#Children’s

Whether you’re looking for kid’s books online to read to your small humans or because you’re young at heart, we’ve got the best kid lit recommendations! Our kid’s books post cover everything from children’s picture books to chapter books for kids to middle grade fiction recommendations.

6 Children’s Books About Blended Families

These excellent children's books about blended families reflect modern-day families.

The Peter Rabbit Movie Looks Awful (But I Think Beatrix Potter Would Have Loved It)

The trailer for the new Peter Rabbit film has been released and it's ... interesting. What would Beatrix Potter think of it?

Banned Children’s Books to Read This Week

Read about six banned children's books that have been challenged in schools and libraries across the United States.

Eyes Open: Young Girl Narrators Teach Me to See

Rioter Dana looks back at the young girl narrators she admires and examines the lessons they hold for her as an adult reader and writer.

Children’s Book Recommendations for Freestyle Rappers

Ludacris started it by freestyle rapping Anna Dewdney’s LLAMA LLAMA RED PAJAMA; let's keep it going with more children's books made for freestyle rapping.

15 Children’s Books to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans with these 15 children's books.

What You Need to Know About the HARRY POTTER Illustrated Editions

The Harry Potter illustrated editions by Bloomsbury are beautiful masterpieces and perfect additions to any fan's library.

Dark Board Books for the Gothic Toddler

If your baby bat wants a spooky story to sink their fangs into, or your gothic toddler needs some broody bedtime stories, here are 6 to get them started!

18 Things I’ve Learned As A Children’s Literature Researcher

A kids lit researcher shares a few things she's learned on the job.

How To Make DIY Bookshelves For Kids

Ideas from me, your friendly neighborhood Rioter mom, on good bookshelves for kids to keep your kids' books from becoming a second layer of carpet.