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Gift Guide: For Young Readers

Featured Top Picks • November 18, 2021 • Nicole Magas

‘Tis the season to start thinking about gifts for all the little ones! And while it may be tempting to give in and purchase the hottest new toy or most popular cartoon character this holiday season, the gift of a book arguably opens so many more doors to imagination and new perspectives. If you’re not quite sure what to put under the tree this year, read on to this age-appropriate list of children’s books from BC publishers for a bit of inspiration.


Years 0–5

The under-five crowd can be tough to please. Picking out the perfect book for the toddler years can be especially challenging when they’re just as likely to chew a corner as they are to become engrossed in the story. Fortunately these colourful, educational and silly stories below are sure to hold a small child’s attention—at least for a short while.

 
 
  • City Day by Glenn Brucker (Douglas & McIntyre)
 
 

Years 5–8

There eventually comes an age when the taste of a good book isn’t enough of an appeal to lure young readers. For the grade school crowd it’s all about story, discovery, and the thrill of learning something new! These books all have adventures in spades, be it a space-voyaging dog, acquiring new skills, or simply exploring the great outdoors.

 
 
 

Years 9–12

As reading competence increases, so too does the thirst for longer stories with complexity and nuance. Expand knowledge horizons for 9–12 children this holiday season with the following book selections. From the history of Louis Riel Day to the accomplishments of a very determined guinea pig, there’s something here to captivate any middle grade reader.