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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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Great Chinese Books for Kids

Gai See: What You Can See in Chinatown by Roseanne Thong

Colorful, seasonal peek at Cantonese food and fun.

on 4+
4 stars

The Long Silk Strand: A Grandmother's Legacy to Her Granddaughter by Laura Williams

Good, but may prompt a discussion about death.

on 6+
4 stars

Zen and the Art of Faking It by Jordan Sonnenblick

Great wisdom and humor for teens to meditate on.

on 12+
4 stars

American Born Chinese by Gene Yang

First graphic novel to win major child lit awards.

pause 12+
4 stars

Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution by Ji-Li Jiang

A devastating portrait of a brutal political movement.

on 13+
4 stars

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