Parent- and Kid-Approved Birthday Party Favors Under $5

Save time and money with these book party favors. They’re the treats that kids want and parents appreciate!

Oct 02, 2025

Ages

3-8

Parent- and Kid-Approved Birthday Party Favors Under $5

Oct 02, 2025

Give your party guests favors they’ll love and keep coming back to again and again! 

Why are children’s books the perfect party favor? For one thing, they can last forever, becoming beloved repeat reads instead of turning into playroom clutter. They’re also inexpensive: you can find books that cost less than bulk bags of trinkets. (Plus, other parents will thank you!) 

Best of all, there are low-cost books on just about every theme imaginable for readers of all ages. So, whether you have a kiddo who loves Bluey, Clifford, Peppa Pig, or Spidey and His Amazing Friends, we’ve got you covered. 

Planning a party for a STEM enthusiast? Budding scientists will love learning about volcanoes from Ms. Frizzle and the Magic School Bus crew. Meanwhile, future biologists (and fans of cute animals) will be psyched to snag a special book about axolotls to take home with them. 

Best of all, these terrific treats come with a secret: They’re designed to help kids improve reading comprehension, phonics, and other academic skills.  

 

Plus, our curated party packs take even more stress out of the goodie bag game. Each set includes 8 ready-to-go favors—no prep, no hassle, just happy kids. At just under $40, you're scoring smiles for less than $5 a pop (try saying “fan-favorite favor” five times fast!). Easy, affordable, and totally parent-approved.

Find more party favor ideas at The Scholastic Store. You can search by grade and age, subject and format, or series and characters — begin with a party pack or skip right to books under $5

 

Start with a Party Pack - One set. Eight books. Endless smiles.

Books Under $5 That Make Great Party Favors

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