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    Books with Bundles: Holiday Gift Giving

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze4 Mins Read Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Ages 9-12 Best Kids Stories Book Lists Gift Books Teens: Young Adults
    Holiday Gift Guide: Kids Books
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    The Children’s Book Review | November 28, 2015

    Holiday Gift Guide: Kids Books

    A Gift Book Round-Up

    Five Reasons Books Make the Best Gifts

    1. They are easy to wrap.
    2. They don’t require batteries.
    3. They do not require any assembly.
    4. They do not make loud obnoxious sounds.
    5. And no pricey airfares are needed to travel to far off places.

    A carefully selected book makes a powerful gift. It sends the message: “I know who you are and I care about you.” And when you have the right book it can be a stage setter for the ultimate gift package by bundling additional presents that fit into the theme of the book. Here are some of my favorite books and gift giving themes:

    To Bond at Bedtime

    Good Night Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Bedtime Story By Mariam GatesGood Night Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Bedtime Story

    Written by Mariam Gates

    Illustrated by Sara Jane Hinder

    This is a picture book for younger kids. It’s both a bedtime story and a series of poses that, when combined, allow for a calming, mindful, bonding moment that leaves everyone rested and ready for sleep.

    Bundle this book with:

    • A pair of cute and comfortable pajamas
    • Twilight Turtle or Twilight Ladybug
    • Kids yoga mat
    • A soft cuddly blanket

    Ages 3-8 | Publisher: Sounds True | 2015 | ISBN-13:  978-1622034666

    To Inspire Young Naturalists

    Nature Anatomy- The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural WorldNature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World

    Written by Julia Rothman

    Well-known illustrator Julia Rothman has put together a gorgeous picture book (coffee table worthy for hipster parents) filled with curiosities from the natural world. Each page covers a specific topic; such as what makes sunsets, monarch butterfly migration, the parts of a bird, and the ecosystem of a rotting log. For any inquisitive reader that has ever stepped foot outdoors.

    Bundle this book with:

    • A microscope like GeoSafari Junior Talking Microscope
    • A metamorphosis kit for ladybugs
    • A rock collection
    • A kit for conducting all kinds of wilderness activities

    All Ages | Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC | 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-1612122311

    To Kindle  Creativity

    Lost Ocean by Johanna BasfordLost Ocean: An Inky Adventure and Coloring Book

    Created by Johanna Basford

    Coloring in for all ages is hot right now! Not only is it a fun way to get creative with color, it’s meditative and stress relieving. Bestselling coloring book creator Johanna Basford delivers an enchanting book that allows the beholder to delve deep into the ocean. Each page has pen and ink illustrations of exotic sea life, shipwrecks and coral reefs.

    Bundle this book with:

    • Watercolor pencils and sketchbook
    • Gel pens
    • Colored Pencils and pencil sharpener
    • Tickets for a trip to an art museum

    Ages 5-101 | Publisher: Penguin Books | 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-0143108993

    To Encourage Kids to Chase Their Dreams

    What Do You Do With an Idea? By Kobi YamadaWhat Do You Get with An Idea?

    Written by Kobi Yamada

    Illustrated by Mae Besom

    This is an all ages picture book that is both motivational and inspiring. A young boy has an idea; this idea is represented as a golden egg. Unsure what to do with this idea he tries to push it aside, but like all good ideas the egg refuses to go away. When the boy decides to give energy to the egg, wonderful things happen. The message: It is possible to change the world with an idea.

    Bundle this book with:

    • The sky is the limit with this book! Pair it with any gift that matches any idea the recipient has ever had…
    • A journal
    • Pencils
    • An idea reminder: Big Idea Plush

    All Ages | Publisher: Compendium | 2015 | ISBN-13: 9978-1-938298-07-3

    To Believe in Magic Again

    Circus Mirandus By Cassie BeasleyCircus Mirandus 

    Written by Cassie Beasley

    When his dying grandfather, Ephraim, describes a magical circus where wishes are granted, Micah Tuttle and his friend Jenny Mendoza set out to find the fabled Circus Mirandus—and The Man Who Bends Light, a magician powerful enough to save Micah’s grandfather. Fans of Roald Dahl’s stories will love this book. It’s fantastical yet also explores deeper themes of love, loss and friendship.

    Bundle this book with:

    • A magic kit
    • A magician costume
    • Tickets to Cirque du Soleil

    Ages 9-12 | Publisher: Dial Books | 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-0525428435

    To Give Teens Their Next Obsession

    Six of Crows by Leigh BardugoSix of Crows

    Written by Leigh Bardugo

    It follows 17-year-old criminal prod- igy Kaz Brekker and his band of six complex outcasts as they plot to in ltrate an impenetrable prison and pull off a world- changing heist. “Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz’s crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction.” Teens won’t be able to put down this fast-paced fantasy filled with magic, monsters, love, a spy, and action-packed adventure.

    Bundle this book with:

    • Spy gear
    • Pull off your own heist with a geocache adventure

    Ages 12-18 | Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. | Sept. 29, 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-1627792127

    This list of “Books with Bundles: Holiday Gift Giving” was curated by Bianca Schulze—an abbreviated version of this book list first appeared in Woman’s World Magazine in November 2015. Discover more articles on The Children’s Book Review tagged with Gift Books, and Holiday Gift Guide Kids Books.

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    4. Best New Kids Books | July 2016

    *Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links that share some commission. Rest assured that these will not affect the cost of any products and services promoted here. Our team always provides their authentic opinion in all content published on this site.

    Cassie Beasley Compendium Gift Books Holiday Gift Guide Kids Books Johanna Basford Julia Rothman Kobi Yamada Leigh Bardugo Mae Besom Mariam Gates Sara Jane Hinder Sounds True Books Storey Publishing
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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

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