5/3/2016
A sweet, thoughtful story about the beauty and wonder of the natural world, Our Great Big Backyard was written by former First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna Bush Hager to help commemorate the 100th anniversary of America's National Park Service. Young Jane is looking forward to a summer vacation spent playing video games with her friends when she learns that instead, her family is embarking on a summer road trip to see the country's national parks. Skeptical at first, Jane soon finds herself fascinated by the astounding views and incredible beauty of the great outdoorswhether in the Everglades, or in her own backyard. Read More
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 […]
The President is Missing is on B&N bookshelves now.
Summer has officially begun, and there’s so much to do! From the beach to the pool, and from the campsite to your very own backyard, the world is full of adventures for trailblazers of all ages right now. So, whether your little reader is a camping cadet, an undersea squirt, or an apprentice sandcastle architect, you’ll […]
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 […]
Maybe you prefer the delicate acoustics of a pillow fort. Or perhaps a treehouse is your favorite venue for cutting loose with a children’s classic. However you choose to wind down with your little ones at storytime, you can always freshen up the stack with a new book or two (unless you enjoy being able […]