Christmas Book Gifts for Kids: Ideas by Age

Books make brilliant Christmas presents: they're easy to wrap, they last long after the tree comes down, and there's one for every age and interest. To make shopping easier, we've rounded up kids' books that are flying off our shelves this season, grouped by age.

The ages are the reading ages shown on each product page. Every child is different, so use them as a guide.

Ages 3–5: little hands and bedtime stories

• Dino (board book) – Explore the world of dinosaurs with T-Rex and friends. Little ones can peep through the holes and flip the flaps to discover surprises.
• Old MacDonald Had a Farm (sound board book) – Press the button to play the classic nursery tune.
• Big Feelings by Alexandra Penfold – A picture book about feelings.
• Julia Donaldson (10 Books With Bag) – Ten rhyming Julia Donaldson stories in one bag, including some lesser-known favourites. A gift that keeps on giving at bedtime.
• Letterland: My Alphabet Storybooks (26 Books) – One story for every letter of the alphabet, designed for sharing the reading experience with your child.
• My First Reading Library – A box set of storybooks for children starting to read, to build reading skills and confidence.

Christmas stories for little ones

• There's No Such Thing as Elves by Lucy Rowland – A little boy is told there's no such thing as elves. He's sure it can't be true… so he sets out to prove it.
• A Very Messy Christmas by Clare Fennell – Chip is the messiest elf in the North Pole. When Santa needs a last-minute gift delivered, Chip volunteers – and runs into trouble.
• Reindeer Saves Christmas – A push, pull, pop and sparkle board book.
• Little Bear's Magical Christmas – Little Bear thinks Santa won't bring him presents this year because he's been a bit naughty. Will Santa visit after all?
• The Unbelievable Truth about Santa by Holly Lansley

Ages 6–8: new readers and big imaginations

• Tippie Learn to Read – Level 4 Collection – The next step in the popular Tippie learn-to-read series.
• Krok en Dil Vlak 4 (10 Boek Pak) deur Jaco Jacobs – Boeke 31–40 in die gewilde KROK EN DIL leesreeks. Die perfekte beginpunt vir 'n lewenslange liefde vir lees.
• The Magic Faraway Tree Collection by Enid Blyton – The classic adventures, ready for a new generation.
• Ultimate Springbok Heroes (6 Book Collection) by Don Nelson – For young rugby fans.
• Marvel Encyclopedia (New Edition) – DK's guide to the ever-expanding Marvel Universe, with an introduction by Stan Lee.
• Christmas Crackers from Miles Kelly.
• Gruffalo Granny by Julia Donaldson – The first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years. Return to the deep dark wood and meet Gruffalo Granny.

Ages 9–12: box sets to binge

• Percy Jackson 5 Book Box Set by Rick Riordan – The complete original fantasy series, starting with Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.
• Bear Grylls Adventures Collection (12 Books) – Twelve exciting adventures for the young explorer in your life.
• Worst Week Ever! (4 Book Collection) by Eva Amores and Matt Cosgrove – Have YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious series that starts with Monday.
• Ultimate Football Heroes: Series 1 Collection by Matt Oldfield – For kids who live and breathe football.

Teens 13+

• A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson – Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered. Everyone in town knows who did it. But one student isn't so sure.
• Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins – A Hunger Games novel set as the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games (includes a bookmark).

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Find even more ideas in our children's box sets and kids' novels, and order early so your books arrive in time for Christmas.