Books for Giving 2009
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Books for Giving 2009 – Children’s Nonfiction
Children’s nonfiction is not what it used to be – thank goodness! Today’s nonfiction is exciting, fun, and full of vibrant illustrations, as well as informative. Here are some appealing choices for all levels of readers and explorers: Animal Science: Caribou Crossing: Animals of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, by Andrea Helman; photographs by Art… Continue reading
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Books for Giving 2009 – Children’s Irresistible Books
Believe it or not, not all people like to read. There are actually a few children out there who may not place books at the top of their gift wish list. Shocking, isn’t it? Well, that’s okay… but I am betting that there are books on this list that will entice even the most reluctant… Continue reading
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Books for Giving 2009 — Teen Books
Don’t know what to get the teenager(s) on your list this holiday season? Try a book! Jennifer, Hayden and Abby, three Teen Services Librarians at The Seattle Public Library, have compiled a list of recent favorites that are sure to appeal to the teens in your life, be they fans of science fiction, mystery, comics, fantasy, or… Continue reading
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Books for Giving 2009 – Children’s Picture Books
Picture books are the eye candy of the book world. When you find a book where the story and illustrations are perfectly matched and equal in excellence, you know you have a keeper. With so many tantalizing choices, it is difficult to select just a few, but the following titles are exceptional – the kind… Continue reading
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Books for Giving 2009 – Children’s Classics
When giving books, it is hard to go wrong with a classic. This year, there are many classic tales featuring new and endearing interpretations and illustrations that would make excellent gifts for the children on your list. Here are some choices that that will be remembered and cherished into adulthood: Collections: The Big Book for… Continue reading
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Books for Giving: Choice fiction and nonfiction for adults
What book to give your sister who reads all the time? Or how about your father, who knows he can always count on you to deliver a book each holiday? Or maybe something for your cousin, whose reading tastes you don’t really know but you drew his name in the famiy gift exchange and his… Continue reading
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Books for Giving 2009 – Children’s Multicultural Books
There are many wonderful books that explore the rich diversity of cultures around the world. Share a book with a child and introduce perspectives from other cultures or celebrate traditional tales and cultural experiences from your own background. Here are some of this year’s best: Story Collections: The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales, retold by… Continue reading
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Books for Giving 2009 – Children’s Chapter Books
Books are a wonderful gift any time of year. When asked what you have held on to from your childhood, it is likely that a favorite book will be included on your list. Holidays are a perfect time to connect young readers with books that make a lasting impression. Parents, grandparents, and others often ask… Continue reading