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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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Best Books About Moms for Kids 8+

Perfect by Natasha Friend

Poignant read perfect for mom-teen girl book club.

on 13+
4 stars

Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers

A 13-year-old girl gains a much more sympathetic understanding of her relationship with her mother when she has to spend a day in her mother's body.

on 9+
4 stars

The School Story by Andrew Clements

Readers will grin from beginning to end of this enchanting story.

on 9+
5 stars

Circle of Gold by Candy Dawson Boyd

Mattie is determined to get her mother a beautiful gold pin for Mother's Day, even though she has not saved enough money and has just lost her job.

on 8+
4 stars

Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan

Newbery Medal 1986. When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay.

on 8+
5 stars

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