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The holiday season is official upon us. For many, that means really buckling down and tackling those holiday gift lists. As all of the kids in my life are well aware by this point, I am a huge proponent of childhood literacy and am a firm believer that picture books make an amazing gift for those little readers in our lives.
It is never too early to introduce the love of reading to the children in your life and Black Friday is an excellent way to help stock their bookshelves with old favorites and fresh reads. During the winter, when outdoor activities are often limited, reading brings imagination and opens every day to new worlds.
Table of contents
- Disney Baby: Winnie the Pooh – My First Library – 12 Board Book Set – First Words, Counting, and More! – Age 0-2
- World of Eric Carle, My First Library Animal Board Book Block 12-Book Set – Age 0-2
- Tails Are Not for Pulling – Age 1-3
- 8 Little Planets – Age 1-4
- A Is For Awesome!: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World – Age 1-5
- Ricky, the Rock that Couldn’t Roll – Age 3-9
- Little Blue Truck Feeling Happy – Age 1-3
- The Backyard Bug Book for Kids – Age 3-5
- Roald Dahl Magical Gift Boxed Set – Age 4-9
- You’re Always Enough: And More Than I Hoped For – Age 2-7
Disney Baby: Winnie the Pooh – My First Library – 12 Board Book Set – First Words, Counting, and More! – Age 0-2
- Disney Baby: Winnie the Pooh – My First Library – 12 Board Book Set – First Words, Counting, and More! – Erin Rose Wage – Phoenix International Publications, Inc.
- 0-2 Years
$15.99$10.80 USD- Amazon
To those have read my article on the picture book favorites of 90s kids, you will know of my love for all things Winnie The Pooh and when I saw this adorable box set I couldn’t resist adding it to this list. A set of 12 Board Books means your little one will have many options to choose from as they learn basic skills and they learn the value books can bring to their lives.
These board books are brightly colored, but have simple backgrounds making it easy for your toddler to grasp what is happening and stay focused on the book. They’re also a great size for little hands to handle. With the sweet carrying case, your kiddo will want to bring this set with them wherever they go.
World of Eric Carle, My First Library Animal Board Book Block 12-Book Set – Age 0-2
- World of Eric Carle, My First Library Animal Board Book Block 12-Book Set – Eric Carle – Phoenix International Publications, Inc.
- 0-2 Years
$15.99$9.05 USD- Amazon
Okay, so maybe Winnie the Pooh isn’t your cup of tea, or perhaps the child in your life is already swimming in books about our friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. This is the set for you! Featuring the beautiful and unique images by Eric Carle, this set may be the right choice for any of the animal loving toddlers in your life.
This board book set also features a beautiful carrying case for easy transport (and easy wrapping for a holiday gift) and the books are just the right size for the youngest book lovers in our lives. It will look great on any bookshelf or in any playroom.
Tails Are Not for Pulling – Age 1-3
- Tails Are Not for Pulling by Elizabeth Verdick
- 1-3 Years
$9.99$7.95 USD- Amazon
Elizabeth Verdick has a wide variety of books for kids of all ages, but I particularly adore the books in her Best Behavior Books aimed at toddlers. From Hands Are Not for Hitting to Worries Are Not Forever, the 14 books in this series cover a wide range of topics that are beneficial young kids and families everywhere.
If you’re thinking about adding a pet to the family during this holiday season, or you’re struggling with teaching your child gentle hands with the current furry family members, this is an excellent book to add to your family’s bookshelf. Keeping to simple language and adorable illustrations, this is a must have for pet loving families.
8 Little Planets – Age 1-4
- 8 Little Planets by Chris Ferrie
- 1-4 Years
$10.99$5.89 USD- Amazon
Books with cutouts always seem to be a hit with the kids, especially when it’s well done. And this adorable book about space ticks every box!
