Kids who love to read get to experience some of the most amazing adventures. From exploring time and space to character traits and emotions, bookworm kids have a head start in life.
As parents, you want to do everything you can to help, from reading to your child to supplying them with a variety of good books, right?
Sometimes though, we need to add to the books. (gasp yes, I admit that books are not everything!!) To fuel the imagination of a child we love, sometimes we need to add in a few things to bring the stories to life.
Whether you want to get them more interested in reading, or more interested in being active, I think I’ve found some options that will do both. Sparking kids creativity can be so much fun if we have a few ideas on where to start.
First, we want to talk about the tools bookworm kids will thank you for. Then we can explore some amazing items for specific types of kids who love to read.
Please note that this post contains affiliate links for your convenience. If you make a purchase through one of the links, I may make a small commission. I only recommend books and resources that I’ve enjoyed personally, or believe that you would like. You can read my full disclosure here. You will also find information on Scripture translations there.
Gifts for Young Readers
Yes, we’ll start our bookish gifts list with real books, which are awesome gifts for kids who love to read. Help them load their files with great books full of imagination and creativity.
Actual Books in the Mail:
Bookroo’s Monthly Book Boxes for Ages 0-10
Bookroo is a monthly subscription of books that come straight to your house, handpicked and curated, unique and age-appropriate! (0-3, 4-6, 7-10)
Take a peek inside a box here.
We have enjoyed the books that we have received! Thank You Granny!!
Another Great type of Books by Mail program for bookworm kids, is this monthly Bible box:
HelloBible has a Subscription box for kids ages 3-10, that includes an Arch Book Bible Story, with fun crafts and activities that go along with the story and a parent guide with teaching suggestions. Looks really neat, I think!
Free Books for Bookworm Kids
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is really great! It is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and the Republic of Ireland.
Practical Gifts for Kids Who Love to Read
These are the supplies and tools to help kids’ imaginations stay well-fueled.
Kindle for Kids is a basic Kindle with a lighted screen for reading in bed or outside. Just for books, it comes with a 1-year subscription to that incredible library of Amazon Kids+.
Kindle Fire for Kids has the full Tablet experience, with games, movies, audiobooks, and books. I limit what we download to mostly educational content, but I love the available audiobooks (Dr Doolittle’s on there too!!!) on Amazon Kids+.
A sturdy book bag for those great Library hauls!!
Don’t forget a Book Log to track all the adventures!!
Personalized for your Bookworm Kids
And of course, a personalized book to start the adventure!! My son asks to read The Little Boy who Lost His Name at least once a week, thanks to his Aunt and Uncle’s generosity!
It is a very imaginative quest, a child who wakes up, and the sign on the bedroom door is blank. not remembering what should be on it, they have to hunt for letters. Once they have a collection, they return home, to find their name on the door.
Book Nooks for Bookworm Kids
Growing up as one of those kids who loves to read all the time, everywhere, I have a confession to make. These reading benches give me feelings of jealousy!!! I would go sit on top of the monkey bars to read sometimes, that was ‘my spot’ to hide and read.
Growing the Faith of a Child With Great Books is so important, and I’m here to help you find just the books to fill their library bags and bookshelves with!
Book Gifts for Kids Christmas
Growing Faith with Inspirational Kids Christmas books is a fun way to go! I’ve collected my favorites here just for you!
And recently, I found this Nativity workbook that is so much fun. I’ve downloaded my copy, and am counting down to December 1, so I can enjoy the activities with my 1st grader. It’s not a typical activity book, either. We get to write for the Bethlehem News, and some other really fun things!
Gifts For Young Readers, Fire Their Imagination by Interest
Now, as amazing as reading is, there are many types of kids who love to read. If you have bookworm kids who love a specific type of book, here are some other suggestions they may enjoy.
