Kid-Approved Book Gifts for All Ages
by the Brightly Editors
Holiday shopping can be tough, but not when you know just what your kids want to read! Let Brightly take the mystery out of gift-giving this holiday season with these kid-approved book picks from kids of all ages. If you’re still looking for more book gifts, be sure to check out our full list of kid-recommended reads.
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The Nutcracker
Available from:“As a child, I was always enchanted by the story of The Nutcracker. A seemingly simple wooden nutcracker, the brave-hearted Clara, and a land of sweets — it's all just so magical! My baby girl loves the dazzling illustrations in this board book version of this classic tale, and I love getting to share one of my favorite holiday stories with her.” -Jennifer, parent of Madelyn, Age 9 Months
“Penguin Bedtime Classics are a staple in our home. It’s been fun and exciting to introduce timeless stories, like The Nutcracker, to my toddler in these beautifully-illustrated board books.” -Stephanie, parent of Bobby, Age 16 Months
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Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas?
Available from:“Somehow, Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas? has become a year-round favorite for my truck-loving 2-year-old — so much so that I may have hidden it from him once or twice to take a break. It has the perfect combination of cute illustrations, rhyming text, and a little mouse that he loves to find on each page.” -Emily, parent of Leo, Age 2
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Grumpy Monkey Up All Night
Available from:“I love the Grumpy Monkey and wish I could stay up all night!” -Brennan, Age 3
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Attack of the Underwear Dragon
Available from:“I wish I could make a banner out of my Spider-Man underwear, like the Underwear Dragon does with his.” -Brennan, Age 3
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The Crayons' Christmas
Available from:“I love the pop up Christmas tree at the end and all of the pockets with fun surprises in them.” -Olivia, Age 4
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The Yawns Are Coming!
Available from:“I love it when the yawns come — it always makes me have to yawn.” -Olivia, Age 4
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She Persisted
Available from:“It’s such a cool book to learn about women who did such cool things.” -Olivia, Age 4
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Just Like Me
Available from:“I like the poem about bullies and monsters because I’m brave and not scared of anything.” -Olivia, Age 4
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Dory Fantasmagory
Available from:“This is why Dory is so funny. ‘Once upon a time, a woman married a piece of cheese.’ She said that! Grownups, cover your ears, Kids, open em!” -Simone, Age 6
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When Stars Are Scattered
Available from:“I loved the book because it shows that whatever situation you may be in there is hope, and things will get better.” -Violet, Age 11
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Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star Boxed Set
Available from:“Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star were the two books that really got me into reading. Both books teach you stuff about life as well as little interesting facts, and they both have story lines that are full of adventure — but not the way you would expect. There are intricate, beautiful drawings, too, by David Yoon, Nicola's husband. And I also love his book, Frankly In Love. I'm literally obsessed.” -Zoe, Age 13
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I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Available from:“I loved the book because the author made it very easy to relate to the main character and what she goes through throughout the story. This book inspired me to dig deeper into main characters’ traits, and into my own.” -Daisy, Age 14
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