With amazing images, a sing-songy rhythm, and great rhymes, you will begin teaching your youngest space lover about the planets in our solar system. This book is an amazing choice for any family. My only complaint is a minor one – Pluto is not included (long live Pluto – we Millennials will never forget you).
A Is For Awesome!: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World – Age 1-5
- A is for Awesome!: 23 Iconic Women Who Changed the World by Eva Chen
- 1-5 Years
$9.99$7.59 USD- Amazon
It is never too early to introduce kids to non-fiction or to the amazing women who have helped to change the world. As a lifelong lover of biographies and memoirs, I am always searching for ways to share my love of learning about other humans to the littlest humans around.
From Amelia Earhart and Harriet Tubman to Malala and Ursula K. Le Guin, this book is filled with quotes from many of the women I admire most. It’s adorable illustrations and wide range of topics will find a fan in the youngest of readers and the adults in their lives alike.
Ricky, the Rock that Couldn’t Roll – Age 3-9
- Ricky, the Rock that Couldn’t Roll by Mr. Jay
- 3-9 Years
$18.95$12.77 USD- Amazon
Celebrating its five year anniversary earlier this year, Ricky, the Rock that Couldn’t Roll is an absolute delight from the very first page. This is a story about friendship, determination, and never giving up . Written in verse, it is heartwarming, hilarious, and compelling for all ages.
I love that it teaches in narrative not only acceptance of others, but also acceptance of yourself, no matter what differences you may have. In a world that compares itself constantly on social media, this is a lesson that we can all use, no matter how old we get.
Little Blue Truck Feeling Happy – Age 1-3
- Little Blue Truck Feeling Happy by Alice Schertle
- 1-3 Years
$14.99$11.24 USD- Amazon
I have yet to meet a child who didn’t absolutely love the Little Blue Truck books. With so many out there, there is always something fun and new for your kids to enjoy, especially with new books being released regularly, such as this one in 2024 and another to come in 2025.
For fans of the Never Touch a… books, this is an exciting edition to Little Blue Truck. Your young readers will love feelings the feathers on Hen and Duck, the wool on Sheep, the lumps and bumps on Toad, and so much more.
The Backyard Bug Book for Kids – Age 3-5
- The Backyard Bug Book for Kids by Lauren Davidson
- 3-5 Years
$7.99$3.46 USD- Amazon
Is your kid the type to stop on every walk and look at every creepy, crawly that goes by? Are they more likely to try and befriend the beetles than bolt from them? This may be just the book you’re looking for!
Filled with fun activities they can do inside during the colder months, this book with help your insect loving kiddo share their fascination and hold their attention. Educational and fun? What more can you ask for!? Once the weather warms up, your kid will love exploring the yard or park to find the insects they learned about in this book.
Roald Dahl Magical Gift Boxed Set – Age 4-9
- Roald Dahl Magical Gift Set by Roald Dahl
- 4-9 Years
$34.96$14.37 USD- Amazon
Are you looking for books for the kids in your life who have started elementary school? Maybe they’ve moved past board books or simple picture books and are wanting to start getting into longer or more complex stories. If so, look no further than the Roald Dahl Magical Gift Set.
Classic stories full of nostalgic for parents, yet still magical for modern kids, this box set will not go out of style. Brightly colored, fun illustrations, and exciting stories that will live rent free in your head – what more can you ask for from a gift.
You’re Always Enough: And More Than I Hoped For – Age 2-7
- You’re Always Enough and More Than I Hoped For by Emily Ley
- 2-7 Years
$19.99$10.62 USD- Amazon
Last but not least, a book that reminds every child the most important thing: You’re Always Enough. Spending time with and reading with the littles in our life is one of the greatest ways to show how loved they are, reminding them that they’re enough just as they are is a lesson that will never go out of style and they will never outgrow.
I am sure this will become a classic in the children’s book space over the coming years. With beautifully written verse, fantastic diversity, and an inspirational message, this is a book that your child will never outgrow and never forget. Include a personal message to them with your gift and it is sure to become an heirloom book.
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