More Christmas Gifts for Book Lovers

Run out of ideas for festive gifting? Here are more amazing kids' books, as recommended by journalists, that are perfect to leave under the tree this holiday season.

View our Christmas Gift List For Book Lovers, Christmas recommendations for 5–7 year olds, 7–9 year olds, 9–12 year olds, and browse our full Christmas gift guide here.

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Looking for Emily

Written by Fiona Longmuir

9-12

“Lily moves to a seaside town and discovers a secret museum dedicated to a girl who went missing. Utterly charming.”

Looking for Emily was included in the Irish Examiner’s roundup of the best books of 2022 for a young audience, compiled by Eibhlís Carcione. Read the full review here.

And Everything Will Be Glad to See You

Written by Ella Risbridger Illustrated by Anna Shepeta

5-7

“Magical, enchanting, thought-provoking poems, from old favourites by Maya Angelou to new discoveries. The illustrations are magnificent, full of powerful colour and striking details. A joyful book, an important book.”

And Everything Will Be Glad to See You was included in Sarah Webb's roundup of the best of this year’s tales to keep children entertained in the Irish Independent. Read the full review here.

You’re Not the Boss of Me!

Written by Catherine Wilkins

9-12

“Amy loves writing comedy sketches, but a misguided teacher hands over the running of the school comedy show to a boy in Amy’s class. Harry doesn’t believe girls can be funny, especially Amy, who couldn’t give a hoot what Harry thinks of her, making her dangerous and a problem to squash. I laughed my way through this clever, thought-provoking book.”

You're Not the Boss of Me! was also included in Sarah Webb's roundup of the best of this year’s tales to keep children entertained in the Irish Independent. Read the full review here.

A Beginner’s Guide to Ruling the Galaxy

Written by David Solomons

9-12

"For anyone who has always wanted to rule the galaxy, this is the book for you!"

A Beginner’s Guide to Ruling the Galaxy was included in The Herald's roundup of the 12 best books to give as gifts this Christmas! Read the full review here.

We Disagree About This Tree

Written by Ross Collins

2-5

"Collins’ rhyming text is a delight with some fantastic words to get your tongue around, and his trademark illustrations convey the whirlwind of emotions Bear and Mouse experience in their comical Christmas disagreement."

We Disagree About This Tree was selected by Emma Dunn for inclusion in The Scotsman’s Christmas roundup! Read the full review here.

National Trust: 2023 Nature Month-By-Month: A Children’s Almanac

Written by Anna Wilson Illustrated by Elly Jahnz

7-9

Our 2023 Nature Month-By-Month: A Children's Almanac, published in collaboration with the National Trust, was selected by Clare Fulton for inclusion in The Scotsman’s Christmas roundup! Read the full review here.