The Children’s Book Review: Holiday Gift Guide
Welcome to our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide for young readers and book lovers! We’ve carefully curated an inspiring collection of books and bookish treasures that will make perfect gifts, from cozy picture books and engaging middle grade novels to unique literary-themed presents that celebrate the magic of reading.
A Book Lover’s Guide to Magical Gifts for Kids and Teens:
Unique Gifts for Kids, Teens, and Book Lovers
10 Subscription Gifts for Kids and Book Lovers
Beautiful Gifts for Book Lovers: Boxed Sets
30 of the Best Picture Books of 2024
18 of the Best Middle Grade Books of 2024
16 of the Best Kids’ Non-Fiction Books of 2024
9 of the Best Early Reader and Chapter Books of 2024
12 of the Best Graphic Novels of 2024
Unique Gifts For Kids, Teens, and Book Lovers
Discover the perfect literary-themed gifts for every book lover on your list, from cozy puzzles and library-scented candles to practical Kindles and stylish book-toting bags. This thoughtfully curated holiday gift guide from The Children’s Book Review features unique presents that celebrate the joy of reading for all ages, from young readers to teens and adults.
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10 Subscription Gifts for Kids and Book Lovers
From educational apps and audiobook memberships to hands-on baking kits and cultural exploration boxes, these subscription gifts keep on giving long after the holidays are over. These engaging monthly deliveries offer kids endless opportunities for learning and entertainment while secretly boosting their literacy skills, making them the perfect solution for the child who seems to have everything.
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Beautiful Gifts for Book Lovers: Boxed Sets
From timeless classics like The World of Peter Rabbit to modern favorites like The Hunger Games, this curated collection of beautiful boxed sets makes gift-giving magical for book lovers of all ages. These collector-worthy editions, featuring stunning illustrations and special bindings, offer readers the joy of experiencing complete series and beloved stories in deluxe packaging that’s perfect for gifting.
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30 of the Best Picture Books of 2024
2024’s picture books offer the perfect holiday gift selection, combining beloved authors like Maurice Sendak and Oliver Jeffers with exciting new voices, ensuring there’s a meaningful story for every young reader on your list. These beautifully illustrated books tackle important themes while maintaining the magic and wonder that make picture books such cherished gifts, perfect for creating lasting memories during storytime and beyond.
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18 of the Best Middle Grade Books of 2024
This stellar collection of 2024’s best middle grade books makes perfect holiday gifts, offering young readers everything from magical adventures to heartfelt contemporary stories that will keep them engrossed long after the wrapping paper is gone. The diverse range of voices and genres ensures there’s something special for every reader aged 8-12, with compelling characters and rich storytelling that make these books ideal for cozy winter reading sessions.
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16 of the Best Kids’ Non-Fiction Books of 2024
These captivating 2024 non-fiction titles make ideal holiday gifts by transforming real-world topics into engaging adventures, from stunning science explorations to inspiring biographies that spark young minds’ curiosity and imagination. Perfect for knowledge-hungry readers of all ages, these beautifully illustrated books bring true stories to life in ways that entertain while they educate, making them gifts that will be treasured and revisited throughout the year.
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9 of the Best Early Reader and Chapter Books of 2024
From treasure-collecting rats to T-Rex delivery partners, 2024’s early reader and chapter books sparkle with imagination and heart, offering young readers delightful stories filled with unlikely friendships, noble quests, and everyday magic. Pull up a cozy chair and explore these wonderful new tales that will inspire, entertain, and kindle a lifelong love of reading.
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12 of the Best Graphic Novels of 2024
From magical lion dances to gaming champions, 2024’s graphic novels offer a vibrant tapestry of stories that will captivate readers of all ages with extraordinary adventures and universal themes. Whether exploring the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien or diving into a new Dog Man adventure, these outstanding graphic novels promise to transport readers while resonating with heart and humor.
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