1670341794 10 childrens books to give away for Christmas

10 children’s books to give away for Christmas

Give children’s books for christmas First of all, it means putting a pleasant surprise under the tree: real, pocket-sized works of art (or something bigger) that can amaze the little ones but also the adults. THE Books, especially for the youngest of the family, are a delight to the eye as well as to the mind and heart. They offer wonders at low cost, can be shipped, and reach many places in the world in a short time. We chose them 10 Christmas books 2022 to give away to children Think of titles that can satisfy the tastes of the little ones and the elderly, with an exquisite Christmas or universal theme, suitable for all tastes … and for every season.

Children’s books to put under the tree: The Magic of Darkness

10 childrens books to give away for Christmas

The magic of darkness. christmas story Ed. coloured

A book of few words that can contain all the words of the world, with drawings that look like paintings, perfectly telling the story of Pietro and Giulia, lifelong friends committed to playing “dark ones”. In the darkness of the room, the objects they have collected and then scattered on the floor, when touched, become something else in their shared story: a fork can be the key to a treasure chest, a shoe can be a fairy’s bed. When their hands meet in the dark, it’s natural to give names to their dreams too: an archaeologist and a heron, an airplane pilot and a deer. Then someone opens the door and turns on the light, the darkness disappears and with it the magic. Or maybe not, because the enchantment can continue in the heart (ed. Orecchio Acerbo).

Children’s books to put under the tree: All the lovely little animals

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All dear pets. Ed. coloured

Three little friends find a dead bumblebee in the garden and decide to bury it. From What Comes What: The world is full of dear dead pets waiting for someone to take care of them. In no time at all, the trio set up an efficient funeral home sui generis, picking up one customer after another: a mouse found in the bushes, three herrings in the kitchen fridge, a hedgehog, a rooster… The most serious subjects are treated here lightly and with humor, the there is no lack of respect, no small matter (ed. Iperborea).

Children’s Books to Underline: The Diary of Edmond Coniglio

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Journal of an Outside Den Exploration, Notes and Discoveries by Edmond the Rabbit. Ed. illustrated

Edmond Rabbit lives in the vast forest. If you’re quiet and alert, you’re bound to meet him at a bend in the road, camera slung or pen in paw surveying everything around him. Over the years he never tired of observing his fellow human beings and recording all their habits. In this Moleskine-style notebook, suitable for ages 6 and up, little readers will find photos, drawings or anecdotes on every page that will immerse them in the secret life of animals. A book for all nature lovers who want to discover them in a different way (edited by Franco Cosimo Panini).

Children’s books to put under the tree: Mr. Bliss

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A superbly illustrated story suitable for all ages written by JRR Tolkien and published posthumously in 1982. It tells the story of Mr. Bliss and his first drive aboard the new car and is said to be inspired by the car of Tolkien’s third son, Christoph; contains many adventures: encounters with bears, angry neighbors, angry shopkeepers and various collisions. Today the story celebrates exactly 40 years since it first appeared in bookstores: but it seems like it was born yesterday (ed. Bompiani).

Children’s books to put under the tree: Mimino and Christmas

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Mimino and Christmas. Ed. coloured

From a Catalan author – Meritxell Martí – who, after her humanistic and musical studies, has dedicated herself to children’s literature, and an illustrator – Xavier Salomó – who, with her drawings, makes the story perfect for the little ones, an adventure about the upcoming Christmas. And about Mimino, who can’t wait to celebrate, amid snow, magic, friends and cardboard flaps to open to reveal hidden details (ed. Franco Cosimo Panini).

Children’s books to put under the tree: The great musical battle

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The great musical battle and other sound adventures

“‘But how long does a rainbow last in one place?’ ‘It lasts as long as there is one child who dreams of it’.” From the happy pen of Carlo Boccadoro, a magical story set in Notina, where music is always in the air and can make everyone agree. Until one night strange posters appear on the walls of all houses: Maestro Leon de Trombòn wants to challenge Maestro Bacchettafrolla’s band with a huge orchestra! The whole town is talking about it. On the big day of the musical battle, Leon de Trombòn enters the square with more than a hundred musicians like a general at the head of his army. The great challenge is about to begin… (ed. Marcos y Marcos)

Children’s books to put under the tree: The big Christmas game

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The big Christmas game

Perfect for children aged 6 to 9, the enchanting story of II B students impatiently waiting for enough snow to cover the Egidio plane tree to the top; at this time the Rodari School will be closed early. But for a twist of fate, the top of the tree remains bare even when it snows a lot (actually, a lot). And the students are “forced” to keep working and put on a great Christmas play. But a sabotage movement initiated by the children themselves jeopardizes the success of the party (Red. Lapis).

Children’s books to underlay: angels come from the east

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Angels come from the east. A Story of the Annunciation. Ed. illustrated

The subtitle of this wonderful book by Luca Scarlini and Federico Maggioni is “A Story of the Annunciation”: a message that goes beyond questions of faith to tell the biblical facts and apocryphal writings in which people flee, change countries, must seek salvation elsewhere, in a bloody time when there is no mercy even for swaddled babies. Reading together with the little ones, going through old myths of other cultures and following the journey of revelation of the three kings, one of the basic stories of world history, told from the point of view of the Lady of Nazareth between sanctity and irony, with a list, the fifteen passages suggests listening while reading (ed. Corraini).

Children’s books to put under the tree: 100 artists who have left their mark

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100 artists who have left their mark. Ed. illustrated

For the small children of big art lovers, a cheerful and playful collection of famous works, put together with passion and competence by Barbara Conti. From Giotto to Dalí, from Picasso to Frida Kahlo, via Leonardo, Monet, Van Gogh… to Banksy and Marina Abramović: 100 portraits, 100 maps, 100 exciting stories are contained in this volume, which can be read as a long text Journey into creativity. To enjoy after ordering or to jump here and there, as in a festive all-you-can-eat menu dedicated to art, for curious people of all ages (ed. Lapis).

Children’s books to underlay: A monstrous game of hide-and-seek

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AAH! A monstrous game of hide and seek. Ed. coloured

Despite the somewhat spooky title, this book by Clotilde Perrin is perfect for children aged 3 and over: a large book with over 40 flaps that enliven an exciting game of hide and seek. In order to escape from the monsters pursuing him, the protagonist takes refuge in three very famous fairy tales: he looks for a hiding place in the brick house of “The Three Little Pigs”, in the gingerbread house of “Hansel and Gretel” and then ends up in the enchanted Sleeping Beauty Castle in the forest. The little reader must discover where he is hiding, look through the details of the illustrations and open over 40 windows… With a large dose of surprises and irony (ed. Franco Cosimo Panini).