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Out of My MindOne of the great things about good books is that they can reveal life through another person's eyes.  That revelation is especially engaging when the character has some barrier to ordinary self expression.  I recently read two fine books that offer fresh perspectives on school and life in general from characters who have trouble communicating with the world. 

Kids , Family, Relationships, Realistic
March 13, 2012
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Do you enjoy adventure, magic, paranormal or inventive worlds that are nothing like Earth? Then jump into this list of some of our favorite fantasy stories for school-age children.

Genre
March 13, 2012
Adventure
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Travel the world or venture into new realms you've only dreamed about. Explore the world with some of our favorite adventure stories for school-age children.

Genre
March 12, 2012
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Stories about dragons and some nonfiction, too, for school-age children.

Read-a-Likes
March 7, 2012
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In 1984, Jumanji author Chris Van Allsburg compiled a storybook made up only of images with captions that hint at the fantastical and the scary, the strange and the beautiful. These mysterious illustrations were said to come straight from a man named Harris Burdick and, in the years since the pictures reached the public, the illustrations in The Mysteries of Harris Burdick have been used as a storytelling guide and even a jumping off point to help kids to their own fiction. 

 More recently, Van Allsburg hired a list of favorite children's authors to interpret the images from Van Allsburg's popular work. The result is The Chronicles of Harris Burdick, a 221 page compilation of short stories that flesh out the weird and fantastical elements present in Van Allsburg's original images. Authors ranging from Sherman Alexie to Stephen King, from Walter Dean Myers to Kate DiCamillo and many, many more all lend their voices to very different types of stories. The compilation also features an introduction from favorite, but oddball, author Lemony Snicket.

Kids , Fantasy
March 5, 2012
Being Sick
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Whether it's a cold or something a bit more serious, it's no fun being sick! These books are good company, helping to keep children entertained and informed while they're recovering.

Let's Talk About...
February 29, 2012
Starting School Stories
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Stories and informational books to help ease any fears a child may have about starting school and to help everyone look forward to this special day.

Let's Talk About...
February 28, 2012
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Most of the following books address a child's feelings about a new baby joining the family.

Let's Talk About...
February 27, 2012
Not Too Scary Stories
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Do you like things that are scary, but not too scary? These fun and spooky stories may be a little bit creepy, and they may feature ghosts or monsters, but they won't keep you up at night. 

Genre
February 15, 2012
If You Like Harry Potter
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You may enjoy some of these other fantasy and magical tales for kids.

Read-a-Likes
February 15, 2012
Ages 3-6 with children's dreawings of kids and pets

It's perfectly fine and normal for kids to have different reading levels and interests—and it's important for the adults in their life to grow the love of reading by honoring their reading choices. 

Age Level
February 14, 2012
Ages Birth-3
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It's perfectly fine and normal for kids to have different reading levels and interests -- and it's important for the adults in their life to grow the love of reading by honoring their reading choices. 

Age Level
February 14, 2012

Jane Goodall has had a lovely life. From her childhood love of the outdoors to the chance day she contacted famed scientist Louis Leakey, she always knew what she wanted to do: go to Africa and work to help animals. In her life, Goodall has been many things, including an activist for the environment and a UN Ambassador of Peace; however she is most known for her lengthy career working with chimpanzees. In 2011, two books were created that help us to explore Jane's life from its roots to the present.

Kids , Nonfiction, Picture Book
February 12, 2012

February is National African American History Month, and fittingly, Kadir Nelson's

Kids , Award Winner, History
February 11, 2012
Agest 9-12 collage of book covers from the list
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It's perfectly fine and normal for kids to have different reading levels and interests—and it's important for the adults in their life to grow the love of reading by honoring their reading choices. 

Age Level
January 31, 2012