If you have kids who like specific activities but aren’t necessarily readers, try some of these activities, and maybe a few book suggestions along the way… maybe your children’s imagination will catch a spark or three 🙂
Note: there are several Lottie Dolls mentioned below. You can check out the Lottie website here for the full line of dolls and accessories, but I’m going to highlight a few specific dolls. I like the Lottie dolls because they are proportioned correctly, modestly dressed, and are doing fun and inspiring things.
Gifts for Kids who Love to Read and Explore
Not just a geography lesson, these adventures engage kids brains and get them involved beyond just a quick read (ask me how I know…25 years after the experience)
Which Way USAÂ brings back happy memories. I worked my way through this as a kid, and have a better grasp of our Great Nation and national treasures than I might otherwise have. It made a fun addition to our homeschooling curriculum for the bookworm kids in our household!
We’ve been enjoying traveling around the world with these guys! This is the ’90s version, and I still have fun, and learn things (or am reminded of things I learned back then, anyways).
Bookish Adventures:
I struggled to decide whether Ralph was a better fit for Adventures or Animals, because he’s just so much fun!! (scroll down to see suggestions for kids who love to read about animals!!)
Of course, you can’t have a better, more action-packed adventure anywhere else! It’s gotta be Adventures in Odyssey!!
Princesses and Knights:
Kids who love to read about princesses, and knights and other fantastic adventures will enjoy many of the books in my posts about Christian Allegories and Adventures, and faithful Dragons!
And here’s a couple of ways to bring those books to life with these gifts for kids who love to read!
Children That Solve Mysteries
As far as bookish gifts go, For tween girls who love to read mysteries, I would suggest the Meddlin’ Madeline series, the Camp Club Girls, and the Mandie books. All three series have good role models and real-life situations.
For upper Elementary through Middle school, boys and girls, Encyclopedia Brown is the way to go!
There’s more than meets the eye in these Adventures in Odyssey!
And for some hands-on gifts for kids who love tor read:
This secret decoder set is on my wishlist for my oldest son next year. He’s almost ready for it (ages 7+).
This 6pc invisible ink pen set went directly into my cart when I found them. We are going to have fun with schoolwork now!
Sci-Fi Stories and Gifts for Young Readers
Science Fiction is one of my favorite genres of story (Yes, I’m a Star Trek / Star Wars fan). I enjoy Christian Time Travel Stories and have found a few different Sci-Fi stories I can get behind. Including some Biblical time travel for kids!!
But Real Science is also Amazing. Here are a few favorites to get you started:
Cars, Trains, and Things That Go
Kids who love things that go will enjoy these books and activities!
Historical Gifts for Young Readers
I love history, which probably began when we were doing read-alouds as a kid. It’s always been my favorite subject. I’m not sure about you but the best part for me was feeling like I was right there in the middle of the action!
I just discovered this series through the Tyndale Rewards program (Free books in the mail!!!!).
These adventures in the Imagination Station definitely make me feel like I’m there, on the scene. and my 1st Grader loves it too!!
And here’s a few other favorite history-exploring ideas for your kids’ adventures:
A Lottie Fossil Hunter doll would be a fun way to make history come to life. Whether she’s on a Dino dig or another Archaeological Expedition, there’s always something fun to find.
Adventures in Odyssey has lots of exploration of history. Wooten’s unique take is something to behold though!!
This book is a guided tour of historical landmarks that kids who love to read about history might also love to build!!!
Here’s a fun way to explore History, at least the history of the American Revolution, from a kid’s point of view.
There’s Always Animals:
I think animals are awesome. They make great companions, and as learning companions, nothing’s better! Here are a few ideas for you:
Do You Have Other Gifts for Young Readers You Love?
I hope you discovered something amazing here today. I think there’s nothing better than bookworm kids. They get to have so much fun, and experience more adventures than anyone I know. But even kids who love to read need to have some non-book adventures. Stretch your children’s imagination today, and tell us how it went!
Comment below and let me know if your bookworm kids’ favorite activity is missing, and I’ll see what I can find to fit!
