Story time—at home, at nursery and at school—is where young children encounter the magic of books. Reading stories to young children is a pleasurable activity in itself, but it also lays the ...

Reading is more than just a silent activity for kids; it is one of the best methods for developing the brain during childhood ...

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has released the Explorer Club Activity Book, a new publication for kids aged 5-13. The new 24-page resource booklet contains ...

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.