Only 17 (or 16 for you Australians) days till Christmas! Are you still hunting down that perfect gift for a child in your life?
Though it may not seem like it after a glance through Barnes & Noble’s juvenile department, I’m happy to say there are still many wholesome picture books being made today–both newly written offerings and re-published, older (yet timeless) ones.
In this latter category, please allow me to share some of my family’s top favorites! Here are all fantastic options for a flexible age range of 4-8 years old (though a good picture book should be enjoyable to all ages):
Gift Ideas: Timeless Picture Books
Too Much Noise
Dahlia
Anatole
Brave Irene
The Mitten
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Petunia
One Morning in Maine
Sam, Bangs & Moonshine
The Little House
Corduroy
The Maggie B
To be honest, this list could have been much longer! It’s been a joy to “wade through” the mediocre to find the best over the years, and I hope this list will help busy adults find wholesome gifts for the precious children in their lives.
For over 250 recommendations that span ages 0 to young adult, here is a free, printable book list (in PDF) to help you find that perfect gift:
Happy reading and Merry Christmas!