We are surrounded by print. Large signs tell us where to drive, where to eat and what's on sale. We take for granted that children will learn how to navigate the printed word, but there are things we can do to help.

Are you looking for something a bit spookier than Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark?  Well “The Last Apprentice” series is for you.  Tom Ward is a young apprentice to a fellow called the Spook.  It's the Spook's job to rid the county of all things dark such as ghosts, boggarts, and the occasional...

Children who have a large vocabulary have a great advantage when they begin to learn to read. One way to help your child increase their vocabulary is to talk to them. Begin talking to them when they're babies, even though they won't understand what you're saying. You'll still expose them to words and language, add to their experiences, and ultimately help to increase their vocabulary. Here are some other things you can do:

On March 2nd children all around the United States celebrate the birth of Dr. Seuss and reading. But even though you don't know why, this day is extra special to me! Click inside to find out why, and to watch video of me reading portions of little-known Seuss books and a poem I wrote just for Dr. Seuss' birthday.

Kendra and Seth are off to visit their grandparents in Connecticut while their parents are on a trip. At first the siblings spend their time in an attic full books and toys, and by a swimming pool surrounded by various flying insects such as dragonflies. When Kendra discovers a book entitled Journal of Secrets and follows the directions to "Drink the milk" it changes the way she sees the lands and forest of Fablehaven. Those flying dragonflies and other insects by the pool are not what they seem.