Toys, games, electronics — there are so many options when it comes to kids’ gifts during the holiday season. However, one of the best gifts you can give is a book. Books open the door to new ideas and they can teach kids important lessons about empathy, diversity and kindness. A book is a low-cost gift that can build stronger parent-child relationships and they can be enjoyed over and over again.
With so many options available for children’s books, we curated this list to take some of the guesswork out of purchasing a great book this holiday season.
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The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Recommended ages: 3-4 years
This classic 1963 Caldecott Medal winner will surely resonate with kids in snowy parts of the world. Capturing the magic of the first snowfall, the bright, colorful pictures and illustrative text will take the reader on a journey through the city.
Want to read these books but don’t want to buy them all? Check out your local library for copies.
Thanks to Appleton Public Library, Books4School, Dr. Deirdre Burns and Susan Golz for their recommendations. Do you have other titles to add to this list? Comment below!