The holiday season is the perfect time to spark joy and imagination with books for the young readers in your life! From heartwarming tales to thrilling adventures, Bookfinity's holiday gift picks will inspire kids and teens to dream big, laugh loud, and get lost in the magic of reading. Find the perfect story to light up their holiday season!
Joan of Art
By Lesa Engelthaler
In an inspiring story about self-expression, young Joan harnesses the power of friendship and the bravery of her namesake, Joan of Arc, to embrace her creative nature.
The Donkey Who
Carried a King
By R. C. Sproul
Davey was a young donkey who was bored and unhappy because he was never given anything to do. Then one day, some strangers came to the gate-and Davey’s master picked him for a very special task. Davey carried the King, Jesus, into Jerusalem.
The Beautiful Doll
By Carrie Stiles
An enchanted doll demonstrates extraordinary endurance as she waits decades to find home. An engaging and inspiring story that reminds us we all deserve love regardless of appearance or our circumstances.
Love in Winter Wonderland
By Abiola Bello
Two bookstore employees, one the charming son of the store’s owners, the other a creative working to fund her art school dreams, team up to stop the doors of their beloved London bookstore from closing in modern rom-com classic.
Jack the Christmas
Parade Pony
By Nicole Natale and Illustrated
by Lilla Vincze
Join Jack on a heartwarming holiday adventure of self-discovery and friendship. With his loyal dog Lucky, Jack's journey inspires readers to embrace their uniqueness. A perfect holiday gift!
Rupert's Snowman
By Phillipa Warden
On a snowy Christmas Eve, Rupert and his mummy build an amazing snowman and embark on a snowy adventure to rescue their frosty friend. Full of holiday cheer, Rupert’s Snowman is a touching reminder of the power of creativity and love.
Spanky and His Blanky
By Marissa Jo Cerar and
Esme Cerar Monreal
Meet Spanky, a sweet and fluffy rescue puppy who cannot bear to part with his blanky, despite being teased by a few dogs at the shelter. Spanky will take young readers on a heartfelt journey to his forever home.
Evie's Favorite Food: Pasteles
By Melissa Morell and
illustrated by Ramóna Udvardi
Pasteles are being made and Evie cannot wait! Everyone has gathered on this very special date! Join Evie as she takes you on a journey through her Mami’s kitchen where they are preparing a very special Puerto Rican dish for the holidays.
Dragon's Heart
By D. I. Nuri
Power of love, spirit, belief in yourself, and faith in general. The main character’s tale, seasoned with a pinch of magic, reveals important issues faced by both children and adults. Can dislike, hate, bullying and cruelty break our spirit?
Coding with Cornell
Activity Workbook
For Ages 5 - 10+
Inspire young coders this holiday season with the Coding with Cornell Activity Workbook! Packed with fun activities, it reinforces key coding concepts like data types and loops. Perfect for kids aged 5+, it’s a great way to make learning coding fun!
Stem Cells to the Rescue
By Helen M. Blau and Margery J. Fain
When your skin is cut or a bone breaks, it heals because of stem cells — special cells in your body that repair damage. This book tells a rhyming story about how stem cells work and what scientists are doing to help them work even better, especially as people get older.
Fresh Food Science
By Dr. Megan Olivia Hall, PhD and illustrated by Liz Carlson Tomczak
Do you know a young person who loves to cook, or who would love to learn? This inviting and beautiful cookbook features encouraging instructions and fun food science connections that help young chefs learn to navigate the kitchen.
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