A book is real, personal, comforting, and lasts forever in our minds and hearts after it’s read. This is what makes a book the perfect gift for the special someone’s in your life, young or old. But, how do you know what book to get? Never fear, our top five tips will help you pick the perfect page-turner.

• Think about topics and hobbies they absolutely love!
• Check bookstores (local and online) to see if they have a wish list
• The classics are forever classic. And, they’ve been updated with some of the most beautiful covers you’ve ever seen.
• Friends trust friends. Choose one of your favorites and pen a personal note inside.
• A book store gift card is always welcome. No gift receipt needed.

Special reads for the little ones —This time of year, “best of” booklists pop up all over the internet. Here’s a shortcut to the best of the best children’s books of 2013.

 

	2013 Newbery Medal Winner: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate2013 Newbery Honor Books: Splendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Schlitz, published by Candlewick Press Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage
	2013 Caldecott Medal Winner: This Is Not My Hat, written and illustrated by Jon Klassen 2013 Caldecott Honor Books: Creepy Carrots!, illustrated by Peter Brown, written by Aaron Reynolds Extra Yarn, illustrated by Jon Klassen, written by Mac Barnett Green, illustrated and written by Laura Vaccaro Seeger Sleep Like a Tiger, illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski, written by Mary Logue

Book wrapping— Surely, you’ve received a present that was wrapped ever so beautifully that you gently peeled off the tape and unfolded the paper to preserve all the loveliness. It’s a moment we all treasure when giving and receiving gifts. So here are some inspiring ideas that will turn an ordinary book into an extra-ordinary treasure. They also meet our criteria: simple supplies, super easy, and oh-so cute.

posted by Ernestine

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