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!

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• Gift Guides 2017 | My Little Poppies
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• 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?

Now, it’s your turn. Tell me: Do you have a go-to give-as-a-gift book this holiday season? Share here!

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Cait is a school psychologist, mom to three amazing children, and an unexpected homeschooler. She loves nature, good books, board games, strong coffee, and dancing in her kitchen. Cait believes homeschooling *can* be almost all fun and games!

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