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Fun Farm themed books for young children
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Great Books for Back 2 School!
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Hearing a child laugh is a gift. Hearing a child tell a joke is hilarious! Check out these books for some serious laughter.
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Great Summer Books for Babies and Toddlers
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Trains taught my son his colors, his numbers and his love of all things mechanical. Start with the two classics Trains (by Byron Barton) and Freight Train (by Donald Crews). If you see signs of interest, feed the passion with these titles!
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Haven’t seen a graphic novel yet? Go get one from your library or bookstore NOW. There’s a whole new world of storytelling out there. They used to be comic books. Now, you can find those great characters, riveting adventures and poignant endings in full-length volumes. With the recent movie based on mega-graphic-novel-hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid, these are sure to become the big thing!
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The love of reading doesn’t come from counting pages or awards for the most books read. Baseball fans will understand that you have to watch a few go by before the right pitch, or the right book, comes along. Try these out for size - - maybe one of them will be a home run for your budding reader!
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Remember to pack these choices when you are headed for the park!
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Going on a trip this spring break? Try out these titles to keep kids entertained.
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I have heard the phrase “Little kids, little problems. Big kids, …” Prepare to answer hard questions about your teenager and yourself with these titles.
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When winter brings along cabin fever, we recommend these surefire books to perk up a cold afternoon! Fun activities, creative ideas, kid-friendly recipes, and famiy games will beat the winter blahs.
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Great books for babies and mothers!
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The gift of a book is wonderful. A gift that brings that book into your life is better. These ideas are meant to help you find a companion gift for any book you give.
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Christmas Gifts
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Want to have a great conversation with your kids? Cook with them. They forget to be tight-lipped when they are licking the chocolate off the beaters. But don’t stop with dessert – here are some wonderful cookbook titles to start those conversations!
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Amelia Earhart is one of Kansas' most famous ladies. The legendary aviator grew up in Atchison with dreams of flight and adventure. Here are Five Children's Books that will captivate imaginations as readers learn about the life of Amelia Earhart.
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Looking for some books for your early readers? Here are a few that will warm your heart and tickle your funny bone.
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10 Great Classic Children's Books you don't want to miss!
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“Courage comes after.” My kids recognize this phrase. Conquering fear is serious business, and real heroes can inspire courage in our children. Although today’s “idols”, sports headliners and Hollywood starlets are a pretty tough bunch, I think some of these literary heroes could take them on:
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In this age of video games, the idea of using fingers other than your thumbs is a fantastic idea.
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