We know how difficult it is to find the right present for everyone on your holiday list—from your little princess-of-a-niece who already has everything, to your old college friend's newborn baby. This year, we're challenging you to nix the good ol' reliable sock gift. Let us help you with our Holiday Gift Guide! A book is like a new gift with every read, and there’s one out there for every
reader at any age.
Stocking Stuffers for Little Ones:
Board Books: Smaller and more durable, board books make great stocking stuffers for little ones just starting to learn about the world around them. Any of these board books would be perfect for sit-in-your-lap reading experiences with toddlers. (Ages 1-6)
Stanley Series: Stanley is always busy doing something – building houses, harvesting
wheat, baking cakes, and lots more! Great choices for younger kids curious
about different jobs and real-world concepts, the Stanley books are made with
padded covers and durable paper stock that look beautiful as a set. (The Stanley series includes: Stanley the Builder; Stanley's Garage; Stanley the Farmer; Stanley's Diner. Ages 3-7)
P. Zonka Lays an Egg: While extraordinary hen P. Zonka spends her time taking in
the beauty around her, the other hens can't understand why she never lays eggs
like they do and think she's just plain lazy. But when P. Zonka finally decides
to give egg-laying a try, the other chickens are in for a spectacular surprise!
The perfect celebration of artistic dreaminess! (Ages 4-8)
For Those with Royal Aspirations:
Princess and Packet Frozen Peas: Prince Henrik wants to marry an outdoorsy kind of girl, so
he tests prospective brides with an entire packet of frozen peas shoved under a
flimsy camping mattress. As princess after princess complains, Henrik begins to
believe he'll never find the girl of his dreams, until one day she shows up
unexpectedly in the form of his old friend, Pippa. (Ages 4-8)
King of Little Things: In a long ago world of vast kingdoms lives a king who happily
reigns over all things small. He has all he needs and doesn't want for more.
But King Normous wants to be Ruler of All the World. He gathers his armies and
soon he has erased every empire and raided every realm—almost. Only the King of Little Things stands between
King Normous and his goal of conquering the world. But little things can wield
great power. (Ages 4-8)
About Series:
Cathryn and John Sill have created a beautiful and extensive series on both
animals, and the habitats they live in. Using simple, easy-to-understand
language, and striking paintings, this series brings its readers up close to
the creatures and worlds presented by offering accurate and interesting content
that will appeal to anyone who loves nature. (Ages 3-7)
Planting the Wild Garden: As a farmer and her son carefully
plant seeds in their garden, many seeds are planted in the wild garden, as well.
Different kinds of animals, weather, and sometimes extraordinary occurrences
transport all sorts of seeds, showing that many elements—some unexpected—work
together through the seasons to create and sustain the wild meadow garden. (Ages 4-8)
The MonsterWho Ate My Peas: What do you dread eating the
most? For the hero of this story, it's peas. A young boy thinks he's discovered
a way to avoid eating his peas—he makes a bargain with a fiendishly funny
monster. First the deal is simple: the monster will eat the boy's peas in
exchange for his soccer ball. But with each new encounter, the monster's
demands escalate. Eventually, our hero faces a daunting decision—can he conquer
his loathing for peas or will he lose his most prized possession? (Ages 4-8)
Where is Catkin?: A cat’s curiosity lands him in a tight spot. As Catkin climbs over the
wall to hunt, he tries to look for the creatures he can hear, until he gets
stuck! Beautiful illustrations and an entertaining seek-and-find element will
make cat lovers want to read it over and over! (Ages 2-6)
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My G-r-r-r-reat Uncle Tiger: When Marmaduke the tabby cat discovers a picture of a tiger, he decides they must be related—after all, they both have yellow eyes and stripes! Join Marmaduke as he leads his other feline friends on a daring adventure to the zoo to meet his new relative—face to face… (Ages 2-6)
Bark Park: Welcome to Bark Park, where dogs of every shape, size,
and personality romp and roam. With a
rollicking, rhyming text and colorful, simply detailed illustrations, this book
offers a delightful, affectionate look at our canine companions and why we love
them. (Ages 2-6)
Stay! A Top Dog Story: Looking after Ben's dog, Buster, is no walk in the
park. Buster is messy, he is naughty, he is EXHAUSTING! But Ben loves him more
than anything. When Ben goes away, he tells Grampa exactly how to look after
Buster. But has Ben remembered the most important thing? Dog lovers will get a
kick out of Buster and his loving owner! (Ages 4-8)
For the Budding Wildlife
Conservationist:
A Place for Series: This series introduces readers to some pressing environmental issues
facing the world today. Providing basic information about certain species, as
well as pointers on how youngsters can help protect these animals in their own
neighborhoods, any of these titles, like the newly revised A Place for Birds and A Place for Butterflies, will inspire anyone to do their part in protecting the
wildlife around them. (Ages 6-10)
Night of the Spadefoot Toads: When his family moves to Massachusetts, Ben finds a
kindred spirit in his eccentric science teacher.
