This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our page!
If you have a child who loves reading, writing, and playing around with words, here are some Christmas gift ideas for you!
Little House Paper Dolls
If you have a Little House fan, check out these adorable paper dolls. Your child can stage their own adventures with Mary, Laura, Baby Carrie, Jack, and more.
Bananagrams
This fun word game is a mix of Scrabble and Boggle great for ages 7 and up. With letter tiles that tuck into a zippered banana shaped pouch, this game is easy to take on the road with you and perfect for sliding into a Christmas stocking.
My Reading Adventures Book Journal
If your bookish child needs a place of their very own to write about what they’re reading, this is the perfect gift. Designed for kids ages 8 to 12, it includes habit trackers, book lists, quizzes, and pages to record and rate 90 books.
Pigma Brush Pens
These fancy brush-tipped pens allow for fine lines and thick brush strokes in 8 vivid colors. Great for journaling, sketching, and doodling.
Quiddler
This fast-paced card game is all about building short words, so even young readers can play and win. Fun for up to 8 players, this is a great option for family game night, gameschooling, or travel.
Mad Libs
These silly fill-in-the-blank stories make for fun writing practice (and you’ll practice your parts of speech at the same time!).
Book Light
A flexible book light that clips onto the page is a must-have for your young bookworm. This would make a great stocking stuffer!
Literary Critters
This playful picture book follows the adventures of William Shakesbear as he visits his literary friends to see if they have any writing advice for him. Along the way, you’ll meet Mole Dahl, Crane Austen, Beatrix Trotter, Edgar Talon Crow, C.S. Shrewis, and more. The story ends with an invitation for your child to join the Literary Critters Guild and continue growing in their love for all things reading, writing, and books.
More reading material!
Christmas is a great opportunity to build your home library or your child’s personal library. Here are a few of our favorite collections.
Picture Books:
- A Little House Picture Book Treasury
- Beatrix Potter Collection (this gorgeous set includes all 23 of the original Beatrix Potter Tales, breathtaking illustrations, and a fancy presentation box)
- Billy & Blaze Series
- The Brambly Hedge Collection by Jill Barklem
- Curious George Classic Collection
Chapter Books for Young Readers:
- The Complete Ramona Collection by Beverly Cleary
- Mandie Books This set gives you the 40 original mystery stories by Lois Gladys Leppard in 11 volumes
- Sugar Creek Gang These faith-building adventure stories have been beloved by generations of children. Great for boys or reluctant readers!
- The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls Series Similar to the Magic Treehouse series, but with Bible stories.
- The Cul-de-Sac Kids Series Join the neighborhood kids as they band together to solve mysteries
- The Penderwicks Series This nostalgic series about the charming Penderwick family is quickly becoming a modern day classic.
- Encyclopedia Brown Mysteries Another classic mystery series that are accessible to early readers.
- Light Keepers Series These inspiring stories show children that the greatest men and women in Christian history were once kids just like them.
Classic Sets:
- Puffin in Bloom Books This is a beautiful set of some of my all-time favorite titles!
- Maybe a gorgeous hardcover set of the Complete Works of Jane Austen?
- I love the full-color Chronicles of Narnia
- Anne of Green Gables, 8-Volume Boxed Set I still remember getting this set as a child and the many hours of blissful reading that ensued
- Lord of the Rings, Leather Bound Pocket Set for your favorite LOTR fan?
- These Pretty Books certainly live up to their name!
- Puffin Classics are affordable, yet sturdy enough to hold up well through years of re-reading:
Enjoy this post? Read on, and sign up for our homeschool newsletter!
Our Favorite Christmas Books to Read Aloud
Free Printable Christmas Countdown Scripture and Activity Cards