
GIFT GUIDE 2008
Third Grade Gifts
Gifts for an 8-Year-Old or 9-Year-Old
From toys that stand the test of time to board games that are anything but boring, we found the best third grade products for an eight-year-old or nine-year-old. Our list of loot is kid-tested, teacher approved, and full of options for any family, so get wrappin'!
Design a Doll
This kit hearkens back to a time when little kids learned to sew magical things out of modest means. Complete with yarn for hair, patterns, a muslin figure, and a sack of sewing accoutrements, it will teach your child to sew her own "eco" doll using materials made in America.
The 15 Greatest Board Games in the World
No need to lug a duffel bag full of boardgames on your next vacation: this little volume packs fifteen of the greatest games of all time into a slim little package that can slide into a suitcase with room to spare. A great way to get your game on, on the go, and sneak in a little culture, too!
Kenny and the Dragon
Kenny Rabbit doesn't have too many friends, until he meets a poetry-spouting, creme-brulee-eating, peace-loving dragon. What will Kenny do when Grahame is designated a scourge by the townsfolk and marked for imminent extermination?
The Penderwicks on Gardam Street
The Penderwick sisters are back! The new installment, fresh on the heels of the National Book Award winner "The Penderwicks", resumes the story of Rosalind, Skye, and Jane, with the addition of new little sis, Batty. A sure bet for family read-alouds and individual page-turning alike.
Emily Windsnap: 3 Swishy Mermaid Tales
This boxed set of three mermaid adventures has a sweet innocence missing from so many of the books written for this age group. While it's not exactly fine literature, Emily's journey to the deep, full of danger and adventure, is a fun and frothy escape, especially for reluctant readers.
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