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  • Review
    North America

    Gorgeous docuseries surveys nature both peaceful and brutal.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Mongrels

    Ribald British puppet sitcom is hilarious fare for adults.
    AGE
    17
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    Project Noah

    Online community encourages citizen science; watch privacy.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    The Rabbi's Cat

    Fascinating, clever animated tale not meant for young kids.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    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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    Delhi Safari

    Bollywood numbers can't save derivative wild-animal tale.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 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)
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    Navigating Early

    Compelling adventure as two boys cope with loss, loneliness.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Clare Vanderpool
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    An Apology to Elephants

    Disturbing animal abuse docu isn't for sensitive viewers.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    Steam Train, Dream Train

    Jolly animals load a train in this dream of a bedtime book.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Tom Lichtenheld, Sherri Duskey Rinker
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Ol' Mama Squirrel

    Fierce squirrel mom keeps babies safe, keeps laughs coming.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By David Ezra Stein
    (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
    Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made

    Offbeat imagination rules in funny, poignant graphic novel.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Stephan Pastis
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Spoiled Rotten Pets

    Animals' lavish lifestyles = worry-free fun for families.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    To the Arctic

    Educational documentary explores life in the frozen wild.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    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
    Return to Nim's Island

    Adventure sequel is well-rounded, family-friendly fare.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Life of Pi

    Beautiful, emotional, intense story of faith and friendship.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Curious George Swings into Spring

    Friendly monkey's escapades teach tots about nature.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Alpha Dogs

    Interesting elite dog training reality with strong language.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 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)
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    Immortalized

    Taxidermy reality contest is bizarre but ultimately boring.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)