So it’s that time of year and shopping is probably almost done (hopefully). Inevitably though, someone will have slipped through the cracks. Books are always a wonderful option and don’t worry if the child you are buying for isn’t a reader as there are so many different types of books that there is always an option.
I am going to list some ideas for you.
For your Hunger Games fan you can always buy the Catching Fire Illustrated Movie Companion. This is a comprehensive look at the film Catching Fire, it is chock full of pictures and behind the scenes information.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc
Published: 1 December 2013
Format: Paperback 160 pages
Categories: Film Tie-In, Hunger Games, Action
ISBN 13: 9780545599337
For those interested in non-fiction information, facts and figures there is the Australian and World Records 2014. This covers records for things in areas ranging from science to nature to sport to entertainment.
Publisher: Scholastic Australia
Published: 01 December 2013
Format: Paperback 224 pages
Categories: Non- Fiction, General Knowledge
ISBN 13: 9781743622094
For those young readers interested in Superheroes there is a compilation story book called 5 Minute Marvel Stories. If your favourite hero is The Hulk, Captain America, Thor or even The X-Men this book has a story they will enjoy.
Publisher: Scholastic Australia
Published: 01 December 2013
Format: Hardback 192 pages
Categories: Action, Adventure
ISBN 13: 9781743622216
For Star Wars fans there are so many options but it is hard to go past the old school concept of a yearly release (the Annual). This contains information on characters, events, as well as quizzes and other activities.
Publisher: Scholastic Australia
Published: 17 September 2013
Format: Hardback 80 pages
Categories: Activity Books, Annual
ISBN 13: 9781907602849
Or if you have a more hands on kind of fan you can get them the Star Wars Build R2D2 kit. Once complete you will end up with a 30cm, 3D model complete with sound and light.
Publisher: Scholastic Australia
Published: 01 November 2013
Format: Novelty book 48 pages
Categories: Activity Book, Novelty Book
ISBN 13: 9781742839837
For a younger person who likes the silliness of the wonderful Captain Underpants books you can supplement their collection (or even get this to encourage them to pick up the books), with this Super Silly Sticker Studio that they can colour in themselves.
Publisher: Klutz for Scholastic
Published: 27 August 2013
Format: Mixed media product 42 pages
Categories: Activity Books
ISBN 13: 9780545615228
This is just a small sample of options to choose from. There is a terrific range of craft books out there if you know some children who love to get hands on with things.
See, books aren’t just for readers, they are for fans, and the info hungry. They can entertain and educate and even just give you something to fill your time. Lets face it that last one can be important when it’s holiday time and the kids are home all day every day.
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