2008 Holiday Gift Guide: Books for Kids

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2008 Holiday Gift Guide: Books for Kids

Book: Old Bear

By Kevin Henkes

Gentle tale of one bear's hopeful, playful dreams.

Review date: 9/17/2008

Age 3+

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Book: Bats at the Library

By Brian Lies

Late-night library adventure lauds classic books.

Review date: 10/14/2008

Age 4+

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Book: Wabi Sabi

By Mark Reibstein

Cat's extraordinary quest finds beauty in the ordinary.

Review date: 11/13/2008

Age 4+

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Book: A Bear Called Paddington

By Michael Bond

Delightful classic in 50th anniversary edition.

Review date: 11/3/2008

Age 7+

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Book: The Graveyard Book

By Neil Gaiman

Creepy AND warmhearted -- Gaiman's best yet.

Review date: 10/20/2008

Age 9+

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Book: The Tales of Beedle the Bard

Four kid-friendly stories for Potter fans; one gruesome one.

Review date: 12/4/2008

Age 10+

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Book: Science Fair

By Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson

Both hilarious and fast-paced -- a great vacation read.

Review date: 11/25/2008

Age 10+

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Book: The Hunger Games

By Suzanne Collins

Exciting, provocative tale of lethal reality show.

Review date: 9/28/2008

Age 12+

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Book: Ghostgirl

By Tonya Hurley

Darkly funny book is full of Goth-chic style.

Review date: 8/1/2008

Age 12+

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Book: Little Brother

By Cory Doctorow

Exciting, provocative, mind altering; teens only.

Review date: 6/20/2008

Age 15+

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