December is here, and that means Christmas is just around the corner. If you're still looking for the perfect gift for your loved ones, the folks at The Scholastic Store have some suggestions -- including the boxed set of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. The trilogy is among the store's suggested gift ideas for teens.
But Scholastic publishes books for young readers of all ages -- and they have gift ideas from The Scholastic Store based on every age group from Toddlers to Teens. If you're still shopping, take a look at some of their ideas:
Toddlers:
Here Comes Christmas by Caroline Jayne Church
A little boy imagines what he'll receive for Christmas: a dragon to ride, a lollipop tree--but can these things be? Caroline Jayne Church's incredible art appeal to kids and parents alike, and the touch-and-feels on every spread keep readers enthralled! Ages 0-3, $7.99
Hanukkah: A Counting Book by Emily Sper
Young readers will learn about Hanukkah, as well as how to count all 8 nights in Hebrew and Yiddish! Pronunciation guides help kids say the words, and die-cuts reveal the candles as they are lit each night. Simple graphics and design elements enrich this holiday offering. Ages 4-8, $6.99
Little Scholastic: Stacking Shapes by Salina Yoon
A literary spin on a classic toy, Little Scholastic: Stacking Shapes is an active read for any young child. Children can sort and stack the four primary-colored die-cut board books on a solid post, and read each one to learn about shapes and colors! Ages 0-3, $12.99
Preschoolers:
It’s Christmas David! by David Shannon
Readers of all ages will vividly remember trying to peek at hidden gift packages; writing scrolls of wish lists to Santa; and struggling to behave at formal Christmas dinner parties. Always in the background, we know Santa Claus is watching, soon to decide if David deserves a shiny new fire truck or a lump of coal under the tree. From playing with delicate ornaments to standing in an endlessly long line for Santa, here are common Christmas activities--but with David's naughty trimmings. Ages 4-8, $16.99
I Love Christmas! (Scholastic Reader 1)by Hans Wilhelm
The whole family is very busy getting ready for Christmas. There are presents to wrap, decorations to hang, and cookies to bake and no one has any time for Noodles. He feels lonely and left out. Can he find a way to join in the holiday fun? Ages 4-7, $3.99
It’s Christmas Time! by Salina Yoon
Christmas is comingand it’s time to celebrate! With six interchangeable, foiled play pieces, children can dress up snowmen, decorate Christmas cookies, and even light up the Christmas tree with sparkling foil colors! Housed in a front panel drawer within the cover, these six disks are slid down die cut slots on each spread to introduce bright lights and joyous excitement to iconic holiday scenes. Ages 3-5, $9.99
Early Elementary:
The Littlest Christmas Star by Brandi Dougherty
Max wants to be the star in his class’ Christmas play. And he is the star…of Bethlehem that is. Upset with his small part, Max tries to help by painting scenery or singing with the chorus, but those are not his jobs. The day of the play finally arrives, and when the light shines on Max—and Max alone—he realizes just how big he can be! Ages 3-7, $3.99
Angel Cat Sugar: Merry Christmas, Sugar! by Scholastic
’Tis the season for sharing and caring! Sugar is helping all of her friends get ready for the holiday. Thyme needs help decorating a gingerbread house. Parsley is making homemade cards. Basil is putting together beautiful wreaths from the plants in her garden. It’s a very merry Christmas as the friends end their special day by decorating Sugar’s Christmas tree. Ages 4-8, $4.99
The Odious Ogre by Norton Jester and Jule Feiffer
This is the story of a really rotten Ogre who is extraordinarily large, exceedingly ugly, unusually angry, constantly hungry, and absolutely merciless. He terrorizes the entire countryside and all the surrounding towns, wreaking havoc, sowing confusion, and dining happily on the hapless citizens. Nothing can stop him. But then he takes a wrong turn and encounters a kind and friendly young lady who does her best to help him--with a surprising result. Ages 4+, $17.95
Upper Elementary:
I SPY A Christmas Tree by Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick
Young I SPY readers will want to celebrate the holidays with I SPY A CHRISTMAS TREE. New easy-to-read text by Jean Marzollo is paired with Walter Wick's amazing seasonal photographs to create a fun-filled Christmas search-and-find. All Ages, $9.99
Klutz: Music Video by The Editors of Klutz
Whether you lip-sync or play your own tunes, you can create an awesome video starring your awesome self. Learn how to develop storyboards, add drama with special angles and create clever camera tricks. All you need is a basic video camera and a dream. In addition to the software, the book comes with a green screen. This humble swatch of technological magic allows you to swap out the green background for any imagery you choose. Pick one of the 25 backgrounds provided, or put yourself in any setting you want — all from the comfort of your own family room. Rock on! Ages 8+, $16.99
Christmas Window Art by The Editors of Klutz
Like the best-selling original, this special holiday edition comes with five bottles of window colors and simple instructions for using them to make beautiful stick-on, peel-off window decorations. The book features a selection of 101 ready-to-trace designs, including holiday necessities like snowmen, angels, reindeer, toys, ornaments, snowflakes and, of course, the jolly old elf himself. Packaged with ideal Christmas colors (red, green, white, blue, yellow, and black outline), Christmas Window Art is the perfect gift for every good little boy and girl on Santa’s list. Ages 8+, $11.99
Tweens:
When Santa Fell to Earth by Cornelia Funke
Scared by a storm, Twinklestar, the least reliable reindeer, bolts causing Santa and his sleigh to crash. Though Santa has dropped into a friendly neighborhood, he's not safe. Jeremiah Goblynch, the ruthless new leader of the Council of Yuleland, is determined to put an end to children's wishes and turn the holiday season into his own personal moneymaking scheme. With the help and hope of kids Charlotte and Ben, Santa must face Goblynch and his Nutcracker goons to save Christmas! Ages 9-12, $ 6.99
Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting by Jim Murphy
During the First World War the artillery of the Austria-Hungary Empire began shelling the troops of the country to its south causing more countries to rush into war. But who could have guessed that on December 25 the troops would openly defy their commanding officers by stopping the fighting and having a spontaneous celebration of Christmas with their enemies? This beautiful and heartrending narrative will remind everyone how brotherhood and love for one another reach far beyond the boundaries of war and politics—and how history can teach us life-altering lessons, even today. Ages 9-12, $19.99
On Christmas Eve by Ann M. Martin
Eight-year-old Tess is convinced that this is the year she will finally meet Santa and experience “the Christmas magic.” She also wishes with all her heart that her best friend’s ill father would recover. Ages: 7-10, $15.99
Teens:
The Hunger Games Trilogy Box Set by Suzanne Collins.
From start to finish, this New York Times bestselling, trilogy (that already has a movie in the works and a growing celebrity fan base) will give readers chills as they follow teen protagonist Katniss Everdeen on her journey to survive The Hunger Games. Katniss must fight to the death in The Games while trying to save her friends, family and herself. Age 13+, $53.97
Shiver andLinger and Forever by Maggie Stiefvater.
In Maggie Stiefvater's Shiver, Grace and Sam found each other under difficult circumstances. In Linger, they must fight to be together. For Grace, this means defying her parents and keeping a very dangerous secret about her own well-being. For Sam, this means grappling with his werewolf past and figuring out a way to survive into the future. This is a perfect gift for Twilight fans. Age 13+, $17.99 each
For older STAR WARS, this novelty format dissects the most famous ship in the galaxy section-by-section, revealing the ship's secrets and special modifications. Includes technical notes from Han Solo as well as a detailed overview of each of the ship's main functions. All ages, $21.99
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