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William Shakespeare & the Globe

In the format of a Shakespearean play, information is interwoven with Bard's own words and illuminated with decorative artwork that sets the stage for the Globe Theatre.

Bridges, Ruby. Through My Eyes.

A collage of sepia-toned photographs becomes the backdrop for a moving, personal account of a young girl and her family crossing the lines of segregation n a quest for equality in education.

Jump Back, Honey.

Six of the most renowned African-American children's illustrators capture the spirit of childhood that is reflected in a noteworthy selection of poems by a diistinguished poet.

Troll with No Heart in His Body and Other Tales of Trolls, from Norway.

With a rich knowledge and appreciation of the Norwegian tradition, an extraordinary collection of nine folktales centered on trolls, is illustrated in vigorous woodcuts reminiscent of ancient carvings of Norway.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

After a miserable summer with his relatives, Harry returns for a second year of school, where whispers of murder and death emanate from the halls of Hogwarts.

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Some fun Family Reading Activities

Try these Fun Family Reading Activities:

Set up a Family Reading Night. Turn off the TV and computer one night a week and read aloud together. Pick a book and take turns reading it, or let everyone choose their own reading material and share it. It could even be a silly song book. Buy or rent an audio book. Listen to it on a family car trip and watch the time fly by. Tapes or CD's are available in book stores and at the public library.

Read the Sunday Newspaper together. Each family member could be assigned a section of the paper to "report" on . This is a good way to sharpen a child's reading comprehension skills and increase vocabulary. Read the books your child is assigned in school. Demonstrate to your child that homework is important by also reading the book or perhaps sitting down and reading part of the book together.

Supplement reading with a visit to a museum, zoo, nature trail, aquarium, nursery, train ride or whatever it may be that will keep the child 's spark for learning alive. All children have unique fascinations that deserve exploring. Parents can guide them in finding ways to research an interesting topic even deeper.

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

As he makes his way through the third year of Hogwarts, Harry has to cope with feuding friends, old enemies and the mysterious Sirius Black.

Huckabuck Family and How They Raised Popcorn in Nebraska and Quit and Came Back.

Delicate and humorous illustrations expressively reintroduce a timeless story to a new generation, who will revel in the language and sheer nonsense of Sandburg's creation.