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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Classic Reads for Young Kids
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl A morality tale dressed up as a highly entertaining story. |
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An excellent bridge between chapter books and full-length novels. |
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Genius Matilda gets revenge on stupid, mean adults. |
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My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett Newbery Honor 1949. A young boy determines to rescue a poor baby dragon who is being used by a group of lazy wild animals to ferry them across the river on Wild Island. |
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Silly classic is great read-aloud. |
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Gentle, much-loved classic delights all ages. |
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Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary Ramona helps children understand others--and themselves. |
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