Gift Guide: Picture Books
Everyone loves a fun and inspiring picture book. From the story of the gym teacher who invented basketball, to the 101 Video Games to Play Before You Grow Up, the story of a lonely young boy enchanted by music and the stars (inspired by David Bowie), and the colorful and flamboyant Big Book of Blooms, you’ll find great ideas for picture books. There’s a gift for every child and every interest!
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Books for Adventurers |
Oona in the Arctic (Oona #3) by Kelly Dipucchio
Three Little Vikings by Bethan Woollvin
Watch Out for the Lion! by Brooke Hartman
Bunnies in a Boat (Bunnies on the Bus) by Philip Ardagh
Babajoon's Treasure by Farnaz Esnaashari
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Books for Astronauts |
Bonnie's Rocket
by Emeline Lee
Hello, Opportunity: The Story of Our Friend on Mars
by Shaelyn McDaniel
The Moon Is More Than a Night-Light (Tell Me Why)
by Robert E Wells
Mae Jemison (Little People, Big Dreams)
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
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Books for Baseball Sluggers |
A Negro League Scrapbook
by Carole Boston Weatherford
Ben and Emma's Big Hit
by Gavin Newsom
Sky, the Deaf Home Run Hero: A Lesson in Courage (Deaf Kids Can)
by Mickey Carolan
The Thing Lenny Loves Most about Baseball
by Andrew Larsen
Baseball Around the World: How the World Plays the Game
by Chris Singleton
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Books for Basketballers |
Tacko Fall: To New Heights
by Tacko Fall
The Legend of Gravity: A Tall Basketball Tale
by Charly Palmer
More Than Just a Game: The Black Origins of Basketball
by Madison Moore
Basketball Dreams
by Chris Paul
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Books for Cat/Dog Enthusiasts |
Fetch, Cat. Fetch!
by Charles Ghigna
The Unsinkable Gus Davis
by Laurie Trumble Davis
Poopsie Gets Lost
by Hannah E Harrison
Is This Your Class Pet? (Can I Be Your Dog?)
by Troy Cummings
Being a Dog: A Tail of Mindfulness
by Maria Gianferrari
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Books for Chefs & Foodies |
Rainbow Shopping
by Qing Zhuang
Ramen for Everyone
by Patricia Tanumihardja
The Monster Mac and Cheese Party
by Todd Parr
Spicy Spicy Hot!
by Lenny Wen
Chef Edna: Queen of Southern Cooking, Edna Lewis
by Melvina Noel
See All Books about Cooking & Food
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Books for Dinosaur Devotees |
Dinos Don't Give Up!
by Smriti Halls
Tiny T. Rex and the Grand Ta-Da! (Tiny T. Rex #5)
by Jonathan Stutzman
Deinonychus Goes Hunting (A Dinosaur's Day)
by Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia
Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur?
by Helen Yoon
Tea Time for Dinosaurs
by A J Smith
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Books for Fairy Tale Fans |
The Rapping Princess
by Hannah Lee
Gold!
by David Shannon
Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Three Little Superpigs #4)
by Claire Evans
The Three Little Guinea Pigs
by Erica S Perl
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Books for Gamers |
The Piano Lesson (the Cuphead Show!)
by Billy Wrecks
Peek-A-You! (Bright Brown Baby)
by Andrea Pinkney
Sonic the Hedgehog 2: Meet My Friends! (and Enemies)
by Charlie Moon
Harry Houdini (Little People, Big Dreams)
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
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Books for History Buffs |
Dogs: A History of Our Best Friends
by Lita Judge
A History of Toilet Paper (and Other Potty Tools)
by Sophia Gholz
Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter
by Aida Salazar
Pizza!: A Slice of History
by Greg Pizzoli
Warrior Princess: The Story of Khutulun
by Sally Deng
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Books for Magicians |
The Magic Cap
by Mirelle Messier
Dounia and the Magic Seeds
by Marya Zarif
Kit and Caboodle
by Anna Pignataro
Harmony & Echo: The Mermaid Ballet
by Brigette Barrager
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Books for Musicians |
Adam and His Tuba
by Ziga X Gombac
Mary Can!
by Mary J Blige
Violin and Cello
by Catherine Greer
Everything a Drum
by Sarah Warren
Hello, Mister Blue
by Daria Peoples
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Books for Outdoor Devotees |
Berry Song
by Michaela Goade
Make More S'Mores
by Cathy Ballou Mealey
If You Wake a Skunk
by Carol Doeringer
All of Me Is Nature: Exploring My Five Senses Outside (Little Feminist Presents #3)
by Ashley Renee Jefferson
My Mommies Built a Treehouse
by Gareth Peter
See All Outdoor Activities Books
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Books for Science Fiction Fans |
Molly on the Moon
by Mary Robinette Kowal
Disney Pixar Lightyear Sox on a Mission
by Disney Books
Intergalactic Moving Day
by John F Malta
Meanwhile Back on Earth . . Finding Our Place Through Time and Space
by Oliver Jeffers
The Story of the Faithful Wookiee (Star Wars)
by Golden Books
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Books for Sleuths |
That Dog!
by Emma Lazell
Stella and the Mystery of the Missing Tooth
by Clothilde Ewing
Elmer and the Gift (Elmer)
by David McKee
My Pet Feet
by Josh Funk
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Books for Soccer Strikers |
Goodnight Soccer (Sports Illustrated Kids Bedtime Books)
by Michael Dahl
Soccer! (Children's Interactive Finger Puppet Board Book)
by Ginger Swift
Courage in Her Cleats: The Story of Soccer Star Abby Wambach
by Kim Chaffee
Madani's Best Game
by Fran Pintadera
Goal!!!
by Lydia Williams
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Books for Superheroes |
Meet the Marvels (Little Golden Books: Marvel)
by Golden Books
I Am Superman (Stories Change the World)
by Brad Meltzer
I Am Batman (Stories Change the World)
by Brad Meltzer
Even Superheroes Get Scared (Even Superheroes #3)
by Shelly Becker
I Am Amazing!
by Alissa Holder
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Books for Transportation Fans |
Diggersaurs Mission to Mars (Diggersaurs)
by Michael Whaite
Monsters in Trucks (Monsters Everywhere #1)
by Laura Baker
Special Delivery: A Book's Journey Around the World
by Polly Faber
Construction Site: Farming Strong, All Year Long (Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site)
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
Cargo
by Adèle Tariel
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Books for Unicorn Huggers |
Party Hearty Kitty-Corn (Kitty-Corn)
by Shannon Hale
How to Say Thank You (Uni the Unicorn)
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
How to Ride a Unicorn!: A Magical Tale of Trust and Friendship
by Monica Sweeney
Weather Together (Not Quite Narwhal #3)
by Jessie Sima
I'm a Unicorn
by Helen Yoon
See All Unicorn & Mythical Creatures Books
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Books for Watersporters |
Swim, Jim!
by Kaz Windness
Waiting on Mr. Sloth
by Katy Hudson
When You Can Swim
by Jack Wong
Maya and the Beast
by Maya Gabeira
Billie and Bean at the Beach (Billie and Bean)
by Julia Hansson
Swim, Jim! by Kaz Windness
Waiting on Mr. Sloth by Katy Hudson
When You Can Swim by Jack Wong
Maya and the Beast by Maya Gabeira
