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Get thee outside this weekend! The National Weather Service is forecasting a nearly flawless few days at the beach and inland, with sunny skies, mild temperatures and not a drop of r...

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  You'll see summer reading lists for kids of all ages across Patch starting Wednesday. Here's the reason why: Patch, AOL’s leading platform of local news, information and engag...

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This list of illustrated books for kids ages 2 to 7 is so much fun. Plus it includes books young readers can start to read to you! Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton, Illustrated by Tom...

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  Looking for a great book to read with your kids this summer? This list will help you transition from illustrated kids' books to books your kids will love to read independently...

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  Looking for a great book to read this summer?  The ReadKiddoRead program features bestselling author James Patterson’s picks for the summer. Here are his selections recommende...

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Looking for another escape? This list of books has something for everyone—fantasy, adventure, and of course, love. If we missed your favorite book, tell us about it in the comments!R...

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Summer is upon us and picnic season is in full swing, which means plenty of people are taking advantage of their local parks. For an outdoor experience with stunning scenery, Howard Cou...

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Headed to the beach this weekend?  Expect "a pleasant warm up" at three nearby beaches, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), but the evenings will remind you, it's not su...