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The Last Newspaper Boy in America

Sue Corbett

This book bites off a whole chunk of issues--the economy, the media industry, the importance of family traditions--but packs it into a funny story that any kid could love. Read more »

The Chosen One

Carol Lynch Williams

A riveting book with mature themes, this tightly spun novel explores what it means to be thirteen in a very different world. Read more »

Beastologist: The Flight of the Phoenix

R. L. LaFevers

Nathaniel Flood is sent to a distant cousin, who also happens to be a beastologist. Before he knows it Nathaniel is in Arabia, entrenched in an effort to ensure the world's last remaining phoenix delivers her egg safely! Read more »

Fifteen Puzzle

First invented in 1880, this pocket-sized numerical puzzle became wildly popular in the 1930's. Now it's making a comeback with this retro version. Read more »

I Am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to Be Your Class President

Josh Lieb

Oliver Watson is a bumbling buffoon of a seventh grader, who just can't quite get his act together...or so it seems. Readers, privy to his inner monologue and the goings-on of his secret double life, will find this smart read impossible to put down. Read more »

Tub Tunes Water Drums

Grab your drumsticks, it's bath time! This set of two plastic and foam drums floats in the bathtub, giving kids a solid introduction to percussion in the midst of soaping up. Read more »

Herd Your Horses Board Game

Horses hold nearly universal appeal for third graders, and this beautiful board game takes horsing around to new levels. Read more »

The Miles Between

Mary E. Pearson

Funny, articulate and well-written, The Miles Between tackles deep philosophical questions with a light and clever tone. A great road trip movie...only in book form! Read more »

Peep

Maria Van Lieshout

Out for a walk with the family, Peep reaches the edge of the sidewalk and is petrified to jump off. A sweet read for little ones dealing with life's challenges, and a calming way to spark a talk about fears. Read more »

Otis

Loren Long

Otis is a hardworking little tractor who loves life on the farm with his friend the little calf, until the little calf wanders into Mud Pond and no one can save him. Can Otis help? Read more »

The Goldsmith's Daughter

Tanya Landman

This page-turner brings to life the final days of the Aztec empire and the beginning of the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Read more »

Jumbulaya

Get jumbled up with words with this clever board game! Similar to Scrabble, each player is assigned a set of letter tiles to arrange on the board to form words. Read more »

Faery Rebels: Spell Hunter

R.J. Anderson

Full of fantasy, adventure, romance, and as strong a heroine as they come, this is one book your child will be hard pressed to put down. Read more »

Finger Puppets

These little guys are a breeze for preschoolers to manipulate. Almost every finger puppet in the line, from hedgehog to emperor penguin, costs less than $10. Read more »

Creator Fire Rescue

LEGO's "Creator" series is just the ticket. Each box comes with one set of LEGO pieces, but directions for making three completely different projects. Read more »

All-Terrain Cargo Wagon

This Radio Flyer has a controlled turning radius to prevent tipping and a no-pinch ball joint to keep fingers safe. The final touch? Big air tires, so young kids can pull on bumpy roads, or drag it through the sandbox. Read more »

Orienteering Booklet and Mini Compass Set

Orienteering is a nice family activity that will get your child up and moving, as she learns the tricks to becoming a true explorer. Read more »

Bowl-a-Frog Game

The frog pins in this game are so cute, it's a shame to knock them down. And actually, it's not that easy, either! Read more »

Newsgirl

Liza Ketchum

This novel, set smack dab in one of America's most exciting times, is full of colorful characters, breathtaking adventure, and historical detail. Pure gold. Read more »

Now I'm Reading Games: Word Dominoes

The set comes with a short story that introduces rhyming word families and a pile of colorful cardboard tiles. Sort of like Scrabble for beginners, each player must build words using the tiles in his hand, slapping a "fr" on an "og" or a "w" on a "ow". Read more »

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