Let’s chat gift-worthy books for a minute.
I think that books make the best gifts. Add an inscription and that gift becomes a treasure.
I still have the copy of A Light in the Attic that my Uncle John gave to me- inscription and all- on Christmas in 1987.
This is why I give gifts to my nieces and nephew, and to friends young and old.
Today, I am sharing some gift-worthy books. Our family adores these titles and I hope yours will, too!
Here are 10 Awesome Gift-Worthy Books Your Kids Will Love
Gift-worthy books for children
We have read some incredible books this year. I asked the kids to list their favorites, in attempt to create a top ten list. But booklovers have trouble narrowing down their favorites and so our list is closer to twenty books.
First, I want to start with my favorite books at this moment: Wonder and 365 Days of Wonder
Have you read Wonder with your kiddos?
We absolutely loved the Audible version. I had to use an audiobook because I’ve read Wonder before and I cried the entire time. I needed backup. Thanks, Audible!
(By the way, audiobooks are not cheating. They just help families to read aloud MORE.)
Anyway, soon after reading the book, I recently discovered 365 Days of Wonder Mr. Browne’s Precepts: A Quote Every Day of the Year About Courage, Friendship, Love, and Kindness features a quote a day about kindness, courage, friendship, and love.
I plan to use it daily. It will spark important conversations and it makes for excellent copywork!!
I love it so much that I added it to my 50+ Educational Stocking Stuffers post… because it’s that good.
Amazing books for science and nature lovers
- Animalium by Jenny Broom
- Botanicum by Kathy Willis
- Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World by Julia Rothman
- What If: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe
- What We See in the Stars: An Illustrated Tour of the Night Sky by Kelsey Oseid
- The Animal Book: A Collection of the Fastest, Fiercest, Toughest, Cleverest, Shyest – and Most Surprising- Animals on Earth by Steve Jenkins
- The Girl Who Thought in Pictures by Julia Finley Mosca
- The Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words by Randall Munroe

Awesome books for little girls
- Girls Think of Everything: Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women by Catherine Thimmesh
- Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli
- Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World by Rachel Ignotofsky
- Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win by Rachel Ignotofsky
Fantastic books for children who want to travel the world
- Maps by Aleksandra Mizielinska
- The 50 States: Explore the USA with 50 Fact-Filled Maps! by Gabrielle Balkan
- The Cities Book by Lonely Planet Kids
- The Travel Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the World by Lonely Planet Kids
Amazing books for kids who love art, music, and poetry
- A Poem for Every Day of the Year
- Poetry Speaks to Children
- The Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day by Jessica Courtney-Tickle
- Vincent’s Starry Night and Other Stories: A Children’s History of Art by Michael Bird
Are you looking for more gift ideas?
I hope you enjoyed our family’s favorites from the past year. I truly each book would make a wonderful gift, as each title is a memorable read. But, if you need more gift ideas, look no further!
- 100 Educational Stocking Stuffers Your Kids Will Love!
- 50+ Gifts for the Book Lover in Your Life
- Gift Guides 2017 | My Little Poppies
- How to Select the Best Educational Gifts for Your Children
- 50+ Educational Stocking Stuffers Your Kids Will Love
- The Best Subscriptions for Your Homeschool
- Inscription-Worthy Books for Children
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Do you love fantastic children’s books, too?
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Did you know I sell Usborne books?
I started selling Usborne six months into our homeschool journey because the Usborne encyclopedias are the best. If you need an Usborne fix, I’m your girl.