It's that time of year when you go looking for the perfect gift for your child. Does she want a slime making kit? How about the newest Lego set? What about a book? A book? Wait, what? Why would I want to give a book? My answer is why not! Books are a great gift and can be treasured for many years.
As a child every Christmas, my grandmother would send me a book. I always knew it would be a book and not some cool toy or clothes. I gave up shaking the present pretty quickly. As the years went on, I started to have a great collection of books on my bookshelf. These were classics that I wouldn't have chosen for myself. They were also hardcover, which is something I didn't usually get because they are much more expensive. My grandmother gave me all the Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky poetry books, the classics like Heidi and some new ones too. These were not something I would have picked out myself, but I loved them after I started to read them. At our house, my kids get books for presents all the time, and look forward to opening them and reading them either as a family or by themselves. I will often purchase the next book in the series, or the newest book by that author. I ask the kids weeks in advance what they want for a new book and it has made it easier to choose. Books don't always have to be brand new. Scour your local thrift store to find a book. Many books are given away and they are almost brand new. If you aren't sure what to give, get a gift certificate at your local book store and your child can go shopping for their own book. If you want to give the gift that keeps on giving, consider a magazine subscription. My daughter really enjoys the American Girl magazine, and my son really Highlights. Ranger Rick and Kid's Discover are also excellent choices. Your child can look forward to a new magazine every month or so, and you guarantee that there is always something new to read in the house! So this holiday season, I urge you to consider a book as a gift. It might not be ripped open and screamed about, but it will be a great gift! Happy Holiday Reading!
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AuthorMy name is Laura Coffin, and I am the reading specialist at Lake Placid Elementary School. I have a BA from William Smith College and a M.Ed. in Reading from Lesley University. I also hold a Wilson Language Level I certification. I teach reading, writing and spelling strategies to help all students! Follow me on twitter @lgaetacoffin Archives
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