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Freckleface Strawberry

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Sunday January 10, 2010

In this book, actress Julianne Moore makes her debut in the literary world by introducting us to Freckleface Strawberry! This precocious little girl has to deal with her freckles and her nickname!

Julianne Moore writes with a talent that we wished she had shown us earlier! The series is also illustrated wonderfully by LeUyem Pham. A must-have with all kids and a story that the entire family will have fun reading!

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Calling all little Witches and Warlocks! Fantasy Books from Giftlit.com

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Monday January 4, 2010

When we came across giftlit.com, we couldn’t go without sharing this great website on the blog! Giftlit is a wonderful concept where books of a particular genre are grouped and compiled by a panel of academia, librarians, authors and folks in the industry. You can chose to get three, six, or twelve books as part of a giftbasket, and each of these books comes home once a month.

It’s actually a gift that goes on through the year! You can read more about it on www.giftlit.com, and we’ve also picked out some compilations that we particularly liked and featured it in following posts.

Before we go though, the fantasy books for kids aged 10-12 is a wonderful compilation. If your kids loved Harry Potter, then they’ll adore the books in this collection as well!

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The Best Introduction to Chapter Books

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Monday January 4, 2010

Another winner from Giftlit.com. These chapter books are the best way to get a child between five and eight interested in reading books that are divided into chapters.

The books in this collection can be a set of books that last three, six or 12 months. Some of the books featured in this set are: Mouse, Mole and Fine Feathered Friends, Constance and Tiny, and Scaredy-Cat Catcher (Gym Shorts). The titles themselves suggest engaging, fun to read stories!

The yearlong package of a book a month costs $220.

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Scary Stories for the young Thrill Seekers!

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Monday January 4, 2010

Giftlit.com has a great selection of books for kids that enjoy a good old scary thriller. There’s no better gift to bring home and it lasts 6 months!

The books in this six month long giftbasket range from stories about the abnormal and bizarre in Oddest of All by Bruce Coville and the funny, yet crazy like Pretty Monsters by Kelly Link. Your kids will enjoy all six of them!

The set costs $110 and you can order it at www.giftlit.com

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Raggedy Ann: The Rag Doll that won a Million Hearts

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Monday January 4, 2010

The Raggedy Ann doll was first introduced as a book that was both, written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle in 1915. And for almost a century now, these dolls have been little girl’s best friends.

Raggedy Ann was born when Gruelle’s young daughter came home one day with a rag doll that Gruelle drew a face on and decided to call Ann. He then went on to write and draw about Raggedy Ann and later her brother, Raggedy Andy. Gruelle’s illustrations became so popular that the Raggedy Ann doll soon became a star.

Today, you can buy Raggedy Ann calendars, dolls, books, and almost about anything for your kids. One great site that we came across was raggedy-ann.com. Happy shopping!

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The Poky Little Puppy

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Monday January 4, 2010

The Poky Little Puppy was first published in 1942, and since then has been one of the best-selling stories of all time. The book was written by Janette Sebring Lowrey, who was from Texas and was illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren.

The book is beautifully illustrated and tells a simple story about a little puppy who gets lucky with his mischief, and manages to outsmart his lit two nights in a row but is caught by his mother on the third night!

It’s the perfect little book to read out loud to your little ones before tucking them into bed at night. They will definitely dream of puppies and mischief!

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The Indian in the Cupboard

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Monday January 4, 2010

Written by Lyn Reid Banks, this book has been a children’s favorite for over twenty years now. The story was also adapted and made into a film in 1995.

The book, in fact, is one of four books written about an Indian from the past, Little Bear; and his relationship with a boy from the present Omri. Filled with adventures that start when Omri discovers that he can bring back the souls of people from the past and bring his plastic toys alive, the book brings together interesting characters from history; and teaches as it enthralls its audience.

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Are You There God?

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Monday January 4, 2010

This is probably a question we’ve all asked at some time, and if your teenage daughter is just about becoming a young woman, she’s probably asking it right now!

Are you there God? It’s me Margaret, written by Judy Blume, is a quirky and fun story that many young girls would relate to. The book is one of the best-selling books of all time and makes the perfect gift for a young girl who’s entering her teens.

The book follows young Margaret’s journey as she tries to find religion, understand bonds and relationships, and comes to terms with her adulthood and changes in her body. It’s more than a book – it’s a young girl’s best friend.

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The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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Monday January 4, 2010

This wonderful story is one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, and with its cheeky bunny hero and his crazy adventure, it isn’t surprising!

Beatrix Potter’s charming story is a great book to read out to little children. Her rhyme is sure to keep your child enthralled for many nights! Share the laughs and the giggles when Mr. McGregor finds Peter rabbit in his garden and when Peter’s sisters Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton Tail appear on the scene! The illustrations are adorable.

Look out for the little robin that’s always around Peter when he’s stealing from Mr. McGregor’s garden patch!

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