Together they explore the varied habitats on her rural property, and Mrs.
Tibbets introduces him to the elusive and endangered Eastern spadefoot toads
that make their home there. When Ben discovers that Mrs. Tibbets's relatives
plan to sell the land to developers, he knows he must try to stop them. Winner of the Green Earth Book Award, this
novel by Bill Harley reminds readers that conservation can begin in their own
backyard. (Ages 8-12)
Dog
Chronicles Series: Learn about history through the eyes of a dog in Alison Harts Dog
Chronicles series. In the most recent title, Finder, Coal Mine Dog, Finder joins his owner Thomas working in the
coal mines; but when disaster strikes, can Thomas and Finder escape the fires
from deep below ground? With three books in the series, each one focusing on a
different historical moment, you can discover the roles of dogs during World
War 1, the Gold Rush, and coal mining in the early 1900s. (The Dog Chronicles series includes: Darling, Mercy Dog of World War II; Murphy, Gold Rush Dog; and Finder, Coal Mine Dog. Ages 7-10)
For the Sports Enthusiast:
Fred Bowen Sports Story Series:
Baseball, Soccer, Football, you name it! Fred Bowen has a wide ranging list of
sports-fiction, perfect for anyone who wants to sink their teeth into an
action-packed story centered on sports. Titles like Perfect Game, Double Reverse,
and his most recent Out of Bounds,
would make great titles for reluctant readers and sports fans alike. (Ages 7-12)
For the Horse Lover:
Chris Platt Books:
Horse-crazy readers will love these books by Chris Platt! With realistic details about training,
competing, caring for these beautiful animals, any of these titles will easily
satisfy horse enthusiasts looking for a good book, even if it isn’t quite the
same as getting a real horse for the holidays. (Chris Platt's books include: Astra; Storm Chaser; Star Gazer; Moon Shadow; Willow King; and Wind Dancer. Ages 8-12)
For the Classic Lit Lover:
Lilliput: Inspired by Gulliver's Travels,
Lilliput is an exhilarating adventure about a girl three inches tall who, for
half her life, has been trapped in a birdcage while her giant kidnapper
Gulliver sits beside her, writing in a leather-bound book the size of a
house. Join
Lily as she travels through eighteenth-century London - over rooftops, down
chimneys, and into chocolate shops - on a journey to find the one place in the
world where she belongs...home. (Ages 8-12)
The Cheshire Cheese Cat: In this
playful homage to Charles Dickens, unlikely allies learn the lessons of a great
friendship. Skilley, an alley cat with an embarrassing secret, longs to
escape his street-cat life. Tired of dodging fishwives' brooms and carriage
wheels, he hopes to trade London's damp alleyways for the warmth of ye olde
Cheshire Cheese Inn. He strikes a bargain with Pip, an erudite mouse:
Skilley will protect the mice who live at the inn, and in turn, the mice will
provide Skilley with the thing he desires most. But when Skilley and Pip are
drawn into a crisis of monumental proportions involving a tyrannical cook, an
unethical barmaid, and a malevolent tomcat, their new friendship is pushed to
its limits. The escalating crisis threatens the peace not only of the Cheshire
Cheese Inn but also the British Monarchy! (Ages 8 and up)
Life in Outer Space: Sam is a geek, and he's totally fine with that. He has
his horror movies, his nerdy friends, World of Warcraft - and until Princess
Leia turns up in his bedroom, he won't worry about girls. Then Camilla arrives on the scene: beautiful, friendly, and completely irrelevant to Sam’s
plan. He is determined to ignore her, except that Camilla has a plan of her own
- and he seems to be a part of it! Sam believes that everything he needs to
know he can learn from the movies, but perhaps he's been watching the wrong
ones. Humorous and heartfelt, Melissa Keil’s novel is a great read! (Ages 12-16)
J. J. Johnson Books: With three books, all with starred reviews, J.J. Johnson is able to present
important issues during adolescence—like body image, friendship, and
bullying, and growing up—in a way that all readers can relate to and understand. With great writing and memorable stories, you
can’t go wrong with titles like Believarexic,
The Theory of Everything, and This Girl is Different. (Ages 12-16)
Still need to look some more? Check out our most
recent catalog to see all of our current titles! There are several convenient ways to order Peachtree's titles. You can look at your local indie bookstore, find our books at Barnes & Noble or on Amazon, or order them directly through our website.
Labels: gift guide, Holidays, Picture books, Round-ups
