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Marilyn Katz
Do you recall some of your favorite books from childhood? Almost everybody can think of a couple of very special books. Some of these may be considered classics today. You may want to share them with the younger generation. We can get in a rut though. It is easy to just keep returning to the old classics when we need to purchase a book for a child we know. While sharing the old classics works for awhile, I also believe we all need to get some new ideas to keep the younger generation entertained and surprised. You can stay faithful to your old friends, but you can also enrich your life with new ideas and connections. Maybe you can learn something from newer books, even if they were written for kids. Here is a question for you. Did you know that a popular movie was based upon a kids book? Many people just figured that this movie started with a screenplay, but the book came first. No, I am not talking about Harry Potter. I am talking about a book named Shrek! The book has a different plot than the movie, but the book ogre is just as funny, inspiring, and ugly as the movie ogre! Almost every child has seen a Shrek movie, but I am sure that most of them have not read the book yet. If a young reader has no interest in ogres, please do not fret. There are great new books for kids that cover almost any type of subject. Find everything from historical fiction to suspense to modern kids coping with real life situations. You can find newer titles that cover almost any topic. Find books that will cheer up, engage, and educate any kid you know. How can you learn about the best kids books? The intenet can give you a lot of free information. Many great book review sites exist to review and summarize some good selections. Some of the largest online book sellers also include book summaries and reader reviews. These are really helpful because you can find out if other kids and adults enjoyed a book before you buy it yourself. The problem with large online retailers is that they have so many selections that it is difficult to know where to start. A trusted book reviewer, who highlights a selection of books can be very valuable. Many librarians, children's book authors, or even parents have started book review sites like this.
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