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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.

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Best of 2006 -- Books

The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norman Juster Warm drawings and text make this a must-have book.
Moon Plane by Peter McCarty Soft, nostalgic artwork. For dreamers of all ages.
The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn Huggably sweet story calms preschool fears.
Yoon and the Christmas Mitten by Helen Recorvits Beautiful lesson about sharing holiday traditions.
Is There Really a Human Race? by Jamie Lee Curtis Fanciful images send a refreshing message.
Simeon's Gift by Julie Andrews-Edwards Magical fairytale weaves a rich tapestry for all.
Small Beauties: The Journey of Darcy Heart O'Hara by Elvira Woodruff Small treasure explores Irish famine, emigration.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo A heartless toy, cast into the cruel world, learns to love.
London Calling by Edward Bloor Time-traveling ghost is chilling and moving.
The End (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 13) The misery ends at last -- or does it?
A Wizard of Earthsea (The Earthsea Cycle, Book 1) by Ursula LeGuin This classic fantasy novel is magical. Tweens-up.
The Lost Colony (Artemis Fowl, Book 5) by Eoin Colfer Fifth in series is less edgy, but still exciting.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne Holocaust seen from unique perspective. Tweens-up.
Perfect by Natasha Friend Poignant read perfect for mom-teen girl book club.
King Dork by Frank Portman Hilarious but dark view of high school. For teens.

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