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2007 Buying Guide

Reading Rockets' fourth annual buying guide makes it easy to find good books kids will enjoy. Click below to browse through the buying guide online or download the 2007 guide (308K PDF)* as a one-page handout you can easily take to the library or store.


Books for 8-9 Year Olds

Jabberwocky

You'll find 18 awesome books for second and third graders, such as Henry's Freedom Box and Planets, Stars and Galaxies.

Books for 6-7 Year Olds

Rainstorm

You'll find 17 terrific books for first and second graders, such as The Best Chef in Second Grade and A Little Peace.

Books for 4-5 Year Olds

I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean

You'll find 15 fabulous books for toddlers and preschoolers, such as Here's a Little Poem and Owl Moon.

Books for 0-4 Year Olds

A Good Day

You'll find 15 fun books for infants, such as Jazz Baby and Whose Knees Are These?

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