Year-Round Gift Ideas for the Kids (and you!)

Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Anne (with an "e") Shirley, the orphan child who brings happiness and love into the lives of her foster parents, is one of the most beloved heroines in all of literature. Though considered children's literature, this series follows Anne from her own "tweens," through her years as a school teacher, until she is a mother of four herself and includes some of the best writing of the 20th century that is a joy to all ages.

The follow up is also available at Anne of Avonlea.

Category: Juvenile, Over 10's

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis

Though the movie was released in 2005, this brilliant series by the esteemed author, C. S. Lewis, includes much more detail and background on the adventures of Peter, Susan, Edward and Lucy as they learn about the mystical, magical world around them. Long considered a significant philosophical exercise disguised as a children's story, the ensuing works explore the effects and possibilities experienced through one's beliefs.

This is the first story in the Chronicles of Narnia series. The rest of the series can be found here:

Chronicles of Narnia, The: Prince Caspian
Chronicles of Narnia, The: The Horse and His Boy
Chronicles of Narnia, The: The Last Battle
Chronicles of Narnia, The: The Magician's Nephew
Chronicles of Narnia, The: The Silver Chair
Chronicles of Narnia, The: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
World According to Narnia, The: Christian Meaning in C. S. Lewis's Beloved Chronicles

[Please note: there are two versions of the series, one of which is available world-wide except in the US and Canada (published by BBCAudiobooks Ltd and Harper Collins UK) and a second (published by Harper Collins US) available only within the US and Canada.]

Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy | Juvenile, Over 10

Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

While most of us have grown up thinking we know the Wizard of Oz, unless one has read the original books (there are 14 in the whole series!), they haven't even begun to scratch the surface. Filled with enchanting landscapes and imaginative characters, they take you far beyond Dorothy's initial visit to Oz. Even the original text of this first of the series includes quite a bit that Hollywood left out.

Five other Oz books are also available:

Road to Oz, The
Marvelous Land of Oz
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Ozma of Oz
Patchwork Girl of Oz, The

Category: Juvenile, Over 10's

The Witches by Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl is one of the most successful and well-known of all children's writers. His books, which are read by children the world over, include James and the Giant Peach; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator; George's Marvellous Medicine; and Matilda.

Category: Juvenile, Under 10s

A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

Lemony Snicket's wickedly fun series of the mis-adventures of the Baudelaire children are one of those series that children find irresistably entertaining. Kirkus Reviews says, "Written with old-fashioned flair, this fast-paced book is not for the squeamish: the Baudelaire children are truly sympathetic characters who encounter a multitude of distressing situations. Those who enjoy a little poison in their porridge will find it wicked good fun."

All of the 12 audio books are available in the series:

Series of Unfortunate Events - The Second Book: The Reptile Room
Series of Unfortunate Events #3 - The Wide Window
Series of Unfortunate Events #4 - The Miserable Mill
Series of Unfortunate Events #5 - The Austere Academy
Series of Unfortunate Events #6 - The Ersatz Elevator
Series of Unfortunate Events #7 - The Vile Village
Series of Unfortunate Events #8 - The Hostile Hospital
Series of Unfortunate Events #9 - The Carnivorous Carnival
Series of Unfortunate Events #10 - The Slippery Slope
Series of Unfortunate Events #11 - The Grim Grotto
Series of Unfortunate Events #12 - The Penultimate Peril

Category: Juvenile, Over 10s

Amelia Bedelia By Peggy Parish
Amelia Bedelia is the world's most literal-minded housekeeper, who causes quite a ruckus whenever she's given a chance.

This audio book is a collection of five stories. In Amelia Bedelia we get to know this unusual housekeeper's absurd way of thinking. In Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower, she arrives with a garden hose and the party is turned into an uproarious mess. In Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia's literal-mindedness adds a new dimension to the game of baseball. Thank You, Amelia Bedelia features Amelia Bedelia "pairing" the vegetables and separating the eggs. In Come Back, Amelia Bedelia, Amelia Bedelia tries her hand at a variety of new jobs after Mrs. Rogers fires her for her muddles.

[Most of the puns and double-entrendres in this clever series make these stories as entertaining for adults as children.]

Bear Called Paddington By Michael Bond
"A bear? On Paddington Station?" Mrs. Brown looked at her husband in amazement. "Don't be silly, Henry. There can't be!" But, indeed, there was.

Paddington Bear had traveled all the way from Darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington Station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same... for ordinary things become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is involved.

Berenstain Bears By Stan & Jan Berenstain
One day, Stan and Jan Berenstain were captured by a family of bears.

It was a family of three -- an overenthusiastic Papa whose high opinion of himself was exceeded only by his ability to do silly things (often placing himself in jeopardy from bees, skunks, low-hanging branches, whales, irate farmers, etc.), a wise, steady Mama with a firm grip on reality, and a bright enterprising little boy cub.

For more than forty years, the Berenstains' delightfully enchanting stories of this trio have charmed children, and now they can enjoy them listening to the authors read the best of their hilarious tales.

House At Pooh Corner By A. A. Milne
If you want a family break from TV and movies, get comfy, close your eyes and let this master storyteller stir the imagination. This latest addition to the Pooh Classics, the 10 unabridged stories in The House at Pooh Corner is a must. On stage and on recordings, Peter Dennis, with the blessings of the Milne estate, has made Milne's world something of a life's work... his intelligent and whimsical readings, meant for adults and children alike, are captivating.

