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Book clubs for kids are wonderful addition to the children's book market. A service in which a new book is delivered to the child's door each month, these clubs make great gift ideas for young readers. With options that range from school based offerings to Dr. Seuss book clubs to luxury gift services, how do you decide which kids book club is best for you?

Children who are reluctant readers typically struggle for two reasons; either they experience difficulty with one or more of the technical aspects of reading (decoding, fluency, comprehension etc.) or they find it boring. While each can seem daunting for parents and children to overcome, with a little planning, creativity and perseverance, you can help jump start your child’s interest.  

Getting boys to read can be particularly problematic, and if not addressed early, can have deleterious consequences. Consider this alarming statistic by widely-recognized read-aloud expert Jim Trelease:

How can a book be recommended for such varied child reading levels as 0-4 (or 4-8)? Isn't it ludicrous to think that a book might be a good fit for both a 1-year-old and a 3-year-old? Or, that a 4-year-old and 8-year-old might read at the same level?

We all know that we should be reading to our children daily. But, lets face it, when bedtime rolls around and you have a mountain of laundry, a sink full of dishes, and your house looks like a toy-spouting tsunami has blown through it, the temptation to try and skip story time can be pretty high. Here is a list of twenty-five benefits of read alouds* to help you resist that temptation. 

Children's books make perfect kids birthday gifts. Whether building a library for a newborn (view our collections perfect for newborns), sharing a favorite of yours with an independent reader, or exploring the hottest new title for a read aloud, children's books are the perfect choice.

Books- timeless, entertaining and unplugged- are a perfect choice for kids birthday gifts. Here are four guidelines for choosing the perfect book:

Classic picture books are the perfect addition to every child's library. Whether given as a gift to celebrate a new arrival or as a story to enjoy one evening at bedtime, classic picture books serve an important role and should not be overlooked.

Children's Book of the Month Clubs are a great addition to the children's book market. A service in which a new book is delivered to the child's door each month, these clubs make great gift ideas for young readers. With options that range from school based offerings to Dr. Seuss book clubs to luxury gift services, how do you decide which book of the month club for kids is best for you?

Unlike Hanukkah books for kids, kids Christmas books are ubiquitous. They come in every format imaginable, feature favorite movies, classic tales or modern adaptations, and virtually every popular children's books series includes at least one Christmas spin off. The trick when selecting the perfect holiday book gift for children is to focus on quality. Ideally, these books should be ones the recipient will want to hold on to year after year and to encorporate into their family traditions.