There’s a magical place in the Bronx called Storyland Book Lounge. Its goal is to encourage young children to read, and they ...

In 2024, 51% of families read aloud to their very young children, while 37% read aloud to their kids between the ages of 6 and 8 years old.

What's your favorite movie that started life as a book — and what makes for a great book-to-film adaptation, anyway? Do you ...

Austin’s own BookSpring is transforming family reading across Texas—one free book, one story, and one child at a time. The nonprofit believes that the simple act of sharing a story can change a ...

Starting this summer, families can use their Luna StoryTime Projector to follow their favorite Disney and Pixar characters on exciting adventures. Cottage Door Press is introducing characters from Toy ...

Compared to other shonen series, One Piece features multi-dimensional female characters with fascinating backstories and ...

Using dialogic book sharing, adults become active listeners and encourage children to assume a progressively more active role in storytelling. Adults follow the child’s lead, encouraging them to ...

The early 20th century saw a redefinition of American childhood toward a time of play and learning. The modern toy industry ...

With several major releases lined up, animated movies 2026 are expected to bring fresh magical worlds and touching narratives ...

Starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, Emerald Fennell's new take on the classic romance is far from faithful to the original book – but it is "utterly absorbing" in its own right.

The Story: After a period of celibacy, Helen decided to explore her sex life using cucumbers. She found she actually ...

For most of history, parents couldn’t buy their kids dolls, action figures, or the like. Then playtime became big business.