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Beautiful Books | The Gift that Kids can Open Again and Again

The Christmas season may only come once a year, but birthdays happen year-round!

Birthdays for kids (and adults too!) are an exciting occasion filled with fun, smile, cake, and presents. Though we would never suggest not getting the customary toy gifts to celebrate yet around trip around the sun, we would like parents to consider adding the gift of books to your shopping list. Why? Oh, my goodness…where do we begin.

To start, reading a book can be a solitary act, or as a family. Books can be \”opened\” again and again and enjoyed repeatedly. Traditional books are still a wonderful way to invite a child into the world of reading and imagination.

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There is a lot to be said for the tactile satisfaction books provide. Kids who read a physical book are not only getting mental stimulation, they are exploring worlds, cultures, adventures and traditions far beyond their own front door.

So where do you begin when it comes to locating quality books that can be great gifts. There are many wonderful booklists available in a wide variety of places that can act as a pool of choices for parents on the hunt for a specific book for a specific age.

For parents looking to give their child the gift of reading and adventure. A book makes a great gift because they are meaningful, beautiful, portable, appealing, and inexpensive and it\’s a gift that can be opened again and again. Books are the perfect gift for any age and a gift that doesn’t require batteries or sizing instruction!

Beautiful Book Ideas from Audrey Press

Discover the joys of delving into this timeless children’s literature classic and see the Secret Garden through new eyes and a modern twist! Kids and nature go hand-and-hand and enjoying the bounty that the great outdoors brings is not just a “summer thing.” A Year in the Secret Garden is a delightful children’s book with over 120 pages, with 150 original color illustrations and 48 activities for your family and friends to enjoy, learn, discover and play with together.  More details HERE!

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Do your young readers love nature and all of nature’s critters? The Fox Diaries: The Year the Foxes Came to our Garden offers an enthusiastically educational opportunity to observe this fox family grow and learn together. From digging and hunting to playing and resting, this diary shares a rare glimpse into the private lives of Momma Rennie and her babies. More details  HERE.

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Author Valarie Buadyr and her book The Fox Diaries: The Year the Foxes Came to our Garden

Dragons Are Real

What if I told you that all of the fairy tales, myths and legends that have been told about dragons over the years are WRONG? What if I told you that Dragons are indeed REAL and that they are different than you\’ve ever imagined? Did you know that Dragons are the master of disguises? Did you know that they love sugar and sweets (at unacceptable levels) and will do anything for treats? Award-winning author Valarie Budayr brings us this fairly true story based on her childhood friendship with a REAL live Dragon. Grab a copy on Amazon or get more backstory HERE.

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The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Enhanced Digital eBook is an entertaining and educational children’s book enhanced with animations, games, recipes, videos, and more providing hours of fun for kids and parents alike. Based on the beloved story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory this interactive children’s e-book is filled with action and adventure. With over 20 crafts and activities (including creating Gobstopper Gum and Chocolate Rivers, golden tickets, handmade Willy Wonka hats, etc.), this beautifully illustrated e-book re-lives the wonder and amazement through Willy Wonkas world of magic. Download your copy ASAP

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Don’t have an Apple device, but still want to experience the thrill, activities and magic of The Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? This entertaining and educational children’s book based on the beloved story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is available in PDF form!  With over 20 crafts and activities (including creating Gobstopper Gum and Chocolate Rivers, golden tickets, handmade Willy Wonka hats, etc.), this beautifully illustrated PDF re-lives the wonder and amazement through

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Willy Wonkas world of magic. Download your PDF copy ASAP for the Holiday Book Sale price of $5.00!