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Holiday Buying Guide 2004

Reading Rockets’ first annual holiday buying guide makes it easy to find good books kids will enjoy. Discover fiction and nonfiction books for kids ages 0-9 years old, selected by our children’s literature expert and blogger Maria Salvadore.

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Holiday Buying Guide 2005

Reading Rockets’ second annual holiday buying guide makes it easy to find good books kids will enjoy. Discover fiction and nonfiction books for kids ages 0-9 years old, selected by our children’s literature expert and blogger Maria Salvadore.

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Holiday Buying Guide 2006

Reading Rockets’ third annual buying guide makes it easy to find good books kids will enjoy. Discover fiction and nonfiction books for kids ages 0-9 years old, selected by our children’s literature expert and blogger Maria Salvadore.

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Holiday Buying Guide 2007

Reading Rockets’ fourth annual buying guide makes it easy to find good books kids will enjoy. Discover fiction and nonfiction books for kids ages 0-9 years old, selected by our children’s literature expert and blogger Maria Salvadore.

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Holiday Buying Guide 2008

Good books last. They are truly the gift that is remembered long after the holiday or celebration is over. In fact, a book that connects with a young reader will grow with them as it is shared countless times. These books were chosen with just one criterion in mind — good literature that’s so engaging that your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or student will gladly turn off the TV and put away the Gameboy. Give books as gifts and watch kids read. 

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Holiday Buying Guide 2009

What is often remembered long after they’ve been used, are often passed on from one generation to the next, and can create connections between people far and near? Books, of course! They make readers weep and laugh, learn and question, introduce ideas and deepen them. They are gifts that last and are just right for any occasion. They are truly the gift that keeps on giving. So give a book, share a book, and enjoy a book with the children in your lives.

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Holiday Buying Guide 2010

What better gift to give than one that can be shared again and again? Books are just that kind of gift. They create memories, too, when read by and with children. This year’s list was carefully crafted with just one idea in mind — to find books so engaging that the TV is happily turned off and the iPod and electronic games are put away. Books open new windows to the world.

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Holiday Buying Guide 2011

What better gift to give than one that can be shared again and again? Books are just that kind of gift. They create memories, too, when read by and with children. This year’s list was carefully crafted with just one idea in mind — to find books so engaging that the TV is happily turned off and the iPod and electronic games are put away.

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Holiday Buying Guide 2012

What better gift to give than one that can be shared again and again? Books are just that kind of gift. They create memories, too, when read by and with children. Season’s Readings from Reading Rockets!

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Holiday Buying Guide 2013

What better gift to give than one that can be shared again and again? Lots of things go away quickly. But stories and books have sticking power and can be shared time and time again. Try a new story, revisit an old favorite. How about a story of fact or perhaps a fantasy? Stories can be read alone, together, aloud or quietly. Pick up a book for yourself and your favorite child this season.

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Holiday Buying Guide 2014

There are lots of days (and at least four weeks!) in a month. Why not share a new story, pick up a book, or listen to an old favorite each day or even once a week for the month? You might find a new friend, discover something new about an old one, or even come across a fresh idea or information. Discover a new season of sharing — all year long!

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Holiday Buying Guide 2015

In December, why not share a new story, pick up a book, or listen to an old favorite each day? You might meet a new friend, discover something new about an old one, or even uncover fresh ideas or information. Celebrate this season of sharing, with books and reading!

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Holiday Buying Guide 2016

There’s nothing better on a chilly winter day than to curl up with a book. In our new collection for 2016, you’ll find high adventure, biographies, historical fiction and real life events, Greek myths, stories about kids from around the world, books about all kinds of science (from animals to weather), graphic novels, and so much more. All are made to share. So pick up a book, share a story, learn something new — and enjoy the season!

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Holiday Buying Guide 2017

It’s the time of the year to light up faces and shorter days with a story or two (or more!). Books are always there for you — no electricity needed! Satisfy that itch of curiosity, let your imagination soar, or get a chuckle as you open a book, share it alone or with a friend, or give it as a gift.

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Holiday Buying Guide 2018

It’s the time of year when we think of sharing with others. What’s better to share than a bit of time? And what better way to share your time than by reading books together! We’ve included science and nature books, funny stories, family stories, picture book biographies, poetry, fantasy, historical fiction, graphic novels — plus the new chapter books from Kate DiCamillo, Meg Medina, Sharon Creech, and other favorite authors. 

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Holiday Buying Guide 2019

It’s that time of the year when people begin to think of gift-giving, sharing time with others, or simply settling down for some relaxation. Regardless of what you have planned this season, take some time with a good story. You’re never too young or too old! It’s particularly wonderful to savor a tale — happy, hopeful, quiet or raucous, with or without pictures — with the children in your life. Celebrate this season of sharing, with books and reading. 

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Holiday Buying Guide 2020

It’s that time of year when we think of gift-giving for the young children in our lives. Though this year’s celebrations are likely to be different, stories continue to delight and inform — and most importantly — to connect us. Celebrate this season of sharing with books and reading. This year’s list includes charming new board books for the youngest ones, stories about animals and nature, historical fiction, graphic novels, sports stories, books about heroes who have made our world a better place for all, and stories about community, family, and friendship. 

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Holiday Buying Guide 2021

Even the short days of winter can be brightened when giving and enjoying books with others — creating shared memories that can last a lifetime. Here you’ll discover tales of fact or fiction to warm up even the coldest day. Happy Holidays from Reading Rockets!

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Holiday Buying Guide 2022

Stories continue to delight and inform — and most importantly — to connect us. Celebrate this season of sharing with books and reading. This year’s list includes multicultural stories, picture book biographies, folktales and fairy tales, graphic novels, a bit of fantasy and mystery, and books about artists, science and nature, family, and friends. Books are a great way to explore our world and create memories that extend well beyond the short days of winter.

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Holiday Buying Guide 2023

December is a time of lights, family, friends, celebrations — and sharing gifts from the heart. Celebrate this season of sharing with books and reading. Take a look, share a book, make a memory … with one or more of these titles from our 2023 gift guide bookshelf. 

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