Books About Gift-giving · 59 titles considered

The Best Gift-giving Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about gift-giving? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Gift-giving

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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2019

A Gift for Goose

By Tad Hills · Duck & Goose series

Duck's gift for Goose fits too perfectly. What could go wrong?

32 pages· 202 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 227 ratings

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$1797

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1955

Christmas Day in the Morning

By Pearl S. Buck, Mark Buehner (Illustrator)

A boy seeks the perfect Christmas gift for his father without spending money.

32 pages· 1,266 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,405 ratings

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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2019

When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree

By Jamie L.B. Deenihan, Lorraine Rocha (Illustrator) · When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree series

A birthday lemon tree gift leads to unexpected discoveries.

32 pages· 373 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,565 ratings

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

A Piece of Cake

By LeUyen Pham

Mouse's cake delivery turns into a series of unexpected trades. What will he do next?

40 pages· 984 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 562 ratings

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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1823

The Night Before Christmas

By Clement C. Moore, Antonio Javier Caparo (Illustrator)

Santa's magical visit fills stockings and hearts on Christmas Eve.

40 pages· 540 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

5.7/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 128,897 ratings

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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1963

A man's Christmas tree is too big for his house, so he cuts off the top, which is then passed from person to person, each of whom also finds it too big and cuts off the top, until it finally finds a home with a mouse family.

32 pages· 744 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 5,429 ratings

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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1966

Santa Mouse

By Michael Brown, Elfrieda De Witt (Illustrator) · Santa Mouse series

A lonely mouse's gift to Santa changes everything on Christmas Eve.

32 pages· 310 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,227 ratings

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Alfie

By Thyra Heder

A turtle vanishes before a birthday, embarking on a secret quest.

40 pages· 533 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,193 ratings

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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1984

The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear

By Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain · The Berenstain Bears series

A young bear's Christmas list grows longer and longer as the holiday season progresses, but she begins to worry that she hasn't been good enough for Santa Bear to bring her gifts.

32 pages· 1,436 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud

4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,147 ratings

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2011

A Very Babymouse Christmas

By Jennifer L. Holm (Author/Illustrator), Matthew Holm (Author/Illustrator) · Book #15 in the Babymouse series

A mouse's Christmas is filled with excitement, adventure, and learning about the true meaning of the holiday season

96 pages· 1,733 words· Est. 20 min read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,847 ratings

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Gift-giving Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about gift-giving for preschool and elementary-age readers.

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Arthur's Christmas

Ages 5–8 · 1984

Arthur races against time to find the perfect gift for Santa.

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$1899

The Christmas Book Flood

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A young girl seeks the perfect book for a magical Christmas Eve tradition.

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$899

Let it Snow

Ages 4–8 · 2007

Can Toot and Puddle find the perfect Christmas gift for each other?

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$799

Last Day Blues

Ages 5–8 · 2006

Students plan a surprise to cheer up their teacher before summer break.

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$2110

Clifford's Birthday Party

Ages 2–5

Clifford's birthday gifts go awry, but the best surprise awaits him.

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The Gift of the Magi

Ages 6–9 · 1905

A couple sacrifices their dearest possessions for Christmas gifts.

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$1999

The Crayons' Christmas

Ages 3–7 · 2019

Crayons celebrate the holidays, revealing the true gift of giving.

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$1799

Clever Jack Takes the Cake

Ages 4–8 · 2010

Jack must deliver a cake to the princess, but unexpected obstacles await.

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$2399

Cheer Up

Ages 5–7 · 2020

Unicorn and Yeti explore friendship and perspective in magical adventures.

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$1899

A Christmas for Bear

Ages 5–9 · 2017

A bear and a mouse celebrate Christmas together, but the mouse is disappointed that there are no presents, until he discovers a special gift from the bear.