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10 Clean Books for Tweens
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10 Clean Books for Tweens

Looking for wholesome, character-building books for your tween that also teach about history, culture, and compassion? In this blog post and video, Jenny Phillips shares her top 10 clean book…

Asian and Pacific Islander Books
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Asian and Pacific Islander Books

Looking for children’s books with Asian characters or experiences? We have compiled a list of titles fromThe Good and the Beautiful BookshopandBook Listwhich either feature characters from or take place…

Be Brave About Books
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Be Brave About Books

Do you really know what is in the books your children are reading and how it is affecting them? Books are powerful, but they have been changing in the past…

Books About Patriotism For Kids
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Books About Patriotism For Kids

Read our top picks for American patriotic books fromThe Good and the Beautiful Bookshopand our freeBook List!These wonderful, inspiring books about patriotism for kids feature exciting adventure stories that bring…

Favorite Biographies
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Favorite Biographies

Get inspired by these fascinating biographies about human triumphs, successes, and perseverance. Biographies open a window to history and character, giving readers a chance to learn from others’ trials and…

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Moral Value

All books on The Good and the Beautiful Book List are deemed appropriate and wholesome, but some books have more emphasis on moral principles than others. A lower rating for moral value does not mean the book is inappropriate; it only means that moral values are not as highly emphasized.

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Although all books on this list have educational value in the sense of increasing vocabulary and other important skills, the educational value scale is based on how well the book helps the reader gain knowledge about historical time periods, cultures, geography, science, etc.

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Books that score high in literary value include exceptional writing, use of literary devices, and a rich vocabulary. All books on The Good and the Beautiful Book List are well-written, but some have a higher literary value than others.

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