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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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