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Need a Laugh?

Clare Cannon | 11 Mar 2013
written for all ages | highly recommended
This is the funniest, cleverest, most entertaining story I've read in ages. Keep the tissues handy, because it will have you crying with laughter.


Reading Matters' Book List for Christmas 2012

Reading Matters Staff | 9 Dec 2012
written for all ages | highly recommended
Though not as extensive as last year's list,


Every Thing On It

Jennifer Minicus | 9 Oct 2012
written for all ages | highly recommended
There's something for everyone in Shel Silverstein's recently published book of poems.


Book Reviews

Video Review 1: Don't Judge These Books By Their Covers

Clare Cannon | 4 Mar 2012
written for all ages | recommended
First video review from the Good Reading Guide - tell us what you think!


The Empty Pot

Jennifer Minicus | 12 May 2011
written for all ages | highly recommended
This simple book about personal integrity rings true.


Dave, the Potter

Jennifer Minicus | 7 Apr 2011
written for all ages | highly recommended
Another Caldecott winner...


Holiday Gift Ideas 2010

Jennifer Minicus | 7 Dec 2010
written for all ages | highly recommended
What do you give a child who has everything? How about a book?


The True Saint Nicholas

Jennifer Minicus | 6 Dec 2010
written for all ages | recommended
Who is the real Santa Claus?


Book Reviews

It's a Book

Clare Cannon | 17 Oct 2010
written for all ages | highly recommended
Here's the perfect 'first book' for kids of the digital age.


The Adventures of Pinocchio

Jennifer Minicus | 6 Sep 2010
written for all ages | highly recommended
This original version of a well-known story is a worthwhile read for children of all ages.


My Sister, Alicia May

Leticia Velasquez | 25 Jul 2010
written for all ages | highly recommended
Big sister Rachel describes the joys and challenges of having a sister with Down syndrome.


Help!

Clare Cannon | 24 Jul 2010
written for all ages | recommended
This week I was asked to recommend a list of 160 titles for boys between the ages of seven and twelve. That’s 1-6-0 recommended titles, and preferably newer ones rather than classics. I’ve made it to about 120 if I include each book of several series, but would really appreciate your suggestions...

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