Divorce can feel overwhelming for kids trying to make sense of a world that suddenly feels different. This thoughtful guide helps children understand something really important: their feelings are valid, normal and allowed to be heard. @neonsquidbooks.bsky.social #KidLit #Nonfiction #Booksky

Micah Thorne is drowning in grief, weighed down by a family history he can’t escape. But when a mysterious forest begins calling to him, he follows into shadows, visions and whispers that feel almost alive. #Booksky #Fantasy

Ginny Carmichael is done surviving, she is ready to live. Trapped in an abusive relationship, she finally finds the strength to leave, taking her baby daughter and stepping into the unknown. What follows is a journey toward healing, forgiveness and rediscovering her worth. #Booksky

Today’s spotlight features two poetic gems that move in very different directions, yet meet in the same quiet place: the power of observation, memory and feeling. @pubspotlight.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social #NationalPoetryMonth #PoetryBooks #KidLit #Booksky

Full of razor-sharp suspense, relentless action and mind-bending twists, this thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Cash’s cleverness, courage and moral complexity make him a protagonist you won’t forget. #Booksky #Thriller

Ever wonder how artists, writers and musicians actually survive while chasing their dreams? Making Art and Making a Living dives into the ingenious and sometimes chaotic ways creatives throughout history have funded their work. @celadonbooks.bsky.social #Booksky #Nonfiction

This story is dripping with classic Hollywood atmosphere and it doesn’t hold back when exposing what happens behind closed doors : It is both glamorous and unsettling. #Booksky #LittleFreeLibrary

Step into a magical day with Love Like River and Sky where grandmother Halmoni shares moments of wonder, laughter and love with her grandchildren, Joon and Noona. @littlebigfoot.bsky.social #Kidlit #PictureBook #Booksky

Get ready to step into the role of detective in a town where the supernatural is totally normal! The Solve Your Own Mystery series by Gareth P. Jones and Louise Forshaw turns reading into an interactive adventure for middle-grade readers. @penguinkids.bsky.social #MGLit #KidLit #Booksky

The Wicked Sea is a dark romantasy that pulls you into a world where survival and desire are dangerously intertwined : The story blends gritty worldbuilding with a haunting underwater mystery. #Fantasy #Retellings #Booksky

These books put you right in the middle of the action ! They are perfect for kids who love laugh-out-loud stories with illustrations that keep the pace fast and the laughs coming. @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #MGLit #Booksky

This interactive guide turns self-compassion into a fun, creative and deeply personal adventure, helping you embrace imperfection with a little humor and a lot of heart. @familiusbooks.bsky.social #CamillaStark #Booksky #Nonfiction #SelfHelp

What if you lived in a world full of quests… and wanted absolutely nothing to do with them? This charming fantasy flips the script with a reluctant heroine, a cozy setting and an adventure that refuses to take “no” for an answer. @candlewickpress.bsky.social #MGLit #Booksky #Fantasy

This story is a chaotic adventure where chapters are out of order, the author is part of the story and the ending might actually be the beginning. Along the way, readers are treated to humor and a collection of twenty-four “morals” that range from helpful to… questionable. #MGLit #Booksky

These three playful books from @nosycrowus.bsky.social are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who love interactive storytime, colorful illustrations, and festive adventures. #picturebook #kidlit #booksky @pubspotlight.bsky.social

Playful board book that celebrates the magic and sweetness of Easter, perfect for toddlers discovering the joys of seasonal treats, colors and hands-on reading. @unionsqandco.bsky.social #picturebook #kidlit #booksky

Larry Gets Lost with the Easter Bunny is a joyful and heartwarming story full of curiosity, playfulness and the magic of spring. It is the kind of book kids will want to read again and again and a perfect way to celebrate the season! #littlebigfoot #picturebook #kidlit #booksky

When Clickity Clack the crab gets stuck in some sticky ocean muck, the adventure begins and little readers are invited to jump right in and help! @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social #picturebook #kidlit #booksky

The Dog Who Made It Better by Katherin Nolte 🗣️Perfect if you are in the Mood for : 🐶 loyal animal narrators 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 family-centered emotional journeys ❤️‍🩹 finding courage in unexpected ways @randomhousekids.bsky.social #Booksky #MG #MGBook #KidLit

Fairy Scout Friends series by Hannah Fay and Mag Takac 🗣️Perfect if you are in the Mood for : 🧚 magical friendships and fairy adventures 🌈 stories about teamwork and collaboration 💛 believing in yourself and never giving up @simonkids.bsky.social #Booksky #KidLit #ChapterBooks #EarlyReaders

Spirit Service by Sarena Nanua and Sasha Nanua 🗣️Perfect if you are in the Mood for : 🎵 kids using creativity to solve problems 👻 friendly ghost adventures 🏫 saving schools and community projects @simonkids.bsky.social #Booksky #MG #MGLit

Cry Havoc by Rebecca Wait 🗣️Perfect it you are in the Mood for : 🏫 dark academia in crumbling institutions 🧠 mass hysteria and moral panic ❄️ Cold War paranoia and social decay @harperperennial.bsky.social #Booksky

The Jilted Countess by Loretta Ellsworth Perfect it you are in the Mood for : 📰 stories inspired by real historical events 🌍 post-WWII immigration and rebuilding lives 🌾 small-town America in the late 1940s @harperperennial.bsky.social @lorettaellsworth.bsky.social #Booksky #HistoricalFiction

King Lear by William Shakespeare, Andy Hung and Julien Choy 👑 tragic stories about power, pride and downfall 📚 manga adaptations of literary classics ⚔️ family drama, betrayal and moral consequences @pubspotlight.bsky.social #Booksky

From tiny fish with big surprises to treasure-hunting cats, friendly aliens, cozy baker mice, a very questionable banana and a world tour through clothing and culture, these Ready-to-Read titles are packed with humor and challenges for growing readers. @simonkids.bsky.social #Booksky #KidLit

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Sick Lit: Kids' Books To Have On Hand for Sick Days | Brightly

A good book can help keep your mind off your discomfort. These kids' books are great to have at-the-ready for sick days.

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Soni and the Life Drinkers by Shiko Nguru Tthis middle-grade fantasy explores courage, friendship and self-sacrifice in a world where monsters aren’t the only things lurking in the shadows. @pubspotlight.bsky.social @lantanapub.bsky.social #BookSky #MGLit

We Can Be Brave by Mariann Edgar Budde and Bryan Bliss An empowering and compassionate guide for young readers, We Can Be Brave explores what courage really looks like, not as a single heroic act, but as a series of choices we make every day. @penguinkids.bsky.social #BookSky #MG #MGLit

Neptune's Fortune by Julian Sancton Neptune’s Fortune dives into the mystery of the legendary Spanish galleon San José, lost for more than three centuries with over a billion dollars in gold and silver aboard. @crownpublishing.bsky.social @jsancton.bsky.social #BookSky #NonFiction

A Gorgeous Excitement by Cynthia Weiner Inspired in part by the infamous Central Park “Preppy Murder,” this coming-of-age story explores desire, privilege, outsider status and the seductive pull of risk. @crownpublishing.bsky.social @cynthiaweiner.bsky.social #BookSky #PRBox