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Princess Academy
age 10+
Would-be princesses show grit, wisdom in empowering tale.
By Shannon Hale
(2006)
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The Cosby Show
age 7+
Classic family sitcom offers fun with its lessons.
Network: Nickelodeon, Syndicated, TBS
(1984)
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Little House in the Big Woods
age 7+
Beloved classic follows a frontier family for four seasons.
By Laura Ingalls Wilder
(1932)
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Anne of Green Gables
age 7+
Faithful, sensitive take on classic novel is great for kids.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 1986)
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The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
age 10+
Newbery Honor book about a smart Southern tomboy in 1899.
By Jacqueline Kelly
(2009)
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Inside Out and Back Again
age 10+
Inspiring, educational immigrant story told in free verse.
By Thanhha Lai
(2011)
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Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street
age 7+
Delightful family series with outstanding positive themes.
Network: Amazon Prime Video
(2014)
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I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World
age 10+
Inspiring memoir of teen Nobel laureate shot by Taliban.
By Malala Yousafzai, Patricia McCormick
(2014)
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The Girl Who Drank the Moon
age 10+
Entrancing fantasy spun with magic stresses power of love.
By Kelly Barnhill
(2016)
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See You in the Cosmos
age 10+
Sweet, quirky road story sparkles with warmth and wisdom.
By Jack Cheng
(2017)
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Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
age 7+
Endearing historical drama is a classic for families.
Network: Syndicated
(1993)
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The Incredibles
age 7+
Top-notch, action-packed fun for the entire family.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2004)
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
age 7+
First Potter movie is a magical ride but also intense.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2001)
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
age 10+
Fantastic, but kids are older, themes are darker.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 2004)
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Recess
age 7+
Engaging cartoon celebrates playground time.
Network: ABC
(1997)
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Boy Meets World
age 10+
A boy deals with friends and girls in classic tween sitcom.
Network: Disney Channel
(1993)
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
age 10+
Smart girl learns to survive alone in compelling adventure.
By Scott O'Dell
(1960)
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Selena
age 10+
Touching and ultimately tragic tale of young Tejano star.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 1997)
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A Little Princess
age 7+
Wonderful adaptation of classic book; some scary moments.
On DVD/Streaming
(Release Year: 1995)
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As Told by Ginger
age 7+
Junior high girls are models of self-esteem.
Network: Nickelodeon
(2000)
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