Beachy Books & Ocean Adventures: Splashy Reads for Kids

by Jaliza Burwell for Charlesbridge Summer means trips! And a perfect kid-friendly outing is a Seaside Stroll along the beach where children will learn all about words that start with S in a gentle, rhythmic poem. When they find an interesting shell, they’ll need Seashells: More Than a Home to help them identify their discovery

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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: July

Halloween came early this year! Our upcoming titles in July embody the trending Summerween vibe. Piece together a haunting scene based on classic gothic tales with The World of Edgar Allan Poe: A Conversation Puzzle, or pick up the creepy-cute Squid Game Official Journal for fun, frightening merch based on one of Netflix’s biggest series.

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Ghoulish Gifts for a Sunny, Scary Summerween

Why wait until October to celebrate all things spooky? With the growing Summerween trend, Halloween fans can indulge in their favorite holiday in the the middle of the year with jack-o’-melon carving, sparkling pumpkin punch, and slasher movie marathons! First introduced by the hit Disney show, Gravity Falls, where the local townspeople celebrate Summerween on

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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: June

June’s upcoming titles are full of can’t-miss pop culture moments! Relive Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour with refreshing, creative cocktails inspired by her greatest hits with The Eras Pour, then revisit the women that made the 2000s pop’s shiniest decade in Hit Girls. And kids can bring the movies home with Stitch titles like Birthday

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Backseat Must-Haves for Road Trips with Kids

Whether it’s to the beach, grandma’s house, or an awe-inspiring national park, the family summer road trip is a quintessential part of childhood. But as any parent knows, keeping children occupied for hours spent on the road can be a struggle. Activity books and backseat games are a great solution for entertaining kids without resorting

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Shop the Best Dad Gifts for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is coming up on June 15! Celebrate all the hard-working dads, grandfathers, and uncles out there with our top picks for Father’s Day gifting. For punny dads who can’t resist a dad joke, sporty dads with season tickets to their favorite game, foodie dads who love getting creative in the kitchen, and more,

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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: May

May’s upcoming titles are serving up some impeccable summer vibes. Aquatic books like Nat Geo’s 100 Beaches of a Lifetime, DK’s My First Ocean: Let’s Dive In and Explore!, and the Oceanarium Postcard Box Set are perfect for breezy summer getaways spent by the water, while Campsite Games and Animals of the National Parks are

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