Best Books To Gift (For All Ages)

I think books are the best gift to give to someone. Giving books as gifts for special events is always one of my favorite things to do. Whether it’s a baby shower, birthday, Christmas, books make fantastic gifts for those we love. Not matter the personality of the person you’re buying for, odds are, you can find the perfect book that will inspire, encourage, educate and/or challenge them.

Here are my best books to gift for all ages this year:

For Parents

1. The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character by Jon Tyson. One of our absolute favorite books that every parent should read.

2. Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope For Everyday Moments: This would make a great gift!

3. Raising Passionate Jesus Followers: This family has integrated faith and parenting better than anyone I know. They’ve been a huge inspiration for me!

4. The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too by Sissy Goff

5. Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World by Sissy Goff

6. Are My Kids on Track?: The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach by Sissy Goff, Melissa Trevathan, and David Thomas

7. Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by David Thomas

8. Strong and Smart: A Boy’s Guide to Building Healthy Emotions by David Thomas

9. Habits of the Household Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Early

10. To Light Their Way: A Collection of Prayers and Liturgies for Parents by Kayla Craig

For Little Kids

Gifting books to my kiddos (and my friends kiddos!) is one of my favorite things to do. Most of these are under $10! Here are my best books to gift for little ones:

1. Jesus Loves Me Song Books: I love this book series! Great for toddlers and preschoolers who love music 🎵

2. When God Made You: A favorite I’ve gotten for many kiddos over the years!

3. When I Pray for You: The illustrations are fantastic in this one

4. Don’t Forget To Remember by Ellie Holcomb

5. Sounding Joy by Ellie Holcomb: A Christmas Book!

6. Who Sang the First Song? by Ellie Holcomb

7. C is for Christian: An A-Z Treasury of Who We Are in Christ (An ABC Alphabet Book for Christian Girls and Boys by Allistair Begg

8. What are Hands For? (Book Series): This series is perfect for toddlers to teach them about how we use our bodies in a way that shows love to others and honors God.

9. Two Books By A Local Friend: My friend Shelby wrote two books to help kids understand and regulate their emotions. The stories about Eli the Elephant and Finley the Flamingo are some of our favorites!

I have a whole article on Christian books for kids, so make sure you check that out for more ideas!

For Older Kids

Thanks to my friend Tiffany for helping me add to this section for older kids! Here are some ideas for the best books to gift your older kiddos:

1. Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy (Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Biography): Truly I want to read this myself! If you haven’t heard of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, he was a pastor who risked his life and stayed in Germany during WWII to start a seminary. He was also involved in a plot to overthrow Hitler and the Nazi regime.

2. A Burning in My Bones (Eugene Peterson’s Biography): I had a friend recommend this to me. Eugene Peterson wrote “The Message” translation of the Bible.

3. New Morning Mercies for Teens: A Daily Gospel Devotional by Paul David Tripp: I have the adult version of this devotional and just learned there’s a teen version!

Bibles for Kids

1. Jesus Storybook Bible: I always get so much out of the stories, too!

2. Bible Stories Every Child Should Know: I love the discussion questions for younger kids in this one.

3. The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible: Our favorite for littles lately!

4. The Action Bible: Our current favorite for Elementary kiddos! This new version has QR codes with extra resources.

Bibles for Adults

1. CSB Journaling Study Bible: This pink one would be perfect for women or girls!

2. ESV Study Bible: This is the Bible I’ve been using and I love the commentary in it!

Devotionals

I’m not a huge devotional person, but here are some that make great gifts:

1. New Morning Mercies: This is a classic and one I enjoy.

2. 100 Days to Brave: Devotions for Unlocking Your Most Courageous Self This would make a perfect gift for a preteen, teen, or friend who wants a lighter devotional. There’s also a kids version!

3. Upon Waking: 60 Daily Reflections to Discover Ourselves and the God We Were Made For By Jackie Hill Perry: Jackie consistently challenges me in my faith. I got this for a friend!

Bible Studies

1. The Bible Recap: Daily Questions to Deepen Your Understanding of the Entire Bible: I’ve had so many friends who LOVE this study!

2. Jen Wilkin Studies: There are so many to choose from! Her Revelation study is her latest one, but people also love her study on Hebrews and the Sermon on the Mount.

3. Women of the Word: This isn’t a Bible Study, but one of my best recommendations for people who want to learn how to read the Bible for themselves in a deeper way.