With school almost back in session, it seems like a good time for a lesson in brain science...literally. But don't worry, our friends at Reading Rockets have made it pretty easy.
Understanding how brains learn to read is a good start to understand reading challenges your child might face.
August's Storytime theme explores the wide world of feelings from the butterflies in our bellies to the sparkles of happiness in our hearts. Through expressive stories, songs, and activities kids will learn to name their emotions and understand that every feeling has a place.
Get ready for a sparkling, giggle-filled celebration of all things Barbie at the Manhattan Branch! Bring your favorite Barbie or use ours for a full hour of creative fun.
David is determined to get laughs out of everyone, even those who don't find his antics amusing, from cannonballs into the pool to telling jokes during class, in a companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning No, David!.
In this special interactive addition to the award-winning Mother Bruce series, Bruce the bear is at the mercy of Rupert, Thistle and Nibs, the fun-loving mice in his begrudgingly expansive family, as he follows their increasingly silly instructions.
This beautiful and compassionate picture book offers an important lesson about how to offer comfort to loved ones by setting aside your assumptions and following their lead.
Can you beat Mr. Fox at his Game of No? The rules are simple: every time he asks a question, you must respond with 'NO.' If you accidentally say 'YES,' then it's back to the beginning of the book for you, where you must start all over again.
A giggle-inducing rhyming story by the award-winning author of Four Pups and a Worm finds a troop of brave knight owls on a mission to find a dragon, save their kingdom and find time for a snack.
Big Shark is scared! The cave looks far too dark and spooky to swim into. But Little Shark isn't scared in the least! Can he coax Big Shark to explore? Some exciting surprises are waiting deep in the spooky cave!
Children will improve their reading skills and learn about a day in the life of a teacher, in a fun-filled, nonfiction reader that shows authentic images of a day's work for a teacher.
A smile-inducing story about counting and organizing cats invites the youngest children to attempt counting a stacked group of cats with minds of their own who depart until there is only one proud kitty remaining.
A board book filled with simple text, bold patterns and sweet imagery provides a high-contrast learning experience for little ones' developing eyes and introduces them to the names of ice pop flavors in English and Spanish.
An interactive picture book story about a father and daughter's fun-filled day follows a daddy pig and his child, who share meals, ride bikes, play games and more while repeating messages of love to each other.
Teaching the joy of taking care of a puppy, and the hard work it entails, this fun-filled introduction to pet ownership provides the basics with the help of durable push-pull tabs.
