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Book: Fancy Nancy: Explorer Extraordinaire

By Jane O'Connor

Exploring the outdoors, with a Fancy Nancy twist.

Review date: 5/13/2009

Age 5+

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Book: Charlotte's Web

By E.B. White

Gentle, much-loved classic delights all ages.

Review date: 6/18/2006

Age 5+

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Book: The Complete Tales & Poems of Winnie-the-Pooh

By A. A. Milne

Beloved, classic stories and poems in one volume.

Review date: 8/2/2007

Age 5+

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Book: The Wind in the Willows

By Kenneth Grahame

A timeless classic for generations.

Review date: 8/26/2003

Age 6+

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Book: Just So Stories

By Rudyard Kipling

Lively language, funny stories, fanciful animals.

Review date: 8/13/2003

Age 6+

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Book: Blueberry Girl

By Neil Gaiman

Enchanting poem, magical artwork...a touching gift of hope.

Review date: 6/2/2009

Age 6+

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Book: Toys Go Out

By Emily Jenkins

Playful, inventive stories starring oddball toys.

Review date: 2/5/2007

Age 7+

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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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