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 […]
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 […]
When everyone, from ex-Marines, to current football players, seems like they are touting the benefits of yoga and swearing by their daily meditation practice, it’s safe to say these ancient ideas are becoming modern mainstays. So why isn’t America more relaxed already? It might be because it’s hard to relax when the little ones around us use […]
Whether there’s mud, sand or snow between your toes, springtime is a state of mind, and all of our favorite books this month emphasize the best things about this exciting season. The air is fresh and full of equal parts possibility and pollen, so from carrots to courage—and from hopping to hoping—our picks remind us […]