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The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom

Christopher Healey | 2012
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.


written for all ages | highly recommended
Though not as extensive as last year's list,


Every Thing On It

Shel Silverstein | 2011
written for all ages | highly recommended
There's something for everyone in Shel Silverstein's recently published book of poems.


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First video review from the Good Reading Guide - tell us what you think!


The Empty Pot

Demi | 2007
written for all ages | highly recommended
This simple book about personal integrity rings true.


Dave, the Potter

Laban Carrick Hill | 2010
written for all ages | highly recommended
Another Caldecott winner...


Holiday Gift Ideas 2010

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


The True Saint Nicholas: Why He Matters to Christmas

William Bennett | 2009
written for all ages | recommended
Who is the real Santa Claus?


Book Reviews

It's a Book

Lane Smith | 2010
written for all ages | highly recommended
Here's the perfect 'first book' for kids of the digital age.


The Adventures of Pinocchio

Carlo Collodi (Roberto Innocenti, illustrator) | 2005
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

Nancy Tupper Ling | 2009
written for all ages | highly recommended
Big sister Rachel describes the joys and challenges of having a sister with Down syndrome.


Recommended books for boys

Clare Cannon | recent years
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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