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The long-awaited sequel to Inside Out came out last June. Protagonist Riley is thirteen now and four more big emotions have joined Headquarters. Read on to learn more about the movie and get in touch with all the feels with our roundup of kids' books related to every emotion in Inside Out 2.

It takes daily work and practice to develop and sustain the ability to be grateful for all the good things in our lives. That practice begins when we are very small, with smiles and kisses and cuddles. Here are fifteen picture books to help young readers learn how to hone an attitude of gratitude.

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! As we all know, reading is a great way to foster empathy and compassion toward others. Here we share books to inspire kindness in kids of all ages.

This can be a rough time of year for many. Grief, loneliness, and scarcity are among the reasons people may feel particularly isolated and sad during the holidays. It's an opportunity to reflect on these difficulties and how we can help. Here are twelve books that offer perspectives on empathy and awareness.