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Gifts for Ages 3-8

CHILDREN'S

AHOY!

by Sophie Blackall ; illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Avast, me mateys! This be good clean fun on the salty seas. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

IT'S HARD TO BE A BABY

by Cheryl B. Klein ; illustrated by Juana Medina

New big siblings will get a kick out of this—as will first-time parents. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

DOT! SCRIBBLE! GO!

by Hervé Tullet ; illustrated by Hervé Tullet

A call to action that’s sure to make an artist out of anyone. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

TAYLOR SWIFT

by Erica Wainer ; illustrated by Joanie Stone

Haters gonna hate, but for the rest, here’s a real-life fairy tale in which our wildest dreams come true. Full review >

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