The Best Literary Gifts for Kids

There is nothing worse than loaning out a book and forgetting who it went to, or borrowing one and forgetting where it came from. This fun little kit prevents all that. It includes book plates and classic library style to keep all your books where they belong.

Amazon Book Box is a subscription service you can tailor to your child’s age and needs. It comes with two hard cover books and can arrive at 1, 2 or 3 month intervals, and is steeply discounted from the list price. The books are always popular titles and you can pre-approve them before they ship, and swap titles out if needed. Not only will your kid get exciting mail, it will be good for them too!

No matter their age, any child (or tween or adult) will love the illustrated Harry Potter. The illustrated series has been completed through book four, making it a great start on a collection that can be added to over the next few years.

This new illustrated version of Harry Potter is illustrated and interactive. It includes a fold out version of Harry’s Hogwarts letter, portraits that turn their eyes and a pop up chessboard, among many other beautiful illustrations. It is a complete unabridged version of the story so you won’t miss anything with the addition of the artwork.

These bookmarks point the way to where your child (or you) left off reading. They are silicone so they stay in place pretty firmly and can be used for pleasure or school reading. Plus they make a great stocking stuffer.

Your child can let their creavity shine while also practicing fine motor skills with this kit from Melissa and Doug. Scratch art provides a black scratchable surface and a tool, usually a wood stylus, to scratch off the black layer to reveal a rainbow underneath. This kit comes pre-punched and with ribbon to attach when finished.

Reading under the covers after lights out is a time honored tradition amongst book worms. This light clips onto the back cover and gives the classic look of a Lego, just for fun.

If your child loves to make up stories they will love this kit that helps them create and write their own book. The kit comes with markers and instructions on how to format a twenty page story. The best part? It comes with postage to mail the finished story in to the company where they will print a hardcover book and send it back to you. If comics are more your child’s style, try out their comic book kit!

The Kindle for kids is a paperwhite version, meaning it appears in black and white, no glare, no ads and no video, creating a simple and portable library wherever you go. The battery lasts for two weeks on one charge and has a two year warranty. It also comes with a year of Amazon Kids+, which is similar to Kindle Unlimited, however the title choices are all appropriate for kids. It also comes with a built in case to protect the device. It’s a great choice for the kid who always packs too many books, especially those heavy hardback books.

If an all-in-one kid-friendly tablet is after, you can’t beat the Fire tablet from Amazon. This version is designed for kids and gives them access to kid appropriate games, apps, books, videos and more while allowing parents to retain control over access. It comes with a year of Amazon Kids+ and the option for parents to add other streaming services they subscribe to. The case protects it from drops, but just in case it can be replaced for free for up to two years, giving you some peace of mind.

Puffin Publishing created the Puffin in Bloom collection, redesigning the covers of classic stories for a beautiful box set of collectible books. These are gorgeous, will last a lifetime and are a beautiful way to start your child’s library collection.

This backrest pillow is a great option to make reading in bed, window nooks or virtual school a little more comfortable. It comes in five different animal designs, has pockets and a carrying handle. If solid colors are more your aesthetic, then try this version which comes in five colors and is made of memory foam.

Bookmarks are a fun stocking stuffer that can be quirky, unique and don’t cost a lot. These are great because they are made of silicone so they won’t tear or break. They’re small enough you can use all six to mark different sections of the same book, or store them all in one book for Secret Garden vibes.

This is the perfect lap stand for books and tablets and is a great size for at home or in-car use. Plus this version has an internal cubby for storing things like cords, chargers, headphones or even glasses cases. It comes in a variety of themes and colors so choosing a different color to suit every family member should be a piece of cake!

A box set of beloved books is a great way to jazz up any book case. This set of Elephant and Piggie books also comes with character bookends to keep everyone together. If Elephant and Piggie isn’t it for your kids, you could try the Pigeon series which comes in a bus box, classic Baby Sitter’s Club books which come in a retro tin, or the complete Boxcar Children set which comes in a train shaped box.

Of course your voracious reader needs something to carry all their books around in, you can’t go wrong with a design from Out of Print. Besides this adorable Velocireader design, you can also choose from other beloved characters like Elephant and Piggie, Harry Potter, Matilda or any of a dozen other literary characters or themes.

Hand lettering is a fun way to connect to a favorite story, so have your kid give it a try with Harry Potter Hand Lettering where they can practice their skills on famous fonts. Pair it with this Prismacolor hand lettering set for a complete gift for any occasion and a wide range of ages.