Who's at the Door?
Who it’s for kids who love a knock-knock guessing game. This is our own book, so it is not a neutral pick. We earn money if you buy it.See it on Amazon (opens Amazon)(paid link)Also on Kindle (opens Amazon)(paid link)
Holiday gift guide 2026
Book Gifts for Kids
Books to unwrap, read together and read again.
By Truly Good Finds · Updated October 28, 2026 · Researched picks, testing in progress
Our own books
These are our own books. They are written and published by the team behind Truly Good Finds, so they are not neutral picks. We earn money when you buy one.
Zibbi's Big Coloring Book
Who it’s for kids who love to color farm friends and trains. This is our own book, so it is not a neutral pick. We earn money if you buy it.See it on Amazon (opens Amazon)(paid link)
Paperback · Tabitha WrenAesop's Fables for Kids (Illustrated)
Who it’s for families who like a short story and a chat at bedtime. This is our own book, so it is not a neutral pick. We earn money if you buy it.See it on Amazon (opens Amazon)(paid link)Hardcover · Tabitha WrenAesop's Fables for Kids (Illustrated)
Who it’s for a sturdy copy to give and keep on the shelf. This is our own book, so it is not a neutral pick. We earn money if you buy it.See it on Amazon (opens Amazon)(paid link)As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Links marked (paid link) go to Amazon. See all our books.
Our picks
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
On our test listTruly good pick. Worth it if your little one likes to poke, count and turn pages.Check price on Amazon (opens Amazon)(paid link)Skip it if…
Skip it if they are past board books.
Look for: The board book size, made for small hands.
Goodnight Moon
On our test listTruly good pick. Worth it if you want a calm book for the last story of the night.Check price on Amazon (opens Amazon)(paid link)Skip it if…
Skip it if your kid wants big action at bedtime.
Look for: The board book for babies, the hardcover for older kids.
We Are in a Book! (Elephant & Piggie)
On our test listTruly good pick. Worth it if your kid is starting to read and loves to be silly.Check price on Amazon (opens Amazon)(paid link)Skip it if…
Skip it if they already read chapter books.
Look for: Short lines and big speech bubbles that are easy to read aloud.
Frog and Toad Storybook Treasury
On our test listTruly good pick. Worth it if you want four short stories about friends in one book.Check price on Amazon (opens Amazon)(paid link)Skip it if…
Skip it if they want pictures on every inch of the page.
Look for: Four stories in one hardcover, good for a few bedtimes.
Dragon Masters #1: Rise of the Earth Dragon
On our test listTruly good pick. Worth it if your kid is ready for a first chapter book with dragons.Check price on Amazon (opens Amazon)(paid link)Skip it if…
Skip it if they are not reading on their own yet.
Look for: Short chapters and pictures on most pages.
Don’t forget the dog: Christmas gifts for dogs.
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Browse Amazon’s Holiday Gift Shop.
Before you buy
How to pick a book gift
- Babies and toddlers: board books with thick pages.
- Ages 4 to 6: picture books and short early readers.
- Ages 6 to 8: first chapter books with pictures.
- Long trips: an activity book they can do alone.
Questions people ask
What is a good book gift for a baby?
A board book with thick pages, like The Very Hungry Caterpillar or Goodnight Moon.
What book should I get a new reader?
Short books with big words, like Elephant & Piggie or Frog and Toad.
Have you tested these?
Not yet. These are researched picks; each is on our test list.
