Cool Book Gifts for Birthday Parties
by Melissa Taylor
Books make the best gifts, right? But you want to celebrate that special child’s birthday with a book gift that’s cool, thoughtful, and original.
We’ve got you covered with unique gift recommendations for readers of all ages.
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Infant and Toddler Gift Books (Ages 0 - 3)
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I Love My Llamacorn
Buy from:This imaginative, glitterific book introduces a sparkly new creation: the llamacorn! Half-llama, half-unicorn, the llamacorn makes for a whole lot of fun in this rhyming board book with a die-cut heart showing the colors of the rainbow.
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Love the Fur You’re In (Sesame Street)
Buy from:Created to celebrate Sesame Street’s 50th anniversary, Love the Fur You’re In is a cheerful book for all ages. Featuring advice from classic characters (and art from across the decades), it’s a keepsake that families will adore.
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Preschool Gift Books (Ages 3 - 5)
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High Five
Buy from:A rollicking, high-spirited book that gets readers up and moving, High Five is a rhyming training manual for the annual high five contest. Created by the authors of Dragon Loves Tacos, it’s sure to become a home-library favorite.
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Happy Birthday from the Very Hungry Caterpillar
Buy from:The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been a beloved character for over 50 years, and now he’s back to wish readers a very happy birthday. Eric Carle’s vibrant illustrations depict all the festive fixings of a birthday celebration.
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ABC Dream
Buy from:An alphabet book like you’ve never seen, ABC Dream is full of stunning ink-and-watercolor illustrations and alliterative, clever ways of approaching the alphabet — the unicorn, for instance, is upside down, and the A is styled in argyle.
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Early Grade Gift Books (Ages 5 - 7)
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Llama Llama 5-Minute Stories
Buy from:Fans of Llama Llama (and really, who isn’t?) will love this compendium of five-minute stories that’s ideal for bedtime, on the go, and newly independent reading.
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LEGO Play Book
Buy from:If you know a LEGO fanatic, this book is the perfect gift. Though it doesn’t have step-by-step building instructions, it does have hundreds of ideas and tips for creative play with everyone’s favorite building bricks.
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My Museum
Buy from:In this stunning and wordless picture book, a young boy wanders through a Met-like museum and discovers that art is best appreciated through his own unique perspective. With Joanna Liu’s extraordinary illustrations, it’s a piece of art in itself.
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Middle Grade Gift Books (Ages 8 - 12)
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Start Now!
Buy from:An inspiring illustrated book that covers all sorts of topics in which children can be change-makers — from bullying at school to helping endangered animals — Start Now! is for every reader who wants to make the world a better place.
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Sea Sirens
Buy from:This graphic novel about a surfer girl named Trot and her cat, Cap’n Bill, who get swept into a magical underwater kingdom is fascinating on both a visual and story level. Steeped in Vietnamese mythology, it’s an unforgettable tale.
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Dragonology
Buy from:This colorful encyclopedia of dragon knowledge, collected by the eccentric Dr. Drake, showcases different types of dragons, dragon language, dragon spells, and other such dragon knowledge. (They are real you know.)
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The Last Kids on Earth Survival Guide
Buy from:A one-of-kind journal for the apocalypse, this activity book is the cherry on top of the Last Kids on Earth book-and-Netflix series, but kids unfamiliar with the zombie-filled world will be able to get in on the fun, too.
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Tween Gift Books (Ages 12 - 14)
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20 Recipes Kids Should Know
Buy from:A tween-friendly cookbook created by two young sisters, this essential guide around the kitchen features twenty healthy recipes that are easily adaptable as budding chefs get more comfortable experimenting with dishes. It’s a unique gift as informative as it is delicious.
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