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187 results
  • Review
    Mongrels

    Ribald British puppet sitcom is hilarious fare for adults.
    AGE
    17
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    The Rabbi's Cat

    Fascinating, clever animated tale not meant for young kids.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle

    Wacky, gripping sequel has slapstick, swordplay, sweetness.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Christopher Healy
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    The Slither Sisters: Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #2

    Goofy comedy for young boys riffs on horror cliches.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Charles Gilman
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Miss Maple's Seeds

    Lyrical fantasy celebrates the magic of seeds and seasons.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Eliza Wheeler
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Story's End

    Storybound sequel has brave kids, cosmic battle.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Marissa Burt
    (Book, 2013)
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    Spoiled Rotten Pets

    Animals' lavish lifestyles = worry-free fun for families.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Alchemy ~ Genetics

    Kids create crazy animal combos in fun but repetitive app.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Otis and the Puppy

    Gentle hero faces fear to help friend in lovely book.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Loren Long
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Alpha Dogs

    Interesting elite dog training reality with strong language.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess

    Darling royal tot is steeped in princess stereotypes.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Jack the Giant Slayer

    Fantasy violence eased by humor in tween-friendly adventure.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Penny and Her Marble

    Moral dilemma, more emotional depth in cute Penny story.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Kevin Henkes
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    A Dash of Magic: Bliss, Book 2

    Young cook battles wicked aunt in fun, Paris-set sequel.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Kathryn Littlewood
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time

    Raccoon thief stars in fun adventure with cartoon violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Unlucky Charms

    More magic and mayhem as comic Cold Cereal epic continues.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Adam Rex
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Escape From Hat

    Clever epic of heroic rabbits vs. evil black cats.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Adam Kline
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Scarlet: The Lunar Chronicles, Book 2

    Fiery, fantastic Cinder sequel ups the action-violence.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Marissa Meyer
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Tales of the Night

    Six stunningly animated fairy tales with a few mild scares.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Extra Yarn

    Fanciful story of generosity has a classic folk-tale feel.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Mac Barnett
    (Book, 2013)
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    Curses! Foiled Again

    Teen girl defends Faerie in lively graphic novel sequel.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Jane Yolen
    (Book, 2013)
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    In a Glass Grimmly

    Fractured fairy tale is clever, touching, and violent.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Adam Gidwitz
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Fluidity: Spin Cycle

    Fun, downloadable 3DS puzzler lets kids play with physics.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2013)
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    Sofia the First

    Spunky, well-rounded princess celebrates individuality.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Frankenweenie

    Burton's creepy young Frankenstein is perfect for tweens.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2013)