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Holiday Gift Guide, Boxed Sets, New Middle Grade
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It's that time of year when we need good ideas for gifts. (Or, is that just me?) Well, I have some great ideas for you! Holiday Gift Guide (All Ages)Find toys, games, kits, and book gift ideas to keep children engaged, learning, playing, and developing their imaginations, skills, and interests. (Don't forget to bookmark this page to check later!) STEM Gifts Arts & Crafts Gifts Pretend Play Gifts Game Gifts Literacy GiftsStocking StuffersGift Guides by Age2 Year Olds > 12 New Middle Grade Books, November 2024 (Ages 9 - 12)This month, I'm sharing a batch of great middle grade graphic novels, as well as fantasy, historical fiction, and realistic fiction books. Chapter Book Boxed Sets (Ages 6 - 9)Give the gift of reading with the best boxed sets for growing readers. Once you get kids hooked, a book series will keep children reading for hours, days, and weeks. Middle Grade Boxed Sets (Ages 9 - 12) Consider the gift of a boxed set of books! Kids love boxed sets, and they motivate SO MUCH READING! These boxed book series are good from start to finish. I highly recommend them. Also, since Google searches are basically worthless, I always recommend that when you're searching for book lists, you type in the keyword + "Imagination Soup" to find my lists. I wish those who celebrate a peaceful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and joy. Love, Melissa --> All Book Recommendations by Age & Grade Twitter | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | LinkedIn | Amazon | Blue Sky | Threads P.S. *Coming up in the next newsletter: Winter books and the best books of 2024! "Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder." - E.B. White, Charlotte's Web |
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Imagination Soup shares curated book reviews, book lists, and learning resources for parents, teachers, and librarians. As a former teacher, former literacy trainer, and a mother of two, you can trust my expertise in children's books, reading levels, developmental appropriateness, and education. Join my community of 35,000 subscribers by signing up for my weekly newsletter!
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