Gift Guide2009
From toys that stand the test of time to board games that are anything but boring, we found the best products for each grade that will build your child's brain as well as being chock full of fun. Our list of loot is kid-tested, teacher approved, and full of options for any family, so get wrappin'!
A Finder's Magic
This is a sweet, quirky, and timeless tale of a boy named Till who puts his trust in a mysterious stranger that can talk to animals, in the hopes of finding his missing pet dog.
Promises to the Dead
An edge-of-the-seat adventure with a young hero who will appeal even to kids who normally sleep through history class, and spark an interest in one of America's most crucial periods.
The Secret of Zoom
Part mystery, part comedy, part science fiction, and a whole lot of adventure, this book is a surefire hit.
Leaving the Bellweathers
If your child loves the funny, the crazy, and the outrageous, then he'll love this comic caper about a most dysfunctional family and their fed-up butler.
The Shadow of Malabron
Your fourth grader will race through this fast-paced and fantastical fairy-tale, filled with page-turning plot twists and wonderful characters.
Newsgirl
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.
Dying to Meet You
Sneak a peek into the mysterious and troublesome goings-on that take place between a best-selling (and rather grumpy) author, a mischievous boy and his even more mischievous cat, and a rather irritable ghost, during a summer stint at a haunted mansion.
The Last Newspaper Boy in America
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.
