Paige Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I have a tradition of getting each of my kids a book for Christmas. I'm having a hard time finding one for DD (12). She doesn't like to read, so it's tricky. A novel would be kind of a waste- she might read it but I'd do just as well to save my money and let (make) her read it from the library. She would never re-read a novel/fiction. Anyone have suggestions for beautiful books for non-readers that are worth owning? She likes cool things and pictures, so if it was a really special book in some way, she may appreciate it. I don't want to give up and not get her a book like everyone else. In the past, I've gotten her graphic novels and pop-ups like Sabuda's, but she's not really into those anymore. She likes: animals of all kinds and especially things having to do with animal protection and conservation art, drawing, crafts, etc. doing things- active activities science travel She dislikes: romance scary or creepy things history reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 DK has a lot of cool books. Well, they are popular in my house. Lots of photos, some text. For ex: Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide (amazon link) Here is the DK site: https://www.dk.com/us/books/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Are Magic Eye books still around? Those things were fabulous when I was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesmere Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Some books by John Muir Laws -- not sure if this would be good for a 12 year old since I haven't seen them in person but I've been browsing the store for someone I know who is into nature and drawing. He has a lot on Youtube, too.Pounce -- if one is into cats. I am not so I don't know if that is kid friendly but if she has a favorite animal, maybe a coffee-table type book full of beautiful animal pictures?The Animal Book by Steve JenkinsSince you mentioned travel -- again, not sure if these are too childish or too much:Maps Not For Parents How to Be a World Explorer by Lonely Planet -- one of the reviews mentions kids a bit younger (10 & 11) but also not into reading that liked this one National Geographic National Parks bookLonely Planet Kids Travel book I agree about Magic Eye and Dk books. DK has a Maker Lab book with activities, not sure if for the same age group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrulySusan Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 The Bluebird Effect is a lovely book. Sorry I don't know how to link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesmere Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 The Bluebird Effect is a lovely book. Sorry I don't know how to link. I'll link to the author's website :) Click on each book if anyone is interested in sample pages. Glad you posted ... reminds me I was looking at her Baby Birds book for a relative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Does she have a fandom or something similar? DD was really into Star Wars and also colonial America for a long time each, and she has really lovely books about the clothing/costumes for each. They're pretty expensive, gorgeous books that made good gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 You mentioned science, so I'll suggest The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe by Theodore Gray. It's a visually stunning book! "An eye-opening, original collection of gorgeous, never-before-seen photographic representations of the 118 elements in the periodic table.The elements are what we, and everything around us, are made of. But how many elements has anyone actually seen in pure, uncombined form? The Elements provides this rare opportunity. Based on seven years of research and photography, the pictures in this book make up the most complete, and visually arresting, representation available to the naked eye of every atom in the universe. Organized in order of appearance on the periodic table, each element is represented by a spread that includes a stunning, full-page, full-color photograph that most closely represents it in its purest form. For example, at -183°C, oxygen turns from a colorless gas to a beautiful pale blue liquid.Also included are fascinating facts, figures, and stories of the elements as well as data on the properties of each, including atomic weight, density, melting and boiling point, valence, electronegativity, and the year and location in which it was discovered. Several additional photographs show each element in slightly altered forms or as used in various practical ways. The element's position on the periodic table is pinpointed on a mini rendering of the table and an illustrated scale of the element's boiling and/or melting points appears on each page along with a density scale that runs along the bottom.Packed with interesting information, this combination of solid science and stunning artistic photographs is the perfect gift book for every sentient creature in the universe." Regards, Kareni 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewber Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0794514529/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1480812872&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=usborne+art+treasury&dpPl=1&dpID=51qL8CmLv9L&ref=plSrch Or maybe an origami book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 My dd has a coloring book of Bob's Burgers that's really cool. Would she like something like that? https://www.amazon.com/Official-Bobs-Burgers-Coloring-Book/dp/0789328755/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480814746&sr=8-1&keywords=bob%27s+burgers+coloring+book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) We have a child who loves the Good Job, Brain! podcast as well as the Brain Games t.v. show on Nat. Geo (I think?) and so we are getting him the books that are made by the makers of those! Just fun trivia, puzzle type books based on them. Edited December 4, 2016 by 6packofun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) World Wildlife Fund Coloring Book? ETA: Or, depending on where you live, are there conservation groups around that have gift shops/books? Buying something there would support the animals' care. Many, many years ago, I bought my dd the book Lootas (about an orphaned sea otter that was adopted by the Seattle Aquarium) & when we were in Seattle a couple of years ago, we actually got to see Lootas (she's a grandmother now). So fun & neat. Edited December 4, 2016 by Stacia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) The first book that came to mind is exactly the same as Kareni. The elements book is really a beautiful book. My science living kids have held on to that book in tbeir bedrooms much longer that most books. For my kids, that is a place of honor lol. Edited December 4, 2016 by Tap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Dragonology? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Dragonology? All the ology books are good. I also agree about the Elements book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) nm Edited December 25, 2016 by ..Kathy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeghansMom Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Owl Crate has put out an Owl Crate jr themed on Winter Wonderland. It will include a loved UK book and items pertaining to Santa and Christmas trees, etc. owlcrate.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Is she too old for Where's Waldo? I don't know if you can outgrow those ;) Would she like a book based on a TV series she likes? As a kid I was drawn to the Full House books lol. I read the ones with Stephanie Tanner. A book about origami? Maybe it would come with its own folding paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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