We were really inspired by the 105 Ways To Give A Book post over at
MotherReader in which she pairs books with a corresponding gift. The book/gift pairings in that post made us start to think of our own book matches. It was a challenge! Here are some holiday gift ideas from the youth services staff:
Picture Books 
1. Pair
The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney with a knot tying kit like
this one.
2. Give
Scribble by Deborah Freedman with a pad of drawing paper and crayons.
3. Give
Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney with a pair of red pajamas.
4. Pair
The Little Red Hen Makes A Pizza by Philemon Sturges with a play pizza set like
this one.
5. Match
Bubble Trouble by Margaret Mahy with a bottle of bubble solution (of course!) or a pack of bubble gum.
6. Give
Kid Tea by Elizabeth Ficocelli and match it with some bath toys like
Crayola Bathtub Crayons.
7. Pair
Wiggle by Doreen Cronin with a hula hoop for wiggly fun.
8.
Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson and a stuffed bear.
9.
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats with a new snow hat and gloves.
10.
Shiver Me Letters: A Pirate ABC by June Sobel or (or any pirate themed book really) and a model pirate ship like
this one or pirate gear like
this.
11.
Harry and Horsie by Katie Van Camp and this
Radio Flyer Retro Rocket that matches the wonderfully retro illustrations.
12. Pair
Bark, George by Jules Feiffer with a new puppy. (Just kidding!)
Easy Readers1. Pair Mo Willem’s
I Love My New Toy with a
windup toy or an old fashioned
top.
2. Pair any of the
Fly Guy books by Tedd Arnold with those
fake flies you can get as gag gifts. Add a butterfly net or bug catcher for a great gift for budding scientists.
3. Give
Bones and the Math Test Mystery (or any of the
Bones or
Cam Jansen books) by David Adler with
a detective set.
4. Give
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa by Erica Silverman and a cowgirl hat.
5. Match the classic
Go, Dog. Go! by P.D. Eastman with a toy car.
7.
Fred and Ted Go Camping by Peter Eastman paired with
a play tent.
Chapter Books1. Give
Flush by Carl Hiaasen with a fishing pole or
a plastic alligator.
2. Give
A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban with some funky striped toe socks.
3. Match a book from the
My Weird School series by Dan Gutman with a new backpack or pencil case.
4.
A Baseball Card Adventure by Dan Gutman paired with a few packs of baseball cards, or tickets to Phillies game, or baseball glove.
5.
All Shook Up by Shelley Pearsall (the characters father is an Elvis impersonator) paired with a music CD.
6.
Saffy's Angel by Hillary McKay paired with a paint set and paper
7.
Dessert First by Hallie Durand paired with a ice cream sundae kit, or gift card to Friendlys
8.
Stink and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers by Megan McDonald and a new pair of sneakers
9.
Neil Armstrong is my Uncle and Other Lies Muscle Man McGinty told me by Nan Marino paired with a telescope.
10.
My Life in Pink and Green by Lisa Greenwald with a makeup kit or a gift certificate for a facial.
Nonfiction1. Pair
Moonshot by Brian Floca with
astronaut ice cream.
2. Pair
Never Smile at a Monkey by Steve Jenkins with passes to the local zoo.
3. Pair
Fairy Tale Feasts: a Literary Cookbook for Young Readers and Eaters by Jane Yolen with a mixing bowl and some kid friendly measuring cups.
We're just getting started and we promise to post more book pairings as we come up with them. Please feel free to comment and add to the list with your own ideas!
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