Books About Giving · 28 titles considered

The Best Giving Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about 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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Our 10 Favorite Books About Giving

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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2016

The Best Birthday Present Ever!

By Ben Mantle

Can a simple stick be the perfect gift for a bear with everything?

32 pages· 550 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 58 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 2013

Love Monster and the Perfect Present

A monster's quest for the perfect gift leads to an unexpected heartwarming surprise.

32 pages· 569 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 554 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

Miss Tizzy

By Libba Moore Gray, Jada Rowland (Illustrator)

Children rally to cheer up their ailing friend.

40 pages· 787 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 164 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1950

Santa's Toy Shop

Santa's too busy for fun until Mrs. Claus sparks a playful idea.

24 pages· 535 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,001 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1950

The Jolly Barnyard

Animals plan surprises for Farmer Brown's birthday.

24 pages· 344 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,990 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2011

The Carpenter's Gift

By David Rubel, Jim LaMarche (Illustrator)

A boy's Christmas tree gift sparks a cycle of giving, transforming lives across generations.

48 pages· 1,759 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,157 ratings
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Picture Book · 2014

The Angel Tree

A mysterious tree grants wishes every Christmas. Who's behind it?

43,494 words
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,195 ratings
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1980

The Berenstain Bears Christmas Tree

Join a bear family's quest for the perfect Christmas tree and discover the true spirit of kindness.

72 pages· 1,784 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,694 ratings
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Picture Book · 2020

A Little SPOT of Christmas

A helper from the North Pole discovers Santa might miss out on a gift this year.

40 pages· 745 words
4.5/5 Goodreads · 112 ratings
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Loretta's Gift

A girl seeks the perfect gift for her new baby cousin.

40 pages· 567 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 259 ratings
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Giving Picture Books

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

The Legend of St. Nicholas

Ages 4–8 · 2007

Discover the true story of St. Nicholas and the joy of secret giving this Christmas.

The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving

Ages 4–7 · 2010

A family of bears celebrates Christmas and learns the true meaning of giving.

A Stickler Christmas

Ages 4–8 · 2024

A woodland creature spreads holiday cheer, but can he help a shy friend shine?

The Berenstain Bears Save Christmas

Ages 4–8 · 2003

Can the Bears restore true Christmas spirit before it's too late?

Froggy's Best Christmas

Ages 3–5 · 2000

Froggy wakes up to experience his first Christmas adventure.

Clark the Shark Loves Christmas
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Clark the Shark Loves Christmas

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A shark's Secret Santa plan goes awry. Can he learn the true spirit of giving?

Sad Santa

Ages 4–7 · 2012

Santa's post-Christmas blues threaten his holiday spirit. Can he find joy again?

Peg + Cat: The Eid al-Adha Adventure

Ages 3–7 · 2018

Can Peg and Cat solve the meatball mystery of Eid al-Adha?

Pout-Pout Fish Christmas Spirit
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Pout-Pout Fish Christmas Spirit

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A fish searches for his lost Christmas spirit. Can friends help him find it?

Santa, Are You For Real?

Ages 3–7 · 1977

Discover the true story of Saint Nicholas and his timeless Christmas spirit.

How the Crayons Saved Christmas
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How the Crayons Saved Christmas

Ages 3–6 · 2020

Santa's lost his Christmas spirit. Can seven crayons reignite the magic and save the holiday?

Happy Easter, Davy!

Ages 4–8 · 2000

Davy's quest for the Easter Bunny leads to an unexpected surprise.

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