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By Elizabeth Kennedy, About.com Guide to Children's Books since 2000

Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas

Wednesday December 24, 2008
Cover art of The Tales of Beadle the BardIf you are still looking for that perfect gift for a child, a teen, or an entire family, here are some suggestions:
  • The Tales of Beadle the Bard - For Harry Potter fans of all ages
  • Harry, A History: The True Story of a Boy Wizard, His Fans, and Life Inside the Harry Potter Phenomenon by Melissa Anelli, Award-winning webmistress of The Leaky Cauldron - For teens who grew up with Harry Potter, as well as adults
  • Honda: The Boy Who Dreamed of Cars - A picture book biography for 9- to 12-year-olds, particularly appealing for boys and reluctant readers
  • The Invention of Hugo Cabret - The 2008 Caldecott Medal winner, a fascinating novel in words and pictures, recommended for 9- to 14-year-olds
  • Birdscapes - The most amazing pop-up book I have ever seen, with eight large pop-up scenes of different bird habitats, with bird songs in stereo sound, a wonderful gift for a family interested in bird and nature
  • (Cover art courtesy of Scholastic)

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