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Kids' Reading List: Growing Up

Tadpole Rex

They grow up way too fast. 

Help your children stay young while still awakening them to the experiences that lie ahead with the book suggestions provided below. Race against the clock...it's worth it!







3 to 5 Years

Tadpole Rex
It's Moving Day!

6 to 9 Years
Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson
Spuds*
Goin' Someplace Special*

10 to 12 Years
Savvy*
Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything in It
Igraine the Brave
Diary of a Whimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal
The Willoughbys
Keeping Score
Billy Creekmore: A Novel
Feathers
Bridge to Terabithia

Books by Category

History | Boys | Girls | Fantasy | Growing Up | Animals | Illustration | Educational



Special thanks to the American Library Association for their recommendations.

*2009 list addition