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Holiday Book Gifts: Ages 0 – 2

by Devon A. Corneal

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Illustrations: Penelope Dullaghan

We all need a little bit of joy these days, and thinking about gifts for the winter holidays always gets me in a festive mood. This year at Brightly, we’ve pulled together an array of wonderful board books for the littlest children on your list. These books are not only solid and sturdy enough to withstand the less-than-careful hands of our youngest readers, but they also expose them to important lessons about antiracism, kindness, meditation, persistence, and voting. If you’re in the mood for something lighter, we’ve made sure to include cheerful books about construction vehicles, adorable teddy bears, and animals galore. As always, we hope these books encourage a life-long love of reading in your children.

Antiracist Baby

Antiracist Baby

by Ibram X. Kendi, illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky

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It’s never too early to teach kids how to identify and eradicate racism, and this board book provides a wonderful way to start your littlest readers on their own path to being antiracist.

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Grumpy Monkey's Little Book of Grumpiness

Grumpy Monkey's Little Book of Grumpiness

by Suzanne Lang, illustrated by Max Lang

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Everyone gets grumpy sometimes, including monkeys. To help him get over his bad mood, Jim Panzee tries everything from bananas to crayons to a baboon with a bassoon. What finally helps him stop being grumpy? A good friend, of course!

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Brightly Baby Gift Box

Brightly Baby Gift Box

by Brightly

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A perfect holiday gift for the littlest of book lovers, the Brightly Baby Box is filled with essential selections to help little ones learn their letters, numbers, and colors, and have lots of fun along the way.

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Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas?

Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas?

by Brianna Caplan Sayres, illustrated by Christian Slade

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After all building sites close, your favorite hard-working machines use their unique talents to prepare for a festive celebration. Get ready for presents, holiday lights, and a lot of Christmas cheer!

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She Persisted

She Persisted

by Chelsea Clinton, illustrated by Alexandra Boiger

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Celebrate the holidays with 13 American women who helped change the world as we know it. Curl up with your little one and explore the extraordinary lives of women from Harriet Tubman to Clara Lemlich to Sonia Sotomayor.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Snowy Hide & Seek

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Snowy Hide & Seek

by Eric Carle

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Let your child explore this magical hide and seek book as the Very Hungry Caterpillar goes on a holiday adventure. Santa, reindeer, and plenty of snow all make an appearance.

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Duck & Goose, It’s Time for Christmas!

Duck & Goose, It’s Time for Christmas!

by Tad Hills

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Just in time for the holidays, Duck & Goose are back! Duck really wants to start getting ready for Christmas, but Goose is distracted by all the exciting winter fun he can have in the snow.

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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

by E.T.A. Hoffmann, illustrated by Carly Gledhill

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The perfect introduction to a holiday classic, The Nutcracker will have your family dreaming of wooden soldiers, an army of mice, and a very special girl named Clara.

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Beyond the Classics Gift Box

Beyond the Classics Gift Box

by Brightly

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Add some sparkle to storytime with an imaginative array of new books in our Beyond the Classics Box. Filled with sweet stories, enchanting illustrations, and a few giggles, this collection of reads will soon become family favorites

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Where Are You Polar Bear?

Where Are You Polar Bear?

by DK

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Looking for an engaging, eco-friendly gift? Look no further than Where Are You Polar Bear? Filled with an array of Arctic animals and plenty of sensory stimulation for babies and toddlers, this touch and feel book is created entirely of cardboard – no plastics! Keep on exploring the animals of the world with a trip to the rainforest in Where Are You Tiger?.

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ABCs of Kindness

ABCs of Kindness

by Samantha Berger, illustrated by Ekaterina Trukhan

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Chock-full of bright illustrations, this collection of 26 ways to be kind not only teaches little ones their ABCs, but also helps them think of ways they can make the world a better place.

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Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Bunny Breaths

Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Bunny Breaths

by Kira Willey, illustrated by Anni Betts

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Staying focused can be hard, especially when we feel tired or not quite ourselves. By using bunny breaths, kids can help center themselves and get a burst of focused energy right when they need it. This simple technique is a wonderful skill for kids to learn at an early age, and one that will help them throughout their lives.

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Families Belong

Families Belong

by Dan Saks, illustrated by Brooke Smart

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The holidays can be a wonderful time to connect with and truly appreciate our families. In Families Belong, children see how to celebrate the people we love and the activities that bind us together.

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Merry Christmas, Corduroy!

Merry Christmas, Corduroy!

by Don Freeman, illustrated by Jody Wheeler

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Everyone’s favorite teddy bear is getting ready for Christmas! Join him as he decorates his tree, bakes cookies, and wraps presents for his friends.

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Crocodiles Need Kisses Too

Crocodiles Need Kisses Too

by Rebecca Colby, illustrated by Penelope Dullaghan

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Everyone wants affection, even the prickliest, toothiest, scariest, most slithery animals (and people) we know. This sweet story reminds us that even someone who is tough on the outside still needs hugs and kisses.

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Citizen Baby: My Vote

Citizen Baby: My Vote

by Megan E. Bryant and Daniel Prosterman, illustrated by Micah Player

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Voting is an essential right in a democratic society, and even though your children might be a little young to participate in this year’s election, Citizen Baby: My Vote will help ensure that they have all the information they need when it’s time for them to cast their first ballot.

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Kindness Makes Us Strong

Kindness Makes Us Strong

by Sophie Beer

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Kindness isn’t just about making one person feel better. It’s also at the heart of building strong schools, neighborhoods, and communities. Kindness Makes Us Strong reminds us of the importance of acts of kindness and the ripple effect those actions have in the world.

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Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg?: A Who Was? Board Book

Who Was Ruth Bader Ginsburg?: A Who Was? Board Book

by Lisbeth Kaiser and Who HQ, illustrated by Stanley Chow

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Get out your glasses and dissent collar for a board book introduction to one of America’s most famous Supreme Court member. Bold pictures accompany age-appropriate text to teach young children about the woman who helped change the course of equal rights in the United States.
(On Sale: 12/8/20)

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More Great Gifts for Babies & Toddlers:

The Twelve Days of Christmas

The Twelve Days of Christmas

by Jan Brett

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The Wheels on the Bus

The Wheels on the Bus

by Jane Cabrera

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Baby Feminists Too

Baby Feminists Too

by Libby Babbott-Klein

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Hanukkah Lights

Hanukkah Lights

by David Martin, illustrated by Melissa Sweet

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Duck & Goose

Duck & Goose

by Tad Hills

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Uni the Unicorn

Uni the Unicorn

by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Brigette Barrager

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Spot's Christmas

Spot's Christmas

by Eric Hill

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A Little Book About ABCs (Leo Lionni's Friends)

A Little Book About ABCs (Leo Lionni's Friends)

by Leo Lionni, illustrated by Leo Lionni and Julie Hamilton

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How to Catch Santa

How to Catch Santa

by Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish

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