I KNOW Amazon is super convenient,
but PLEASE consider shopping locally or
buying directly from the company this year.

Gift Ideas for Kids

Independent Bookstore Finder – IndieBound

Graphix Novels – Twins, Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure, Baby Sitters Club

Picture Books – The Best Worst Poet, The Questioneers, The Mother Bruce series

Many other books suggestions: Kids ABC challenge; book reviews

Local Comic Book Shop Finder

Fun socks – Living Royal or Mod Socks

Crayola Art kit – Pictured: Inspiration Art Desk – Free shipping on orders over $50.00

Lush bath bombs

LOL Deluxe Present Surprise – 10% off first order and free shipping on orders over $50.

Putty Scents – Free shipping on orders over $49.00 and an extra 10% off orders over $100.00

Pokemon Cards

Beaker Creatures^® Bubbling Volcano Reactor (ages 5 – 10)

“This crazy creature twist on the classic toy volcano turns opening your Beaker Creatures pods into an event – drop the included Reactor Pod into the volcano, add water, and trigger the bubbling reaction! Then, extract your creature and see which one of the creature collectibles you discovered – there are more than 100 to collect!”

Magic School Bus Lab Kit

Pepper Mint in The Magnificent Mars Expedition

“In this story-based STEM kit, our creative young heroine goes on a mission to the Red Planet, making all sorts of out-of-this-world scientific discoveries along the way. As you read the story, you can embark on a scientific journey as well.”

Subscription Ideas

Honest History magazine

Mighty Kind magazine

National Geographic for Kids magazine

Owl Crate, Jr. (Middle Grade Readers, 8+)

Kiwi Crates – all levels

Little Passports

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