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339 results
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    Return to Nim's Island

    Adventure sequel is well-rounded, family-friendly fare.
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    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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    Power Rangers Megaforce

    Fun action show joins long-running, but violent franchise.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    A Box of Gargoyles

    Friendship and family in Paris in exciting, creepy sequel.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Anne Nesbet
    (Book, 2013)
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    Robotech

    '80s action toon still entertains with intricate storyline.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Undeclared

    First-rate college dramedy with drinking, sexy stuff.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (TV, 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)
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    The Bully Effect

    Inspiring Bully sequel stresses power of standing up.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Nine Days

    Gripping search for missing dad, based on a true story.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Fred Hiatt
    (Book, 2013)
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    Tree Fu Tom

    Magical preschool series with thoughtful physical component.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    G-Dog

    Inspiring docu about gang intervention program in LA.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 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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    Home Run

    Athlete learns what's important in alcoholism drama.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    42

    Inspiring Jackie Robinson biopic has great messages.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood

    Boy cites the colors of his moods in poetic slice of life.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Tameka Fryer Brown
    (Book, 2013)
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    Henry Hugglemonster

    Cute monster tot teaches kids about feelings, relationships.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Forever Young

    Gimmicky reality series has a surprisingly positive message.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Dark

    Clever story of a boy who conquers his fear of the dark.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Lemony Snicket
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Revolutionary Optimists

    Indian slum kids stand up for themselves in poignant docu.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14

    Engaging sports sim celebrates golf history.
    AGE
    8
     
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    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    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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    Max Steel

    Amiable teen superhero fights enemies; lots of merchandise.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 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
     
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    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2013)
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    Better Nate Than Ever

    Terrific tale of misfit taking bold step to remake his life.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Tim Federle
    (Book, 2013)
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    Fuse: The Pure Trilogy, Book 2

    Post-apocalyptic story has great characters; still gruesome.
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    13
     
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    By Julianna Baggott
    (Book, 2013)