The best books to gift kids this Christmas
Looking for the perfect Christmas book for a child? Discover our pick of the best books to gift kids this Christmas, from the latest laugh-out-loud Lottie Brooks to picture books, graphic novels and action-packed adventures.
Christmas book gifts for ages 0-5
A brilliant gift for toddlers who love joining in with storytime. This clever picture book uses visual tricks, rhyming reveals and plenty of silly surprises, making it especially fun to read aloud together.
With lift-the-flaps on every spread and a pop-up Christmas tree at the end, this interactive festive board book is ideal for toddlers and young Spot fans.
Perfect for families who love making up new stories together! Young readers can choose the guests, cake, music and more that they would like at their party, creating a different adventure every time.
This dog-and-cat duo bring plenty of read-aloud comedy in this picture book for children who love expressive characters and stories of friendship.
Packed with colour, adventure and a unicorn sidekick, Super Uma’s superhero story celebrates kindness, making this an uplifting picture book gift for young children.
Christmas book gifts for ages 6-8
The Pizza and Taco series
Rob Brydon’s humorous, playful rhyming text follows Crumble the cat on a daring garden rescue mission, with gorgeous illustrations from Ellie Snowdon that both children and grown-ups will enjoy together.
A magical stocking-filler for children who are beginning to read chapter books independently. With short chapters, friendly illustrations and a story about a ghost discovering her own kind of magic, Witchy Boo Isadora Moon .
For readers ready to make the jump from picture books to longer stories! This illustrated chapter book adventure mixes magical beanstalks, mischievous garden gnomes and a giant-sized mystery, and will appeal to fans of magical adventures and the How to Grow picture book series
With vibrant illustrations, mischievous fairies and a high-stakes rescue mission, this graphic novel is a gift for children who love laugh-out-loud humour, comics, and action-packed storytelling.
One for fans of dinosaurs and racing! Dino Racers
A laugh-out-loud how-to guide on how to become a wizard; from choosing your familiar, casting spells, taking part in duels and (of course) eating snacks. Perfect for children aged 4-7 who love magic and humour!
Christmas book gifts for ages 9-12
A beautiful gift for creative children and curious readers who love discovering real stories. This richly illustrated introduction celebrates women artists across history and around the world, making it the kind of book children can dip into, learn from and return to long after Christmas.
Time travel, family and the consequences of changing the past come together in a moving adventure story that is perfect for readers who are fans of fiction with a magical twist.
A relatable and funny gift for tweens navigating friendships, family and the move to secondary school. With a diary-style format and accompanying illustrations, Bím Blake’s Hot Takes Lottie Brooks Dork Diaries .
A brilliant present for young graphic novel fans who want adventures on an intergalactic scale. Fast-paced action, bold illustrations, monsters, and a chaotic space crew make this a fantastic read for children who love sci-fi, comics and Guardians of the Galaxy .
The perfect Christmas gift choice for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The perfect Christmas gift for young space enthusiasts keen to learn more about the universe and everything in it. This beautifully illustrated book is bursting with cosmic facts, experiments and brainteasers that help uncover some of the universe’s best kept space secrets.
A laugh-out-loud gift for readers aged 9-12 who love diary-style fiction! This installment of the Lottie Brooks
Jamaal Target: PHANTOM Agent
A great gift for mystery fans, art lovers and readers aged 9+ who enjoy reading books set in the real-world. This twisty case from award-winning author Sharna Jackson sends three young detectives, Margot, Wesley and Josephine, across West London following the trail of a super creative murderer as well as some seriously epic street art.
Christmas book gifts for kids: FAQs
How do I choose a book for a child when I don't know what they like?
Start with both their age and with thinking about the kind of entertainment they enjoy outside books. A child who loves drawing might enjoy an art book or graphic novel; a superhero fan may prefer an action adventure; and a child who enjoys jokes and cartoons might enjoy highly illustrated comedy. If you are unsure of their reading level, accessible formats such as graphic novels, illustrated fiction and short chapters can be popular choices.
What books make good stocking fillers for kids?
Paperbacks, short chapter books and funny illustrated books make practical stocking fillers because they are easy to wrap and give children something to start reading straight away. Rather than be guided by age alone, look out for books that are matched to a clear interest, whether this is magic, dinosaurs, superheroes, science or graphic novels.
