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Books as Gifts

2012 Buying Guide


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What better gift to give than one that can be shared again and again?

Books are just that kind of gift. They create memories, too, when read by and with children. This year's list was carefully crafted with just one idea in mind — to find books so engaging that the TV is happily turned off and the iPad and electronic games are put away.

Season's Readings from Reading Rockets!




Books for 8-9 year olds

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Browse these awesome books for second and third graders, including tiltles like The Hero of Little Street and Return to the Willows.

Books for 6-7 year olds

Let's Go for a Drive!

Discover terrific books for first and second graders, such as Penny and Her Song and Abe Lincoln's Dream.

Books for 4-5 year olds

Into the A, B, Sea

Browse our collection of fabulous books for preschoolers and kindergarteners, including Lemonade in Winter and Nighttime Ninja.

Books for 0-4 year olds

Cat Tale

Dip into these fun books for infants and toddlers, including Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Story and Moonlight.

Audiobooks for the whole family

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Discover some great audio books to enjoy together, including Charlotte's Web and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

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