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Top Picks - Books

If you're looking for some great media suggestions for your kids--look no further than our Top Picks! We have a variety of lists in all of our media categories with some wonderful suggestions for kids of all ages. Whether you're looking for great fantasy books for your 8-14 year old or some classic holiday movies, you're sure to find something that your kids will enjoy.

Check back here often since we're continually adding new lists every week! If you have any suggestions for a new list or for a title that should be added to one of our existing lists, please let us know.

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Banned Books Week

In the Night Kitchen

Sendak takes children for a joyride in this timeless nursery rhyme.

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4 stars

A Light in the Attic

Shel Silverstein delivers both a moral lesson and mischief.

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4 stars

Harry Potter Series

Books mature in the series as Potter grows up.

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5 stars

Bridge to Terabithia

Honest, moving story of friendship and loss.

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5 stars

A Wrinkle in Time

Madeleine L'Engle's classic story still inspires.

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5 stars

Are You There God, It's Me Margaret.

Be prepared for some questions about puberty.

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3 stars

The Chocolate War

A kind of "Dangerous Liaisons" for teenagers.

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5 stars

The Catcher in the Rye

One of the greatest novels of the 20th century. Teens will relate to the protagonist.

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5 stars

To Kill a Mockingbird

This stunning story deals with the severe consequences of intolerance.

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5 stars

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