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Beaming Books' Holiday Gift Guide

Looking for presents for kids at Christmas and other winter holidays? From stories to activity books, we have put together a list of our latest children’s book gift ideas to make your holiday shopping easier. Our high-quality illustrated books help kids thrive. Click on any cover below for more information. Happy shopping!

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Cherish the spirit of Christmas

Nisha's Just-Right Christmas Tree

By Susan Lynn Meyer and Jaya Mehta
Illustrated by Parvati Pillai

Nisha wants a big tree that will fit their ornaments from India, but Baba wants a small one he can carry up the apartment stairs! This modern Christmas book is about blending cultures and traditions to make a holiday your own.

Lullaby for the King

Lullaby for the King

Nikki Grimes (Author)
Michelle Carlos (Illustrator)

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A Simple Christmas on the Farm

A Simple Christmas on the Farm

Phyllis Alsdurf (Author)
Lisa Hunt (Illustrator)

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Little Mole's Christmas Gift

Little Mole's Christmas Gift

Glenys Nellist (Author)
Sally Anne Garland (Illustrator)

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The Star in the Christmas Play

The Star in the Christmas Play

Lynne Marie (Author)
Lorna Hussey (Illustrator)

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Lift-the-Flap Christmas Stories for Young Children

Lift-the-Flap Christmas Stories for Young Children

Naomi Joy Krueger (Author)
Megan Higgins (Illustrator)

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The Animals Speak: A Christmas Eve Legend

The Animals Speak

Marion Dane Bauer (Author)
Brittany Baugus (Illustrator)

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Want to See Themselves in a Story

If My Hair Had a Voice

By Dana Marie Miroballi
Illustrated by Patricia Grannum

“Natural hair is used to mark and explore a connection to community and identity in this affirming, educational picture book about Afro-textured hairstyles and their history.”

—Foreword Reviews, starred review

Lupita's Brown Ballet Slippers

Lupita's Brown Ballet Slippers

Steena Hernandez (Author)
Melissa Castillo (Illustrator)

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Mara Hears in Style

Mara Hears in Style

Terri Clemmons (Author)
Lucy Rogers (Illustrator)

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Brown Girls Rule

Brown Girls Rule

Ashok Banker (Author)
Brittney Bond (Illustrator)

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Violet and the Jurassic Land Exhibit

Violet and the Jurassic Land Exhibit

Jen Malia (Author)
Peter Francis (Illustrator)

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Are Fascinated by Science and Nature

Winter Solstice Wish

By Kate Allen Fox
Illustrated by Elisa Paganelli

Teach kids how to celebrate winter solstice with Winter Solstice Wish, a lyrical book that combines scientific concepts with the longing for connection that people reach for on the shortest day.

Finding Calm in Nature: A Guide for Mindful Kids

Finding Calm in Nature

Jennifer Grant (Author)
Erin Brown (Illustrator)

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Milkweed for Monarchs

Milkweed for Monarchs

Christine Van Zandt (Author)
Alejandra Barajas (Illustrator)

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Journey to the Stars: Kalpana Chawla, Astronaut

Journey to the Stars

Laurie Wallmark (Author)
Raakhee Mirchandani (Author)
Maitreyi Ghosh (Illustrator)

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Elinor McGrath, Pet Doctor: The Story of America’s First Female Veterinarian

Elinor McGrath, Pet Doctor

Jacqueline Johnson (Author)
Alette Straathof (Illustrator)

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Have Big Imaginations

Everyday Brave

By Colter Jackson

“A fable wherein the courage of the lion was in the girl all along. Jackson imbues what could have been a tired concept with depth, breadth, and power.”

—School Library Journal, starred review

Be Your Own Bird

Be Your Own Bird

Russ Willms (Author)

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The Big, Big Feelings Activity Book

The Big, Big Feelings Activity Book

Beaming Books (Author)
Jacob Souva (Illustrator)

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The Ghost Who Was Afraid of Everything

The Ghost Who Was Afraid of Everything

Nadia Ahmed (Author)

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Superheroes Don't Babysit

Superheroes Don't Babysit

Amber Hendricks (Author)
Kyle Reed (Illustrator)

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Are Deep Feelers and Thinkers

Each Day Is a Gift

By Lisl H. Detlefsen
Illustrated by Natalia Vasilica

Encourage children to cultivate gratitude and appreciation with this lyrical, explorative book. Each Day Is a Gift gently shows that while we can't choose what gifts we receive, we can choose how to use them.

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings

Britney Winn Lee (Author)
Jacob Souva (Illustrator)

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Catching Thoughts

Catching Thoughts

Bonnie Clark (Author)
Summer Macon (Illustrator)

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Sometimes I Am Hot Lava

Sometimes I Am Hot Lava

Jody Jensen Shaffer (Author)
Amélie Videlo (Illustrator)

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The Girl with Big, Big Questions

The Girl with Big, Big Questions

Britney Winn Lee (Author)
Jacob Souva (Illustrator)

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Adore an Animal Tale

Searching for Home

By Chantal Bourgonje

“Weaving humor with sincerity, Bourgonje crafts a winsome and heartfelt story that feels like home.”

—The Horn Book

Peg Gets Crackin'

Peg Gets Crackin'

Jo Renfro (Author/Illustrator)

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Huck and Loona

Huck and Loona

Emily Kilgore (Author)
Florence Weiser (Illustrator)

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Tuggoat

Tuggoat

Kersten Hamilton (Author)
Adriane Tsai (Illustrator)

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Anonymoose

Anonymoose

Shawna J. C. Tenney (Author)

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Giveaway: Holiday Gift Books

Enter for a chance to win a set of six holiday gift books from Beaming Books!

Five winners will be chosen at random to receive the set. US only. The winner will be emailed to let them know to look out for the books.

Each set of holiday gift packages is made up of the following picture books:

  • Nisha's Just Right Christmas Tree
  • If My Hair Had a Voice
  • Winter Solstice Wish
  • Everyday Brave
  • Each Day is a Gift
  • Searching for Home

US only. Enter by 11:59 p.m. on December 15th, 2024 to qualify.

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