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.

These are the best picture books of 2017

Stories that sparked our imaginations, made us giggle, and captured our hearts.

Updated Feb. 27, 2023
three kids reading on bed- winter holiday books

7 books to help kids celebrate all the winter holidays❄️

There are so many holidays to celebrate aside from Christmas.

Updated Oct. 28, 2022
little boy crying

12 books to help calm your child’s anxiety

Sitting down together and reading a book can help your little one identify, cope, and work through her worries

Updated Sep. 15, 2022

6 New (or Nearly New) Pregnancy Books That Make Life Better

The most helpful (and humorous) pregnancy books of the year.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The Best Bedtime Baby Books

No, "Goodnight, Moon" isn't in there.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

7 subtle ways to encourage your kids to be readers

I want to equip my children with minds that are adept at reading and writing, imagining and creating.

Updated Mar. 28, 2017
collage of baby books about dads

6 baby books about dads

These dad-centric baby books will be fun for dad and baby.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

10 girl-power books we love for toddlers + preschoolers

Girls are so strong—these books celebrate their power. 

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

5 Pregnancy Books You Should Read

Must-reads to get through the trimesters, prep for labor and more

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

15 tricks for squeezing the most out of storytime with your little one

Let your child be in control of turning pages.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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