Great Gift Books for Early Readers
These beautifully illustrated books would make a wonderful gift for a young reader, covering a range of ages from 3-8.
Each of these titles emphasize the possibility in themselves and in the world around them, teaching children to appreciate their own strengths and adopt a stronger understanding of others.
For an upcoming birthday or holiday, a book is always a long-lasting treasure for parents and kids alike. Don’t miss out on these!
Her Body Can
By Katie Crenshaw and Ady Meschke, Illustrated By Li Liu
Body Can Books
Rights Sold: Portuguese
Ages 4-8
“Her body is beautiful—strong, kind and wise. All bodies are lovely no matter their size.” Her Body Can is a poetic collection of body positive messages aimed to show growing girls that their bodies can do incredible things.
Emphasizing what a body can do, this book can help build self-love and appreciation for a growing young girl of any age.
Me and You and the Universe
By Bernardo Marçolla, Illustrated By Bernardo Marçolla
Free Spirit Publishing
Rights Sold: Chinese (Simplified), Korean
Ages: 3-8
Combining SEL and STEM, this fully illustrated journey into the universe will teach young readers the importance of connecting with nature, others, and themselves.
The beauty of how the universe is connected, from small to large, will help foster appreciation and a better understanding for the child who is always asking “why?” This would make a perfect gift for the curious reader who is interested in everything under the sun, and then some.
The Magic of Me: My Magical Choices
By Becky Cummings, Illustrated by Zuzana Svobodova
Published by Free Kids Press
Rights Sold: Russian, Persian (Farsi), Romanian
Ages 3-8
Help your child move past the mindset of “I can’t!” and toward a better understanding of what they are capable of achieving. The Magic of Me uses rhymes and beautiful illustrations to empower readers in their own happiness.
By learning positive, conscious language, The Magic of Me can help your reader choose to make the best decision they can in a number of different real-life situations. If you’re looking for a way to develop healthy habits in your reader, this book is a great place to begin!
Y is For Yet
By Shannon Anderson, Illustrated By Jake Souva
Free Spirit Publishing
World Rights Available
Ages 4-8
A unique take on the alphabet scheme, Y is for Yet aims to teach readers about a growth mindset: the belief that learning is a process that takes dedication, not just talent.
Resilience, positivity, and pushing past frustrations and mistakes are a part of the core goal of Y is for Yet, all beautifully illustrated and easy to remember as the familiar structure of the ABCs!