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A newsletter about the books, shows, games, etc. that spark kids’ imagination, stoke their creativity, and liberate their minds. Think “Bluey,” but stuff that isn’t “Bluey.”

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"Wilmot's Warehouse" by CMYK

A board game to remember.

“The Truth About Dragons” by Julie Leung and Hanna Cha

Religion is not at the center of our family life, even though it was when my wife and I were kids.

"Astro Bot" by Team Asobi

All video games are made to be played, but few are made to be playful.

Three Books You Play With -- And That Play You

It must feel so powerless to read a book when you can’t read.

"Owl Babies" by Martin Waddell and Patrick Benson

Summer is the days of abandonment in the Writ Small household.

"Where's Halmoni?" and "Where's Joon?"

There’s a moment early in Julie Kim’s gorgeous, mythical “Where’s Halmoni?” where its two young protagonists find something new.

"The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland"

Mandy Patinkin knows how to make an impression.

“'More More More,' Said The Baby” by Vera B. Williams

One of the great joys of parenting is it makes you dance more often.

"Egg" and "Kitten's First Full Moon" by Kevin Henkes

When I first read “Egg” to J, my 1.5-year-old, she batted at it like she wanted to crack it open.

"Saturday" by Oge Mora

I never expected macarons to move me to tears, but parenting really does a number on you.