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 and the Shark (Oona #2) by Kelly Dipucchio
Kunoichi Bunny by Sara Cassidy
Gift for Nana by Lane Smith
Gladys the Magic Chicken by Adam Rubin
Impossible Mountain by David Soman
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Books for Astronauts |
Hello, Star
by Stephanie V W Lucianovic
Mars! Earthlings Welcome (Our Universe #5)
by Stacy McAnulty
Spidernaut: Arabella, the Spider in Space (Animalographies)
by Jodie Parachini
Ada and the Galaxies
by Alan Lightman
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Books for Baseball Sluggers |
William Hoy Story
by Nancy Churnin
Ben and Emma's Big Hit
by Gavin Newsom
Mamie on the Mound: A Woman in Baseball's Negro Leagues
by Leah Henderson
Thing Lenny Loves Most about Baseball
by Andrew Larsen
Warrenville Nine: A Story of Baseball and Friendship
by Matt Harris
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Books for Basketballers |
Heart of the Storm: A Biography of Sue Bird (Growing to Greatness)
by Sharon Mentyka
Legend of Gravity: A Tall Basketball Tale
by Charly Palmer
More Than Just a Game: The Black Origins of Basketball
by Madison Moore
Goodnight Basketball (Sports Illustrated Kids Bedtime Books)
by Michael Dahl
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Books for Cat/Dog Enthusiasts |
Fluffy McWhiskers Cuteness Explosion
by Stephen W Martin
Cat Dog
by Mem Fox
Longest Letsgoboy
by Derick Wilder
Ruffles and the Red, Red Coat
by David Melling
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Books for Chefs & Foodies |
Every Cake Has a Story
by Christina Tosi
Kalamata's Kitchen
by Sarah Thomas
Dad Bakes
by Katie Yamasaki
Watercress
by Andrea Wang
Born Hungry: Julia Child Becomes the French Chef
by Alex Prud'homme
See All Books about Cooking & Food
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Books for Dinosaur Devotees |
We Will Rock Our Classmates (Penelope #2)
by Ryan T Higgins
Tiny Dino
by Deborah Freedman
Regina Is Not a Little Dinosaur
by Andrea Zuill
Leilong the Library Bus
by Julia Liu
When I'm Big
by Ella Bailey
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Books for Fairy Tale Fans |
Rapping Princess
by Hannah Lee
Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess
by Tom Gauld
Redlocks and the Three Bears
by Claudia Rueda
Chicken Little and the Big Bad Wolf (Chicken Little #2)
by Sam Wedelich
Anansi and the Golden Pot
by Taiye Selasi
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Books for Gamers |
Minecraft Bite-Size Builds
by Mojang Ab
Peek-A-You! (Bright Brown Baby)
by Andrea Pinkney
Look for Ladybug in Ocean City
by Katherina Manolessou
Super Mario (Little Golden Books)
by Steve Foxe
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Books for History Buffs |
Three Lines in a Circle: The Exciting Life of the Peace Symbol
by Michael G Long
Sharice's Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman
by Sharice Davids
I Am an American: The Wong Kim Ark Story
by Martha Brockenbrough
Without Separation: Prejudice, Segregation, and the Case of Roberto Alvarez
by Larry Dane Brimner
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Books for Holiday Fans |
Santa in the City
by Tiffany D Jackson
Hanukkah Bear
by Eric A Kimmel
Merry Christmas, Anne
by Kallie George
Ten Ways to Hear Snow
by Cathy Camper
'Twas Nochebuena (English With Some Spanish)
by Roseanne Greenfield Thong
See All Holidays & Celebrations Books
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Books for Magicians |
Twinkle Makes a Wish (Twinkle #4)
by Katharine Holabird
Churro and the Magician
by Gastón Caba
Candy Dish
by Kobi Yamada
Oona and the Shark (Oona #2)
by Kelly Dipucchio
Magic Candies
by Heena Baek
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Books for Musicians |
Song for Jimi: The Story of Guitar Legend Jimi Hendrix
by Charles R Smith
Nina: A Story of Nina Simone
by Traci Todd
I Am Mozart, Too: The Lost Genius of Maria Anna Mozart
by Audrey Ades
Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla
by Diana López
Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma
by Joanna Ho
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Books for Outdoor Devotees |
Jigging for Halibut with Tsinii (Sk'ad'a Stories)
by Sara Florence Davidson
Wombat Underground: A Wildfire Survival Story
by Sarah L Thomson
Abuelo (English With Some Spanish)
by Arthur Dorros
Fatima's Great Outdoors
by Ambreen Tariq
Hundred Years of Happiness
by Thanhhà Lai
See All Outdoor Activities Books
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Books for Science Fiction Fans |
Molly on the Moon
by Mary Robinette Kowal
Moon Camp
by Barry Gott
Star of the Party: The Solar System Celebrates!
by Jan Carr
Sadie Sprocket Builds a Rocket
by Sue Fliess
Story of the Faithful Wookiee (Little Golden Book: Star Wars)
by Golden Books
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Books for Sleuths |
Mystery in the Forest
by Susanna Isern
Supermouse and the Big Cheese Robbery
by M N Tahl
Detective Mole
by Camilla Pintonato
Vanishing Lake
by Paddy Donnelly
Secret, Secret Agent Guy
by Kira Bigwood
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Books for Soccer Strikers |
Goodnight Soccer (Sports Illustrated Kids Bedtime Books)
by Michael Dahl
Mina vs. the Monsoon
by Rukhsanna Guidroz
Field
by Baptiste Paul
Goal!!!
by Lydia Williams
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Books for Superheroes |
Supermouse and the Big Cheese Robbery
by M N Tahl
Batbot! (Little Golden Books: Batman)
by David Croatto
Return of the Underwear Dragon (Underwear Dragon)
by Scott Rothman
Superjoe Does Not Do Cuddles
by Michael Catchpool
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Books for Transportation Fans |
Build!
by Red Nose Studio
Room for Everyone
by Naaz Khan
Bearplane!
by Deborah Underwood
Tug: A Log Boom's Journey
by Scot Ritchie
Big Truck Little Island
by Chris Van Dusen
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Books for Unicorn Huggers |
Pretty Perfect Kitty-Corn (Kitty-Corn #2)
by Shannon Hale
Invasion of the Unicorns
by David Biedrzycki
Unicorn Night (Unicorn Day #2)
by Diana Murray
First Day of Unicorn School
by Jess (Fink) Hernandez
Nerdycorn
by Andrew Root
See All Unicorn & Mythical Creatures Books
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Books for Watersporters |
Benny Learns to Swim (Sam & Benny)
by Judith Koppens
Cannonball
by Sacha Cotter
Llama Llama Let's Clean Up the Pond! (Little Golden Books)
by Anna Dewdney
Pool Party
by Amy Duchêne
Benny Learns to Swim (Sam & Benny) by Judith Koppens
Cannonball by Sacha Cotter
Llama Llama Let's Clean Up the Pond! (Little Golden Books) by Anna Dewdney