Horrid Henry By Francesca Simon
This audio book contains four hilarious stories with amazing music and sound effects. Henry is dragged to dancing class against his will; vies with Moody Margaret to make the yuckiest Glop!; goes camping in France and tries to be good like Perfect Peter - but not for long.

Note: There are 14 other "Horrid Henry" titles available!

Emperor's New Clothes
Full Cast. Do you know the difference between seeing what you saw, and saying what you saw?
Story by Hans Christian Andersen. Adaptation by Jim Cort

Grumpy Grandad - The Hole in the Fish Pond
Maurice is back raging havoc in Grumpy Grandad's Garden. The capers continue - but will Grumpy Grandad be able to keep his calm? "Another fast-moving heart-warmingly funny story."

Lea and the Magic Sunflower
All the sunflowers planted by the other children in Lea's class have grown. Lea's disappointment soon turns to joy, however, as she discovers that her sunflower is really very special indeed. "A unique wonderfully written story that explores a child's feelings with delicate sensitivity."
Ages 3-8 by Ann Twigg

Toby Tyler - Sneak Preview!
A sneak preview for The Colonial Radio Theatre's production of 'Toby Tyler - Ten Weeks With A Circus!" This seven episode series is a faithful adaptation of the classic book by James Otis, first published in 1880.

Wonder Fears, The
by Dino Manzella. This story is based on the perspective of a 10 year old child - much like the TV show "The Wonder Years", told at a time when monsters and scary situations seemed far too real.

*The Secret By Rhonda Byrne
The Secret is released to the world! The groundbreaking feature length movie that revealed the great mystery of the universe, The Secret, is HERE an audiobook, and everything listeners have ever wanted - unlimited joy, health, money, relationships, love, and more can be theirs...

Category: Personal Growth | Success | Health & Fitness | Self Help | Philosophy

LISTEN TO AN AUDIO SAMPLE OF "The Secret" HERE

*Cross By James Patterson
Alex Cross was a rising star in the Washington, DC, police department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife, Maria, in front of him. Alex's need for vengeance was placed on hold as he faced another huge challenge - raising his children without their mother.

Category: Detective | Psychological | Horror & Suspense

LISTEN TO AN AUDIO SAMPLE OF "Cross" HERE

*True Evil By Greg Iles
"If you wanted to kill your spouse and get away with it, you had to do something truly ingenious: something that wouldn't even be perceived as murder. And that was the service that Andrew Rusk had found a way to provide. Like any quality product, it did not come cheap. Nor did it come quickly. And perhaps most important of all, it was not for those with weak constitutions.

Category: Crime | Horror & Suspense | Detective | Thrillers

LISTEN TO AN AUDIO SAMPLE OF "True Evil" HERE

*The Collectors By David Baldacci
In Washington, D.C., where power is everything and too few have too much of it, four highly eccentric men with mysterious pasts call themselves the Camel Club. Their mission: find out what's really going on behind the closed doors of America's leaders.

Category: Espionage | Detective

LISTEN TO AN AUDIO SAMPLE OF "The Collectors" HERE

*Hollywood Station By Joseph Wambaugh
The grand master of the police story returns to the one and only LAPD in a gripping new novel about live in the country's most sensational police force... For a cop, a night on the job means killing time and trying not to get killed. If you're a cop in Hollywood Division, it also means dealing with the most overwrought, desperate, and deluded criminals anywhere.

Category: Detective | Crime & Thrillers | Thrillers

LISTEN TO AN AUDIO SAMPLE OF "Hollywood Station" HERE

Twelve Times Blessed By Jacquelyn Mitchard
It is True Dickinson's forty-third birthday, and her best friends have gathered on this snowy night in Cape Cod at a trendy neighborhood restaurant to celebrate. But, somehow,True has never felt more alone...

Category: Romance

Kiss Tomorrw Hello by Twenty-Five Women over Forty Edited By Kim Barnes & Claire Davis
Kiss Tomorrow Hello... brings together the experiences and reflections of women as they embark on a new stage of life. The twenty-five stellar writers gathered here explore a wide range of concerns, including keeping love and sex alive, discovering family secrets, negotiating the demands of illness and infertility, letting children go, making peace with parents, and contemplating plastic surgery. The tales are true, the confessions candid, the humor infectious.

Category: Biography

So, You're Having A Baby By Sue Donum
Are you ready? You'll never be 100% prepared for all of what's coming, but with the right information in hand, the magical process of becoming a parent is more than a little bit easier. You can increase your preparedness and capture real peace of mind as you embark on this spectacular journey.

Category: Pregnancy & Child Birth

A Guide To Anti Aging By Andy Guides
Do you worry about dry skin, injuries, smoke, sun, cold weather, tanning beds and other harmful elements in the world causing wrinkles to develop faster than nature allows? If so, you're definitely not alone. The way anti aging products are flying off the shelf in today's marketplace, it would seem that many have the same concerns...

Note: Also available is Part 1, of A Guide To Anti Aging, which is free!

Category: Beauty & Grooming | Diet & Nutrition | Alternative Therapies | Health & Fitness

Adored By Tilly Bagshawe
Set in the most glamorous cities of the world - L.A., London, Paris, and New York - Tilly Bagshawe's debut novel is like the real world Hollywood it mirrors: deliciously escapist, wickedly sexy, and always irresistibly compelling...

Category: General | Romance

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