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Books As Gifts

2007 Buying Guide


Books for 8-9 Year Olds

We've selected 11 great books for kids in second to third grades to read on their own. You'll also find 7 additional recommended books that a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, babysitter, or friend can read with 8-9 year olds to pique their interest, expose them to more advanced vocabulary, encourage discussion, or simply to share quality time with a caring adult. Download the guide for 8-9 year olds (297K PDF)* as a one-page handout you can easily take to the library or store.