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29 Best Books for 4-Year-Olds in 2026

29 Best Books for 4-Year-Olds in 2026

Chicago winters turn four-year-olds into indoor adventurers searching for entertainment daily. Those long, dark evenings call for picture books and early ...

Marina Turea December 1, 2025
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Best Books for Chicago Kids in 2026

Best Books for Chicago Kids in 2026

Chicago winters give families the perfect excuse to curl up with great books together. When it's too cold to play outside, reading becomes the ultimate indoor ...

Cool Things Chicago Staff November 23, 2025
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