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    2012 Olympics Book List: That’s a Wrap!

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read Ages 4-8 Ages 9-12 Book Lists Sports
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    By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
    Published: August 12, 2012

    As the London 2012 Olympics come to a close, you may be looking for a way to fill the void which was recently filled with hours-on-end of summer sports. However, most importantly, you may be looking for a way to wean your little television junkies who were so thrilled to be invited for additional TV time over the past couple of weeks. The following books (and one DVD—because nobody said weaning would be easy) may be just what you’re looking for; they offer samplings of ancient and early modern Olympics, gymnastics and some good, old-fashioned exploration of London.

    Non Fiction Picture Book About LondonPop-Up London

    By Jennie Maizels

    Reading level: Ages 5 and up

    Hardcover: 12 pages

    Publisher: Candlewick; Pop edition (April 10, 2012)

    Book About LondonGold Medal Summer 

    By Donna Freitas

    Reading level: Ages 10 and up

    Hardcover: 240 pages

    Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books (June 1, 2012)

    Non Fiction Kids BookA Passion for Victory: The Story of the Olympics in Ancient and Early…

    By Benson Bobrick

    Reading level: Ages 10 and up

    Hardcover: 160 pages

    Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (June 26, 2012)

    Non Fiction Kids BookG is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet

    By Brad Herzog; Illustrated by Doug Bowles

    Reading level: Ages 4-8

    Hardcover: 32 pages

    Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press (September 1, 2011)

    American Girl MovieAn American Girl: McKenna Shoots For The Stars

    Cast: Cathy Rigby, Nia Vardalos, Ian Ziering

    Directed By: Vince Marcello

    Based on the “McKenna” stories by: Mary Casanova

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

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