Discover the Perfect Gift for Every Kid's Imagination

Categories of Great Books for Kids

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers. The categories of great books to gift kids are diverse and complex. By the time kids are 6 years old, they have honed their interests and can handle more nuanced writing styles. This presents a great opportunity to surprise and delight them with truly transporting stories.

Some of the recommended books include:- "The Sleuth & Solve series" by Ana Gallo, where kids detect logical impossibilities and try to solve riddles.- "Ed Emberley's Make A World", a great drawing book that kids love.- "The D'Aulaires' mythology books", which have introduced generations to Greek and Viking mythology.- "Joan Aiken's books", which bring everyday magic into British families.- "Jon Scieszka's collection", which deconstructs and reconstructs familiar nursery rhymes.- "James Herriot's gentle collection", about meeting and healing farm animals.- "Mac Barnett's series", where a child is drafted by the queen to be a spy.- "Sara Varon's graphic novels", like "Robot Dreams", about loneliness and companionship.- "Cece Bell's graphic novel", about losing hearing and moving to a new school.- "Rainbow Telgemeier's graphic novels", which navigate big feelings and complex relationships.- "Hilo", a comic series about anthropomorphized animals on adventures.- "The Power Pack books", with illustrations and a story about four siblings with powers.- "The 5 Worlds series", featuring kids on an adventure to save the five worlds.- "The Westing Game", a kids' book that reads like an adult mystery.- "Kate DiCamillo's books", such as "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" and "Flora & Ulysses".- "Kyle Lukoff's Too Bright to See", a ghost story and journey of self-discovery.- "Kelly Yang's Front Desk series", about a girl running a motel.- "Jason Reynolds's Track Series", about kids on an elite track team.- "The Vanderbeeker series", about a chaotic family in Harlem.- "Noemi Vola's book", from a worm's perspective.- "The How and the Wow of the Human Body" by Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas.- "Randall Munroe's book", with funny answers to strange questions.- "The Guinness Book of World Records", a timeless favorite.- "Atlas Obscura's book", about cool and weird places.

Special Features and Benefits

Many of these books offer unique features and benefits. For example, "Storq's transfer books" by Courtney Klein allow kids to create intricate garden scenes. "The Sleuth & Solve series" is ranked by difficulty level, allowing kids to progress. "The D'Aulaires' mythology books" have clear and vivid storytelling. "Cece Bell's graphic novel" shows how a hearing aid can be a superpower. "Rainbow Telgemeier's graphic novels" deal with big feelings and complex relationships in a relatable way. "The Power Pack books" have a wonderful retro vibe. "Noemi Vola's book" combines facts with artistic liberties. "The How and the Wow of the Human Body" is a great companion to the podcast and filled with fun facts. "Randall Munroe's book" is smart, funny, and sparks curiosity.

Why These Books Are Great

These books are great because they engage kids' minds, expand their imaginations, and introduce them to different worlds and cultures. They also help kids develop important skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and empathy. Whether it's a puzzle book, a graphic novel, or a fact-filled compendium, there is a book here for every kid.