Start with these lively picture books and compelling histories. By Travis Jonker As spooky season approaches, the master of children’s horror recommends creepy-crawly classics and modern ...
(Ages 3-7. Nancy Paulsen Books. $18.99.) Much like Cookie and Broccoli, pals Mel and Milo find that perhaps the best weapon against fear is a good friend. One night, Milo is reading books about the ...
Reading to young children can also help them develop attention, deal with difficult emotions, and control behavior like aggression. But more than that, books help build young people's imagination ...