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.
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Halloween Books for Young Kids
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak Classic masterpiece for toddlers and early grades. |
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Georgie by Robert Bright Another story from boomer childhood of a pleasant little ghost whose routine of making little creaks and squeaks around the house at night is disrupted, forcing him to leave home. |
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There's a Monster Under My Bed by James Howe Simon is sure there's a monster under his bed. But when he finally gets a flashlight and has a look, he finds a surprise. |
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The Very Worst Monster by Pat Hutchins An amusing story of sibling rivalry among young monsters, again depicted in ways that are more funny than scary. |
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The Widow's Broom by Chris Van Allsburg Shivery story with a surprise ending. |
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Sendak's spooky pop-up not for very young. |
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Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed by Barbara Park In this early chapter book, the irrepressible kindergartner is convinced by her classmates that invisible monsters live under her bed. But if anyone is up to the challenge, it's Junie B. Jones. |
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The Worst Witch at School by Jill Murphy Too young for Harry? Try this fun witch series. |
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The Zack Files by Dan Greenburg A second-grade X-Files. Zack is a boy with a talent for tripping over the supernatural. Adults think these books are witty and kids think they're cool. They're easy to read, and thus good for reluctant readers. |
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