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Children's Books Children's Books Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Ages 9-12 From Elizabeth Kennedy, your Guide to Children's Books If you act now, it's not too late for you to join the About.com Family August blog carnival. Our theme is starting school. Summer's almost over, but if you've had success encouraging your kids to read over the summer, please share your tips. Visit the About Children's Books Web site and my About Children's Books Facebook fan page for more resources. Kids Getting Bored? For many families, it's that time in the summer when their kids keep repeating the same refrain, "I'm bored. I don't have anything to do." If that's the case... Read more Crossing Stones: Historical Fiction Crossing Stones by Helen Frost is a young adult book that would work well in a middle or high school classroom and as recreational reading for kids who enjoy historical fiction. Set in 1917, Crossing Stones centers on four teenagers, two boys and two girls, and their families and is told from... Read more The 2010 National Book Festival - Plan to Attend! It's time to mark your calendars and make plans to attend the National Book Festival, which is sponsored by the Library of Congress and is celebrating its 10th anniversary this... Read more A Collection of Concrete Poems Good concrete poems have the ability to tickle a child's funny bone, pique a child's interest in poetry, and engage children in word play of their own. Get your child thinking (and writing) with... Read more Children's Books Ads Books Kids Stories Books Kids Read Best Kids Story Kids Songs Featured Articles Librarians Recommend Books for Boys Global Reading Lists for Kids and Teens Reading Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Librarians What do you like most and least about the Berenstain Bears? Publishers and Getting Published Books by Age / Grade   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Kennedy Children's Books Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Children's Books newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads 2010 Calendar of Children's Books Children's Books About Hurricanes August - Getting Ready for School The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary Where the Wild Things Are Advertisement