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.
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Looking for Emily
“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
“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!
“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.

We Disagree About This Tree
"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.