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Top 10 Holiday Gift Books 2007

Encourage your child to read this year by giving her a great book as a Christmas or Hanukkah gift. The gift of literacy will serve her well for the rest of her life. We've gathered ten of the best children's and young adult books out there for you to consider.

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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

by Judi Barrett
Price: $16.95; Ages: K-2

When the weather goes wacky, look out for falling pancakes! In this classic book, the citizens of the town of Chewandswallow live a life of ease. The sky provides them with their every meal -- from mashed potatoes to bacon and eggs. But what will happen when the weather goes wrong? This fantastically entertaining story and its beautiful, creative illustrations would make a great gift this Christmas.