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Book reviews for family life

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    Pearl Plants a Tree
    Family traditions: Pass 'em on.
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    4
     
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    By Jane Breskin Zalben
    (Book, 2003)
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    Our Only May Amelia
    A historical novel set in the Pacific Northwest.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Jennifer L. Holm
    (Book, 2003)
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    Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday
    Kid-friendly language and funny illustrations.
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    4
     
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    By Judith Viorst
    (Book, 2003)
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    Alexander, Who's Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move
    Parents and kids appreciate spunky Alexander.
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    4
     
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    By Judith Viorst
    (Book, 2003)
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    Three Cheers for Catherine the Great!
    Miniature mystery will keep kids engaged.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Cari Best
    (Book, 2003)
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    Ramona the Pest

    Ramona helps young kids build empathy.
    AGE
    5
     
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    By Beverly Cleary
    (Book, 2003)
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    Agapanthus Hum and the Eyeglasses
    Engaging book makes kids want to read more.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Joy Cowley
    (Book, 2003)
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    Ballet Shoes

    Fascinating for kids who dance or act.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Noel Streatfeild
    (Book, 2003)
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    Getting Near to Baby
    Moving story of grief and recovery.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Audrey Couloumbis
    (Book, 2003)
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    Goodbye House
    Young bear bids farewell to the old home.
    AGE
    2
     
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    By Frank Asch
    (Book, 2003)
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    Madeline

    Rhyming classic is a sure winner with kids.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Ludwig Bemelmans
    (Book, 2003)
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    Clifford the Big Red Dog
    After 35 years, Clifford hasn't lost his appeal.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Norman Bridwell
    (Book, 2003)
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    Blueberries for Sal

    Gentle story keeps preschoolers absorbed.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Robert McCloskey
    (Book, 2003)
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    Bedtime for Frances

    Kids can empathize with bedtime troubles.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban
    (Book, 2003)
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    26 Fairmount Avenue
    Amusing tales from author's childhood.
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    6
     
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    By Tomie dePaola
    (Book, 2003)
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    I Lost My Bear
    Text and pictures work together perfectly.
    AGE
    2
     
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    By Jules Feiffer
    (Book, 2003)
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    The Ashwater Experiment
    A sharp take on junior high relationships.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Amy Goldman Koss
    (Book, 2003)
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    Keeper of the Night
    Girl's story following mother's suicide.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Kimberly Willis Holt
    (Book, 2003)