Season’s Readings:
Gift Guides, Holiday Stories,
and More!
by the Brightly Editors
From unique, thoughtful gift ideas for every kid and teen reader on your shopping list to festive reads that light up the season, you’ll find everything you need to celebrate the holidays.
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Gift Guides by Age
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Gifts for Kids Ages 0 – 2
The best books to gift to babies and toddlers offer plenty of opportunities to learn, play, and connect.
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Gifts for Kids Ages 3 – 5
Shop books that ignite your littles’ imagination, make them laugh, or teach them something new.
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Gifts for Kids Ages 6 – 8
These hands-on activity books, funny tales, cookbooks, and more are sure to bring joy to emerging readers.
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Gifts for Kids Ages 9 – 12
Explore novels for tweens to get lost in, activity books to keep them busy, and real-life stories to inspire.
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Gifts for Teens and YA Readers
Find gifts to delight every teen reader on your list, from the casual page-turner to the voracious book lover.
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More Gifting
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The Best Boxed Book Sets for Children and Teens
The best thing about gifting book sets? After finishing the first book, they’ll already have the next on hand!
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Bestselling Picture Books That Make Great Gifts
Perfect for cuddling up together over a shared story, these book gifts just keep on giving!
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Cookbooks for Budding Chefs
Have a kid who likes to help out in the kitchen? Gift them a cookbook of their own!
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11 Heartfelt Books to Give as Kwanzaa Gifts
Like Kwanzaa itself, the books on this list celebrate values such as family and togetherness.
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Stocking Stuffers for Kids and Teens
From book-related apparel and accessories to adorable mini books, kids are sure to love these special little gifts.
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Dare to Doodle With Drawing Books
Artistic kids are sure to love these unique doodling books full of inspiration for unbridled creativity.
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Engaging Activity Books
From picture puzzles to sticker activities, these fantastic activity books offer hours of entertainment.
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Holiday Reading
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Timeless Christmas Stories for Kids and Families
These Christmas books have stood the test of time and are just as popular today as when they were published.
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Delightful Children’s Books to Celebrate Hanukkah This Year
Whether it’s your first Hanukkah or your 50th, we hope these books shed a new light on your holiday.
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Books That Celebrate Diverse Holidays and Traditions
As the holiday season approaches, it’s important to remember there are a diverse set of holidays and traditions available to explore.
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Dasher Is a Modern Christmas Story with the Feel of a Classic
The calm, cozy tone of this book will delight readers of all ages with a story they might not have wondered about until now.
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Festive Fun and Family Activities
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Printable Gift Tags for the Holidays
Print out these adorable holiday gift tags for some fun holiday crafting with your little one!
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‘Tis the Season for Holiday Printables & Activities
Get your kiddos in the holiday spirit — and keep them happily occupied — with these fun holiday printables and activities!
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How to Create Your Own Book Advent Calendar
Book advent calendars serve as a special countdown to Christmas, one that brings the family together over a shared story.
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8 Clever Ways to Celebrate the Holidays With Books
If you’re looking for more ways to incorporate books into your holiday celebrations, here are a few fun, festive, and super adorable DIY ideas.
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Brightly Storytime Read-Aloud Videos
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Brightly Storytime: How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
No holiday season is complete without a reading of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Follow along as Ms. Linda reads this Christmas classic.
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Brightly Storytime: Llama Llama Holiday Drama
We’re gearing up for the holidays with a special reading of Llama Llama Holiday Drama, a sweet picture book about remembering what truly matters amidst the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season.
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Brightly Storytime: The Christmas Puppy
Pour a cup of cocoa, cozy up by the tree, and have your little one read along with The Christmas Puppy.
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Brightly Storytime: There’s an Elf in Your Book
We’re gearing up for Christmas with a reading of There’s an Elf in Your Book, a hands-on picture book that’s full of holiday fun.