Looking for a meaningful, lasting gift for a book-loving kid or grandkid? Add some of these gorgeous keepsake books to your holiday shopping list. Sure, really nice hardcover books are a little pricier than their paperback equivalents, but they’re also treasures that your favorite readers will cherish for years.
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Find ready-to-wrap literary gems for every reader on your list (even the grownups). Or make it an extra-special, exclusive gift by adding a deluxe addition or boxed set.
Clifford
Clifford the Big Red Dog has been having adventures with his best friend, Emily Elizabeth, for over 60 years. They’ve visited friends and family, celebrated birthdays and holidays, even gone to Hollywood.
With such an extensive catalog of stories, there’s a treasure trove of Clifford’s classic tales waiting to be rediscovered — and now they’re easier than ever to enjoy. This beautifully bound hardcover treasury includes Clifford stories you can’t get anywhere else. Each story is illustrated in the classic Clifford Style and includes the original vintage artwork. Truly a treasure for any Clifford fan.
Clifford Treasury, including Clifford the Big Red Dog, Clifford the Small Red Puppy, Clifford Gets a Job, Clifford Goes to Hollywood, and Clifford's Tricks
For the Clifford Super-Fans: Clifford Gift Collection, including two classic tales, a fun activity book, and a Clifford plush
I Spy
I spy with my little eye… a book that makes practicing the alphabet extra fun. I Spy A to Z pairs easy-to-read rhymes with eye-catching full-color photography and just the right amount of detective work. Solve simple picture clues to figure out the letter and letter sounds on each page. Sure to be a long-lasting hit with little readers and their grown-ups.
For I Spy Eagle Eyes: I SPY Challenger Favorites Collection (4 Books)
Picture Books
There’s so much to find in the forest and so many forests to explore in Nell Cross Beckerman’s picture book, Forests. Paired with illustrator Kalen Chock's rich and magical artwork, Beckerman’s poetic storytelling takes readers on an adventure from the kelp forests of the deep sea to Earth’s lungs in the Amazon rainforest. A perfect gift for nature lovers, campers, or anyone who loves the great outdoors.
Graphic Novels by Raina Telgemeier
If you have a middle-grade graphic novel fan in your life, you know Raina Telgemeier, the Eisner Award-winning cartoonist behind the autobiographical works Smile, Sisters, and Guts. Facing Feelings explores Telgemeier’s path to becoming a legendary graphic novelist and artist. This special book includes rare artwork, an interview, and special commentary from Telgemeier herself.
For Raina Fanatics: Raina Telgemeier Collection Box Set
Harry Potter
If your favorite Harry Potter fan has read the covers off their first set of books, maybe it’s time for an upgrade. The Interactive Illustrated version of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire features full-color illustrations and some special surprises: eight paper-engineered interactive elements allowing readers to explore the Weasleys' tent at the Quidditch World Cup, reveal the Dark Mark in the sky, and follow Harry into the Lake at Hogwarts.
Want to upgrade the whole set? The Harry Potter box set features hardcover copies of the first three books in the series and is illustrated by MinaLima, the award-winning studio behind the visual style of the Harry Potter films.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Interactive Illustrated Edition)
For the Biggest Hogwarts Fans: Harry Potter MinaLima Boxset Books #1-3
The Hunger Games
With the latest book, Sunrise on the Reaping, coming out this year, there's never been a better time to gift The Hunger Games series. Now, you can give your favorite fans the first two volumes in a special illustrated edition. Featuring the work of internationally acclaimed artist Nico Delort, these deluxe hardcovers of The Hunger Games and Catching Fire will be treasured keepsakes for years to come.
For Hunger Games Super-Fans: Hunger Games 5-Book Hardcover Box Set
Ready to stock up on gifts for your favorite readers? Head to the Scholastic Store Holiday Gift Guide to find favorites for every age and interest.
