Books and Swag - Holiday Gift Pairings for Kids

I had lots of young folks to buy gifts for this year. Here are some of the things I've purchased and/or considered for the little people on my list. Each one of these ideas pairs a book with a related item.

For the Dinosaur Lover -

• When Dinosaurs Came With Everything, written by Elise Broach and illustrated by David Small
• Dinosaur plate or mug from Emma Bridgewater Pottery

For the Kid Who Wants to Workout with Mom and/or Dad -

• My Daddy is a Pretzel: Yoga for Parents and Kids, written by Baron Baptiste and illustrated by Sophie Fatus
• Kid's Extra Thick Yoga Mat

For the Fishing Fanatic in the Family -

• Hook, Line And Seeker: A Beginners Guide To Fishing, Boating, And Watching Water Wildlife, written and illustrated by Jim Arnosky
• Youth fishing rod and reel

For the budding Author/Illustrator -

• Making Books That Fly, Fold, Wrap, Hide, Pop Up, Twist & Turn: Books for Kids to Make, written by Gwen Diehn
• Melissa & Doug Deluxe Alphabet Stamp Set
• Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils
• Alex Sponge Painting Party
  

For the Insect Lover -

• Insectigations: 40 Hands-on Activities to Explore the Insect World, written by Cindy Blobaum
• Kid's Backyard Bugs Kit

For the Puzzle Solver -

• Chasing Vermeer, written by Blue Balliett and illustrated by Brett Helquist
• Impuzzable Wooden Puzzle (12 pentomino pieces)

That's all for now. If you're still at a loss in the shopping department, MotherReader is the queen of this kind of stuff and has many more ideas for pairing books and gift.