The Best Ways to Save on Holiday Book Gifts Right Now

If your holiday gift list is feeling longer than Santa’s and your budget is quite a bit tighter, don’t stress. Books are the ultimate win-win: fun for kids, easy on your wallet, and zero assembly required. Plus, keeping your child’s reading routine alive isn’t just smart—it’s the best gift of all. You’ll give them stories they adore (and sneak in bonding opportunities and literacy skills while you’re at it). With so many choices, finding the right fit can feel like untangling a mile-long string of lights.  

But we've got you covered! Perfect for any budget and interest, we’ve collected all of the best deals on collections, series, and individual books just in time for the holidays. Whether your child loves fiction, nonfiction, or anything in between, there’s something for every kind of reader, every kind of giving occasion, and every kind of budget. 

And right now, check out The Scholastic Store to get exclusive discount codes for Black Friday and Cyber Week savings. So take advantage of these great deals now before they're gone — and give gifts that give more this season! 

Books Under $5

These amazing books are great for all ages and include picture books and chapter books, all for $5 or less. With beloved titles from series like Princess Truly, Who Would Win?, and I Survived among so many others, your child will love losing themselves in the pages of new adventures. 

Plus, sharpen your child’s skills during the holidays with affordable and effective workbooks from the Little Skill Seekers and Scholastic Early Learners lines. See and shop the full assortment.

Value Packs

Why opt for just one book when you can get more for less? Value packs are a great way to invest in a new series, or add to an existing collection. With best-selling picture books, graphic novels, and captivating nonfiction, these value packs will fill your child’s shelves and capture their imaginations. See and shop the full assortment here.

Raise a Reader Sets

Raise a Reader sets provide a collection of books based upon a central theme for your child to explore. With different voices and a variety of storytelling styles, these sets sharpen literacy skills while giving your child the opportunity to discover new series, authors, and interests. Always $25 per set and curated for each age and stage, these are wonderful ways to foster a love of reading. See and shop the full assortment here.

Save Big on Book Sets

Give your child the gift of a series, boxed set, or special collection and watch their love of reading grow! When they become invested in a series that captures their interests and imaginations, your child will learn literary concepts like world building, character development, and more complex plots. With sets for the littlest readers all the way through high school, shop the best book sets and find something they’ll love to lose themselves in. And remember, right now, take advantage of holiday savings at The Scholastic Store! 

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