What to Read: Books for Kids & Adults
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What To Read

Whether you’re reading with kids or on your own, you can always find a new page to turn with Motherly’s recommendations.

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This mama wrote a children’s book about IVF—here’s why it matters

"Where do babies come from?" is a question that can have a very complicated answer.

December 5, 2019
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We’re publishing the pregnancy book you deserve, mama

The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama: Redefining the Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Journe is here.

October 26, 2019
Children's books body positivity

9 children’s books to promote body positivity, from ages 2-12

Showing our kiddos that all bodies are accepted and amazing is really hard.

Updated October 10, 2019
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As a mother of Latinx children, I wanted more books that would inspire them so I wrote my own

They need to learn about how Latinos have contributed to the history of the United States.

Updated August 29, 2022
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Watch out Amazon—Hullabaloo Book Company is here 📚

This children's book gifting site is such an easy and brilliant way to find a special birthday or baby shower gift.

August 22, 2019
little boy reading in bed

10 fun + creative ways to help kids love reading

An appreciation for reading doesn't just happen. It needs to be nurtured and encouraged until a child develops an intrinsic desire to read and the self-confidence to pick up a book on their own.

February 27, 2019

11 practical tips to pick books for your advanced reader

The key is finding a book or series that's engaging, well-matched to your kid's literacy skills, and on target with their emotional development.

October 3, 2018
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Get children’s books delivered each month with Amazon’s new subscription box 🙌

A book box provides kids with a monthly (or quarterly) opportunity to open a special surprise that isn't a plastic plaything and can also help families clock less screen time by providing an entertainment alternative.

August 28, 2018
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It’s science: Reading the same books to your child over and over makes them smarter

The next time your preschooler hands you Llama, Llama for the millionth time, don't despair.

Updated August 7, 2024
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Empowering the next generation: 31 must-read Black history books for kids

It's more crucial than ever to help our kids understand and celebrate the incredible contributions of Black Americans

Updated February 6, 2025

Kristen Bell’s ‘Momsplaining’ web series is the guide to motherhood we needed all along

As we could all expect from the Bad Moms actress, the short episodes are seriously hilarious.

January 29, 2018
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