wild Animal-Themed Books for Kids

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These animal books are adorable!
Things to Do

10 Children’s Books for Young Hamilton Fans

Hillary Bird -
For readers who are young, scrappy and hungry for history.
Outdoors

Chicagoan Wins National Little Free Library Award, Promotes Neighborhood Literacy

Hillary Bird -
'There’s more to this than putting books in a box.'
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