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251 results
  • Review
    Crankee Doodle

    Yankee Doodle refuses to go town in silly takeoff.
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    4
     
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    By Tom Angleberger
    (Book, 2013)
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    Catch Rider

    Riveting story of determined teen who can ride any horse.
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    12
     
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    By Jennifer H. Lyne
    (Book, 2013)
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    Elvis and the Underdogs

    Lighthearted story of sickly kid helped by huge talking dog.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Jenny Lee
    (Book, 2013)
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    Handbook for Dragon Slayers

    Exciting medieval adventure with brave teens and dragons.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Merrie Haskell
    (Book, 2013)
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    If You Want to See a Whale

    Gentle, lyrical glimpse of a boy waiting to spot a whale.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Julie Fogliano
    (Book, 2013)
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    Mongrels

    Raunchy British puppet sitcom is hilarious fare for adults.
    AGE
    17
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    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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    That Is NOT a Good Idea!

    Goose outsmarts fox in funny, perilous story with a twist.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Mo Willems
    (Book, 2013)
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    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)
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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
     
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    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
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    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)
  • Review
    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)
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    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
    Escape From Hat

    Clever epic of heroic rabbits vs. evil black cats.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Adam Kline
    (Book, 2013)
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    Extra Yarn

    Fanciful story of generosity has a classic folk-tale feel.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Mac Barnett
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Frankenweenie

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

    Sexual themes and violence weigh down Nightshade prequel.
    AGE
    16
     
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    By Andrea Cremer
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Shaun the Sheep

    Fun fan site skews older than Shaun's TV series.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2013)
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    Bad Kitty School Daze

    Hilarious fun when cranky Kitty goes to obedience school.
    AGE
    7
     
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    By Nick Bruel
    (Book, 2013)
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    On the Road to Mr. Mineo's

    Leisurely small-town comedy of homing pigeon on the lam.
    AGE
    8
     
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    By Barbara O'Connor
    (Book, 2013)
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    Cesar Millan's Leader of the Pack

    Gentle competition brings pets and families together.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2013)