Remember when we proved picture books make magical gifts? Well, sometimes they become even more magical when paired with other items as part of a themed package.
Below, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for memory-making gifts from the Soaring ’20s. Happy holidays!
—The Soaring ’20s
Where Three Oceans Meet by Rajani LaRocca, illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan
Bracelets for Bina’s Brothers by Rajani LaRocca, illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat
The Secret Code Inside You by Rajani LaRocca, illustrated by Steven Salerno
The Gravity Tree by Anna Crowley Redding, illustrated by Yas Imamura
Don’t Hug Doug by Carrie Finison, illustrated by Daniel Wiseman
Request a signed/personalized book plate for holiday gift-giving
Classroom Greetings Signs, Oriental Trading
No Hugs/Social Distancing Buttons, Etsy
Not A Hugger T-shirt, Etsy
The Stars Beckoned: Edward White’s Amazing Walk in Space by Candy Wellins, illustrated by Courtney Dawson
Signed copies, Bookpeople
Wooden rocket ship and peg astronauts, ToysWoodenGifts
Moon and stars stacker, MapleNutScrollSaw
Planetary pacifier clip, BabeandBauble
A TRUE WONDER: The Comic Book Hero Who Changed Everything By Kirsten W. Larson, illustrated by Katy Wu
More Than Sunny by Shelley Johannes
Signed copies, Literati Bookstore
Animal Finger Puppets, Folkmanis
Weather Cubes, Clementoni
Rain Boots, Totes
A Seat at the Table: The Nancy Pelosi Story by Elisa Boxer, illustrated by Laura Freeman
and The Voice That Won the Vote: How One Woman’s Words Made History by Elisa Boxer, illustrated by Vivien Mildenberger
A Seat at the Table autographed copies, Print: A Bookstore
The Voice that Won the Vote signed, personalized copies, Print: A Bookstore
Cotton canvas tote bag, Print: A Bookstore
VOTE LIKE A MOTHER merchandise, Vote Like A Mother
Penguin Journey by Angela Burke Kunkel, illustrated by Catherine Odell
Animals Go Vroom! By Abi Cushman
123 Cats and ABC Cats by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Isabella Kung
123 CATS and ABC CATS, Bookshop Link
Tender Leaf Pet Cat Set, Simply Inspired
Pumpkin Tabby Cat Stuffed Animal, Melissa & Doug
I’m a Hare, So There! by Julie Rowan-Zoch
Signed copies, Old Firehouse Books
Home-Made Cactus Pretzel Rods, Rose Bakes Recipe
Sonoran Desert Puzzle, Masterpieces, Inc.
Wooden Hare Toy, Etsy
Amah Faraway by Margaret Chiu Greanias, Illustrated by Tracy Subisak
Happy and Mad Reversible Boba Plushie
These or these Taiwan-themed stickers from Sticky Rice Sisters
The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London’s Poop Pollution Problem by Colleen Paeff, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
4M Clean Water Science Kit, HomeScienceTools.com
Emoji Poop Pillow, Walmart
Treet Starter Kit, EarthHero.com
Bisa’s Carnaval by Joana Pastro, Illustrated by Carolina Coroa
In My Mosque by M.O. Yuksel, illustrated by Hatem Aly
Request signed/personalized bookplate in the comments section when ordering from Words Bookstore
Mosque Playhouse, Etsy
Doll with Purse, Etsy
Mosque Cookie Stamp, Etsy
How Long Is Forever? by Kelly Carey, illustrated by Qing Zhuang
Signed copies, The Silver Unicorn Bookstore
Blueberry Plush Toy, BrightLifeToys
Super Sorting Pie Game, Learning Resources
Vintage Tractor, Fat Brain Toys
Maximillian Villainous by Margaret Chiu Greanias, Illustrated by Lesley Breen Withrow
Soaked! by Abi Cushman
Signed copies, Bank Square Books Bookstore
Kids’ Puddle Stompers, L.L. Bean
Custom Child Hula-Hoop, Hoops & Company
Invent-a-Pet by Vicky Fang, illustrated by Tidawan Thaipinnarong
