Some kids love books, and some need a little push. This is simply a list of Christmas gift ideas that made reading feel fun, and not like a chore for my daughter
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Ages 3-5
Ages 6-8
Ages 9-12
All Ages
Ages 3-5
Touch-and-feel pages. Great for little ones who can't sit still for a story.
That's Not My That's Not My Reindeer..., (Board Book)
A Christmas read-aloud tradition. Makes for a great bedtime story.
The Polar Express
Screen-free audio player with story cards. Builds a love of stories before they can read alone
Yoto Mini (2024 Edition) Audio Player
Easy for little hands to grab and tidy up.
Used this with my todler to help build her first home library
Book Storage Baskets | Woven & Seagrass Options
Short, rhythmic and funny. Ideal for kids who love repeating lines.
Christmas Pete Cat
Ages 6-8
A soft friend to read to.
A staple for shy kids who need a listener while they practice reading.
Christmas Storybooks with Plush Toys | Disney & More
Family fun that keeps books part of play time.
Jigsaw Puzzle Books
Roll the dice and invent a story. Sure way of making your kids who love games get more into books.
Rory's Story Cubes by GameWright - Original Storytelling ...
Inspires them to read "just one more chapter" just for the sole purpose of shifting the bookmark forward and inevitably creating a daily habit of opening a book
Reading Bookmarks | Magnetic, Leather, and Decorative ...
Ages 9-12
It has a built-in reading tracker and is a kid-friendly library. It's really great for for kids who love gadgets, helps them replace their screen time with something a bit more productive
Amazon Kindle Kids e-Reader | 6" Ocean Explorer & Starfish
A place to log books and rate them. Helps them feel like their in charge of their own reading.
My Reading Journal - Book
All Ages
Lets kids read under the covers without their eyes being strained
Book Light Clip Lamps
Makes their reading nook somewhere they'd actually want to be they want to use.
Pink Reading Pillow | Extra Large with Armrest & Soft ...
A cozy corner that makes reading feel like a treat, not a chore.
Perfect for kids who need a special spot to settle down with a book.
