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Bookish Holiday Gift Ideas for 6- to 8-Year-Old Kids

by Naima Jasmine Russell

If you could wave a magic wand and create a gift for a 6- to 8-year-old that would spark joy, foster imagination, create belly laughs, and encourage snuggling and family bonding time, what do you think would appear? You already know the answer. This holiday season, the best gifts for kids are the ones that keep on giving: books!

Whether beautifully illustrated picture books, silly and adventurous graphic novels, captivating chapter books, or boredom-busting activity guides, these hand-picked selections will keep young readers enchanted long after the holidays.

Ready to make your holiday shopping easier? These books will have your child turning pages with excitement — no magic required!

  • Gift-Worthy Picture Books

  • The Book That Almost Rhymed

    by Omar Abed, illustrated by Hatem Aly

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    What do you do when you try to tell a carefully written, rhyming story, but your little sister interrupts with wild ideas that do not rhyme? This hilarious read-aloud has themes of sharing, storytelling, and adventure. Wordplay, vocabulary development, and thinking outside the box make this clever story a must-read.

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  • Perla The Mighty Dog

    by Isabel Allende, illustrated by Sandy Rodríguez

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    The literary powerhouse and New York Times bestselling author Isabel Allende wrote a children’s book. Perla, an adopted dog, wows her new family with her ability to inspire and make everyone love her — and her mighty lion’s roar. When she learns her human brother Nico Rico is being bullied, can she teach him a new trick?

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  • The Most Magical Time of the Year!

    The Most Magical Time of the Year!

    by April Showers, illustrated by Anthony Conley

    Our favorite Afro Unicorns, Magical, Unique, and Divine, are back in this festive holiday story. In book three of the series, these best friends eagerly await Santa’s arrival. Join in the adventure and celebration with this adorable book that includes a countdown calendar and stickers.

  • Women Who Rock, Pop, and Hip-Hop!

    by various authors

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    Share your love of current music and your nostalgia for Little Golden Books with a new reader. This boxed set features five Little Golden books about the lives of singers Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Dolly Parton, and Barbra Streisand. These stories will dazzle big and little music lovers alike. Readers will learn about the humble beginnings, struggles, perseverance, and well-deserved accolades of each amazing artist.

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  • For Our Daughters

    by Mel Nyoko, illustrated by Joelle Avelino

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    In this beautifully illustrated work, an omnipresent maternal narrator speaks to a baby as she grows up. She has an uplifting affirmation to counter each microaggression the girl faces. This book would make a fantastic gift from a mother, grandmother, aunt, or mother figure to boost the confidence of young girls from various cultures.

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  • World of Wonder

    by Valarie Kaur, illustrated by Cynthia Alonso

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    Whenever Wonder Baby encounters something new, they exclaim, “Wow! WHOA! You’re a part of me I don’t yet know.” From activist and award-winning documentarian Valarie Kaur comes a lyrical affirmation-style book encouraging young children to look at the world with empathy, love, and wonder.

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  • Just Because

    by Matthew McConaughey, illustrated by Renée Kurilla

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    Just because I’m in the race,
    doesn’t mean I’m fully ready.
    Just because I’m shaking,
    doesn’t mean that I’m not steady.

    I would argue that one of the hardest things to teach your child is not their ABCs but a healthy growth mindset. Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey’s debut picture book imparts his particular combination of humor and wisdom into everyday life lessons. He lets young readers know that their social and emotional journey can be complex, and that’s alright.

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