kalphs Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 This week's question is "What are your favorite books to give as Christmas gifts?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 This week's question is "What are your favorite books to give as Christmas gifts?" For what ages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 For what ages? all ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjbeach Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) My niece and I both lost our mothers. I gave her Motherless Daughters one year and we had a good cry together just opening the gift. My NJ-born Polish MIL is obsessed with Santa Fe, NM. This year we read The Night of Las Posadas by Tommie dePaola. I hadn't even finished it reading it when my kids decided we HAD to buy this children's book for Grandmom, for Christmas. I like to give blank journals, cookbooks, and books relating to a person's interests as well. For my dh I usually buy Dave Ramsey's "recommended business books/". Each one I purchased for dh has been a hit! Edited December 4, 2010 by cjbeach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I don't have a specific book or books that I usually give. I try to tailor the book choice to the person & that can vary year to year. I try to find lovely books for nieces & nephews (though my oldest nephew will be getting a Zits book this year, lol); military history or Stephen King books for my dad; etc.... And, my sister always gets a bizarre book each year. I love finding her something totally strange. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 It depends on the person. My dad likes history, so I look for titles and topics he might enjoy. My mother loves funny books about nice people-- Front Porch Tales (so do I, for that matter) fe , so I keep my eyes open. My dh loves DIY and gardening books etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3byzaz Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I have given One Wintry Night and The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey to family and friends with kiddos. These are our favorite two and we read them every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 For toddlers I like to give board books with touchy-feely pages. There is a pretty Christmas one published by DK that we own and I just saw on sale at the bookstore again tonight. For little ones who can sit through a whole picture book and won't rip the pages I like the Snowmen books (there are many with titles like What Do Snowmen Do at Night?), How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and The Polar Express. There are several versions of The Nutcracker and The Night Before Christmas out there that are beautifully illustrated. I often give books for Christmas that aren't Christmas-themed, though. This year my eldest is getting the first Harry Potter book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping In Puddles Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Oh What A Busy Day by Gyo Fujikawa is a beautiful book for children! Even my 7 year old boy enjoys it (although it is geared to preschool age). It is my all-time favorite children's book, and I think it would make an amazing gift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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