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    Best Books of 2008 So Far

    TCBR ContributorBy TCBR Contributor2 Mins Read Ages 4-8 Ages 9-12 Best Kids Stories Book Lists
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    Amazon.com recently provided a list of the best books of the year so far. I reviewed two of the books earlier this year, so I thought it would be nice to revisit them:

    A visitor for Bear

    by Bonny Becker (Author), Kady Macdonald Denton (Illustrator)

    Reading level: Ages 4-8

    “… The vocabulary used in the story is sure to introduce new words to your child, and create a wonderful energy for a read-aloud story time. The story and its soft illustrations have such an honest and genuine feeling that you’ll be wanting to read it over and over again–as much as your child will! … ”

    Click here for the full review.

    Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

    by Jeff Kinney

    Reading level: Ages 9-12

    ” … It really captures the essence and shenanigans of a pre-teen. The diary feels so real that you feel Gregory’s pain of dealing with parents, the desire of being the popular kid, and the need to at times … be reasonable (if he must). …”

    Click here for the full review.

    There area couple of books that are included on the Best Books of 2008 list which I would really like to read:

    The Underneath

    by Kathi Appelt

    The Penderwicks on Gardam Street

    by Jeanne Birdsall

    What to Read Next:

    1. Best Selling Kids Series | April 2015
    2. Best Kids Stories – October, 2012
    3. Best Kids Stories – November 2012
    4. Best Kids Stories – December 2012

    *Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links that share some commission. Rest assured that these will not affect the cost of any products and services promoted here. Our team always provides their authentic opinion in all content published on this site.

    Bonny Becker Jeanne Birdsall Jeff Kinney Kady Macdonald Denten Kathi Applet
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    The Children’s Book Review, named one of the ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children) Great Web Sites for Kids, is a resource devoted to children’s literacy. We publish reviews and book lists of the best books for kids of all ages. We also produce author and illustrator interviews and share literacy based articles that help parents, grandparents, teachers and librarians to grow readers. This article was written and provided by one of TCBR's regular contributors.

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