Capturing elusive feelings in words and pictures is the central project, and the greatest challenge, of a children’s book. For young people led by their tender hearts, a book that understands those ...

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A sister reads Happy Harper Thursdays to her brothers. Source: Courtesy of Fern Schumer Chapman Cutoffs and estrangements—by circumstance or by choice—have plagued generations in my family. In 1938, ...

Here are some of our staff’s favorites, for ages 2 to 4. By The New York Times Books Staff We polled our editors and writers about the best books for the preschool set. These are our favorites. This ...

Patricia J. Murphy is the author of over 150 books, ranging from adult nonfiction to early readers for kids. Recently, though, she felt called in a new direction. “I should be writing books about God, ...