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Gift Books for Kids Ages 3-8

CHILDREN'S

WOO HOO! YOU'RE DOING GREAT!

by Sandra Boynton ; illustrated by Sandra Boynton

WOO-HOO! This is the perfect way to foster healthy self-esteem in little ones. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

BIG

by Vashti Harrison ; illustrated by Vashti Harrison

A healing balm with the power to make the world a bit kinder. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

EVERGREEN

by Matthew Cordell ; illustrated by Matthew Cordell

A spellbinding tale that will never brown or fade with time. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

IN EVERY LIFE

by Marla Frazee ; illustrated by Marla Frazee

This lyrical blessing of a picture book belongs on every shelf. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE WORLD NEEDS MY LIGHT

by Gia Lacqua ; illustrated by Zuzana Svobodová

Positive, inviting, and encouraging poems for young readers. Full review >

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