When You Reach Me, Rebecca Stead - Join sixth grader Miranda in a fantastic world where notes she receives begin accurately predicting the future. The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Brian Selznick - Part comic book, part picture book, part novel, part flip book, Hugo Cabret is lengthy and unexpected in all the right ways.īud, Not Buddy,Christopher Paul Curtis - Set during the Great Depression, the humor and style with which this book is written will leave young readers loving Bud and wanting more. Moon Over Manifest,Clare Vanderpool - The story of young Abilene Tucker, who jumps off a train in search of answers about the past. Out of the Dust, Karen Hesse - Set during the Dust Bowl, this tale of a family of farmers is sure to rope readers in. Walk Two Moons, Sharon Creech - A girl embarks on a cross-country trip and finds herself on a journey of self-discovery. Why not gift it to the adventuresome teen in your life? The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain - This book never goes out of style. This Newbery Medal winner doesn't disappoint. Teens/Young Adultįlora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures,Kate DiCamillo - A girl, a squirrel, and an unprecedented friendship. Just watch out, you might give your kiddos some ideas. Now dash-away and grab a copy.Įloise,Kay Thompson - Everybody loves the stories of mischevious Eloise and her antics at the Plaza Hotel. The Night Before Christmas,Clement Clarke Moore - You can't go wrong with this Christmas classic. Poems to Learn by Heart, Caroline Kennedy - It's never too early to introduce little ones to the art of poetry Misadventures of Sweetie Pie, Chris Van Allsburg - Sweetie Pie is about to leave the pet store. Rickie and Henri, Jane Goodall - From the legendary Jane Goodall, a children's story about a baby chimpanzee and the friends she makes. The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend,Dan Santat - An enchanting story about imaginary friends and how they find their homes. Last Stop on Market Street, Matt De La Peña - The sweet story of a boy, his grandma, and the beauty to be found all around.įinding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear,Lindsay Mattick - For Winnie-the-Pooh fans of all ages, this is a must-have. Happy book hunting and happy holidays! Kids Some of these titles were picked for being classics with staying-power while others were chosen for their modern-day relevance, so be sure to follow the links provided for more information on each book and author. Just you and the books that’ll make the best gifts for everyone on your list. While giftees may grow out of other items or move on from current fads, books remain-perched on the nearest bookshelf, nightstand, or coffee table, ready to inspire and teach.įor our holiday gift guide this year, we’ve broken down books into simple categories to make it easy to pick out a title for everyone on your list. A perfectly selected title is a thoughtful, timeless gift.

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