Our Current Favorite Children's Books For Gifting! #HolidayGiftGuide

 *DISCLOSURE* Thank you to the publisher for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post.  All thoughts are strictly my own. 

We love gifting books and today we are sharing some of our most recent favorite children's books that would make great gift ideas this holiday season!

Find out more about these books below and gift the joy of reading this holiday season!

The 12 Days of Christmas: A Holiday Fantasy

Written and Illustrated by Todd Lockwood

From renowned fantasy illustrator and bestselling author Todd Lockwood comes a holiday picture book that brings young readers a new and magical Christmastime adventure! The timeless Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is brought to life through Lockwood's vibrant and spirited artistic hand. 

Holidays All Year

By: Neil Goldberg & Niko Nickolaou

Illustrated by: John Kelly

Best friends POMP, SNOW, and CIRQUEumstance wrap up Christmas and prepare for more holidays around the world. They study the calendar and learn about different holidays (New Year’s, Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, Passover, Easter, Ramadan, Independence Day, Halloween, Diwali Festival of Lights, and Christmas), as they set out to brighten holidays all year.

A is for Athlete

by Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson

Illustrated by Dawn Davison

 

Teaching kids their ABCs and encouraging a variety of different athletic-packed pastimes-now that's a home run of a book. Each letter is accompanied with facts that introduce the rules or provide history for each sport. From "A" is for Athlete to "Z" is for Zamboni and all letters in between, kids will not only grow more confident in their reading skills but might find a new sport or two that they want to learn.

Did You Hear That?

by Antonio Vicente

Illustrated by Miguel Ordóñez

 

From the rooster crowing to Grandma sneezing, Antonio Vicente's playful words and Miguel Ordóñez's vibrant illustrations depict a day filled with onomatopoeias that help little ones identify different experiences and emotions. Listen closely-you 

Mary Marianna, Great Owl, And The Chess Master 

by William Morkill

Illustrated by Susana Ramirez Solis

 

A story of learning how to be kind to those that need it most. When Mary Marianna discovers a homeless man on the street, she can't seem to get him out of her mind. Sensing her distress, the Great Owl comes to her with advice about how Mary Marianna can help. With her parents at her side, Mary Marianna does her best to get him on his feet. In doing so, she realizes that it is the smallest of choices to help those in need that make the biggest of differences.

Guac The Avocado Bird 

by Julie Branch-Evans

Illustrated by Stephen Lomozzo

 

In this charming tale from Julie Branch-Evans comes freshly hatched Guac, the one and only avocado bird.

Alone without a home, he searches for a place to call his own. When he finds a vacant birdhouse, Guac settles in, happy to hide himself from everyone else, but he's soon joined by many other creatures who are also looking for a place to live. From cats to ferrets, Guac welcomes them in and finds that embracing each of their unique qualities—including his own—makes for a home full of happiness and love.

Alithia Ramirez Was An Artist 

by Violet Lemay

 

Alithia Ramirez dreamed of studying art in Paris.

She drew the world as it should be—full of color and joy, creativity and fun. From her teachers to her family and friends, Alithia shared her gifts with an open heart. Being an artist is never easy, but she drew every day to practice her skills and help everyone feel the love that art can bring. Written to honor Alithia and all the lives affected by the Uvalde school tragedy, Alithia Ramirez Was an Artist will help preserve the memory of this talented young girl through her story and her artwork.

You Can Throw a Party!

by Jan Gniffke

Illustrated by Rebecca J. Pintos

This charming and vibrant book, You Can Throw a Party!, conveys the importance of celebrating YOU. Gniffke inspires children everywhere to use their imagination and creativity to celebrate with others-whether they are people from your neighborhood, or people in the community you might not know yet. Love yourself and share with others that they, too, are worth celebrating just the way they are!

Puppy Dog, Puppy Dog, Do You Want to Play?

by Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson

Illustrated by Marilyn Janovitz

A puppy dog and his dad decide to tackle the day head on with their various favorite activities. From hide and seek to dancing to tag, the duo decides to spend the day in each other's company and make the very most of it. They might just realize that the best parts of any day are the moments they get to spend with one another.

Annabelle Bee And The Butterfly Tree 

by Debra Raso O'Connor 

Illustrated by Stephen Lomozzo

 

Annabelle Bee wishes she could be a lovely butterfly like Benjamin. When one day she saves Benjamin from being caught in a net, the two quickly become best friends! But when Annabelle hears that her mother, the queen, says they need to move to a new hive, she doesn't know what to do! She doesn't want to leave her new friend, but she doesn't want to leave her family. Will the two friends be able to find the perfect place? Children will learn about bravery, friendship, and that no problem is too big to solve in Annabelle Bee and the Butterfly Tree.

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