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  • Review
    If You Want to See a Whale

    Gentle, lyrical glimpse of a boy waiting to spot a whale.
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    4
     
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    By Julie Fogliano
    (Book, 2013)
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    Return to Nim's Island

    Adventure sequel is well-rounded, family-friendly fare.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    North America

    Gorgeous docuseries surveys nature both peaceful and brutal.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    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)
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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)
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    LEGO City Undercover

    The game promotes exploration, discovery, and imagination in a colorful and cartoonish world that feels like the world's biggest LEGO collection come to life.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2013)
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    SimCity

    Exciting but technically flawed city-building simulation.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2013)
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    Etiquette & Espionage

    Delightful steampunk fantasy about girl spies and assassins.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Gail Carriger
    (Book, 2013)
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    Wild Deep

    Oceanic nature series spotlights curious creatures.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Rise

    Sexual themes and violence weigh down Nightshade prequel.
    AGE
    16
     
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    By Andrea Cremer
    (Book, 2013)
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    Just One Day

    Mature romance explores love, travel, and self-discovery.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Gayle Forman
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Teeth

    Rough language, sexual violence mar odd maritime fable.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Hannah Moskowitz
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Magic Tree House Series

    Fun, educational chapter books have something for everyone.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Mary Pope Osborne
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Ice Age: Continental Drift

    Prehistoric pals hit the seas for an exciting adventure.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Finding Nemo

    Sweet father-son tale has some very scary moments.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Whale

    Touching nature docu gets too emotional for littlest kids.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Linnea in Monet's Garden

    Wonderful intro to art and Monet through a kid's eyes.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Christina Bjork, Lena Anderson
    (Book, 2012)
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    Tiny Fish

    Kids navigate fish around obstacles in fun arcade game.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
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    Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion

    Clever cartoon platformer has some tedious elements.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
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    SpongeBob SquarePants: It's a SpongeBob Christmas!

    Comical holiday featurette has glad tidings, some insults.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Toca Train

    Virtual train set for fun, discovery learning.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
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    "Who Could That Be at This Hour?": All the Wrong Questions, Book 1

    All the charm, menace, and wordplay of A Series of Unfortunate Events but in a noir setting, with Snicket as a boy solving the mystery.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Lemony Snicket
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Mark of Athena: The Heroes of Olympus, Book 3

    Seven demigods in one sweet ride are off to save Rome.
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    10
     
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    By Rick Riordan
    (Book, 2012)
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    Ten Creepy Monsters

    Not-too-scary counting book with a friendly twist.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Carey F. Armstrong-Ellis
    (Book, 2012)
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    This Is Not My Hat

    Little fish tries to outsmart big one in funny thief tale.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Jon Klassen
    (Book, 2012)