Signed copies (leave comment at checkout), Lindentree Books Bookstore
Felt Friends Stickers, Melissa & Doug
Plushie fish, Stuffed Safari
Clyde the Hippo series by Keith Marantz, illustrated by Larissa Marantz
Signed series set, Tiddlywinks Toys
Mellow Mallow Hippo Stuffed Animal
Butterfly Garden, Tiddlywinks Toys
No Fuzzball! by Isabella Kung
Louis by Tom Lichtenheld, illustrated by Julie Rowan-Zoch
Crescent Moon Lamp, Crate and Kids
Free crochet pattern for baby piggie booties, Croby Patterns
Sheet set with cloud motif, Temple and Webster
Lillybelle, a Damsel NOT in Distress by Joana Pastro, illustrated by Jhon Ortiz
Saturdays Are for Stella by Candy Wellins, illustrated by Charlie Eve Ryan
The Elephants’ Guide to Hide-and-Seek by Kjersten Hayes, illustrated by Gladys Jose
Elephant stuffed animal, Lambs & Ivy
Pipe Cleaners to make glasses for your elephant, Launching Success Toy Store
Tickets to a local zoo, Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Dozens of Doughnuts by Carrie Finison, illustrated by Brianne Farley
Request a signed/personalized book plate from the author
Play Felt Doughnuts, Etsy
Cat Donut Memory Match Game, Mud Puppy
Doughnut Baking Pan and Mix, Stonewall Kitchen
Seven Golden Rings: A Tale of Music and Math by Rajani LaRocca, illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan
Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Time by Saira Mir, illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel
Ibtihaj Barbie, Mattel
Ultimate Fudge Brownie Recipe, Amanda Saab
No Voice Too Small: Fourteen Young Americans Making History edited by Lindsay H. Metcalf, Keila V. Dawson, and Jeanette Bradley, illustrated by Bradley
Megaphone Speaker Lightweight Bullhorn, Pyle
Speaker of the House T-shirt, Etsy
MARCH: A Journal for Activism, Bookshop link
Mari Copeny Kid Activist Doll, Lottie
Magnetic Poetry Little Box of Strength, Magnetic Poetry
Digging for Words: José Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built by Angela Burke Kunkel, illustrated by Paola Escobar
Signed copies, The Vermont Bookshop
Toy recycling truck, Green Toys
Waves and sun bookends, Etsy
Kids’ Little Prince T-shirt, Out of Print
Farmers Unite! Planting a Protest for Fair Prices by Lindsay H. Metcalf
Little Pal Steel 8-1/4 in. W x 27 in. L Mini Round Point Shovel Wood Handle, Ace
Pizza Garden, Backyard Safari Co
Beatrix Potter, Scientist by Lindsay H. Metcalf, illustrated by Junyi Wu
Take-it-anywhere microscope, Lakeshore Learning
Oyster mushroom kit, A Mighty Girl
Nancy B’s mighty microbes lab and gem journal, Rainbow Resource Center
Wood, Wire, Wings: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an Airplane by Kirsten W. Larson, illustrated by Tracy Subisak
Autographed copies, Once Upon a Time
Guillo’s airplane design studio, Fat Brain Toys
200 paper airplanes to fold and fly, My Pilot Store
Lego Heartlake City airplane set, Lego
Clarinet & Trumpet by Melanie Ellsworth, illustrated by John Herzog
Signed copies, Owl and Turtle Bookshop
CD: Can you hear it? The Met store
Trumpet ornament, Etsy
Clarinet brooch, Etsy
Donate your old instrument to a child or a local music group, Hungry for Music
Hip, Hip … Beret! by Melanie Ellsworth, illustrated by Morena Forza
Signed copies, Owl and Turtle Bookshop
Beret, The Village Hat Shop
Poetry Tiles, Kids Word Play
Rhyming Bingo, Mindware
How to Wear a Sari by Darshana Khiani, illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
Signed copies, Hicklebee’s
Indian doll clothes, Seqquin on Etsy
Kid-size bangles, KrishmaDesignsCrafts on Etsy
DIY handmade paper doll sari craft, YouTube