2015 Holiday Gift Guide: 6-8 Year Olds
by Dena McMurdie
Tackling your holiday shopping list is a daunting task and you definitely need a game plan before you hit the mall. So take a deep breath — I’ve put together some gift ideas to help you cross another name off your list. Whether you’re shopping for your own 6- to 8-year-old or someone else’s, there’s something here for everyone.
Heading out to do some holiday shopping? You can download the printable version of the gift guide below.
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For the Nature Lover
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Humphrey's Creepy-Crawly Camping Adventure
Humphrey goes camping with some girls from his classroom. When the boys next door try to scare the girls, Humphrey decides to give them a taste of their own medicine. This early chapter book has lots of illustrations and easy to understand text.
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Live Butterfly Garden
Let your child bring their love of nature to life as they raise their very own butterflies.
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Strange But True!
Available from:Kids that are curious about strange and crazy things will absorb this myth-debunking book. It's loaded with facts about unusual creatures, places, and events.
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Garden Laboratory KitThis veggie-growing laboratory may appeal to future farmers, science lovers, and picky eaters alike. Kids can watch their radishes, carrots,and onions spring up before their eyes.
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For the Ultimate Friend
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Dory and the Real True Friend
Available from:Dory is starting school and meets a girl with an imagination as big as her own. Give this book to kids that like humor, mischief, and a little fantasy.
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My Friendship Bracelet Maker Kit
Kids like giving things to their friends, and bracelets are always a favorite. This kit has everything your child needs to get started.
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Owl Diaries #1: Eva's Treetop Festival
With full color illustrations on every page, this diary-style chapter book is perfect for developing readers.
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Charlotte's Web Book Locket Necklace
Fans of literary friends will love this locket necklace featuring Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White. Better yet, give your little reader two necklaces — one to keep and one to give to a friend.
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For the Aspiring Hero
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The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party
Available from:Princess Magnolia is back for another monster-fighting adventure. This is the perfect gift for kids that like secret identities, double lives, and ninjas.
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Marvel's Ant-Man: The Junior Novel
Based on the movie, this junior novel features a hero that can shrink in size and increase his strength at the same time.
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Ordinary People Change the World Gift Set
Available from:For real-life heroes, check out this bestselling series. Each book features a famous person from history that changed the world.
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LEGO® DC Comics™ Super Heroes Batman™ Minifigure Clock
Even Batman needs to know the time. This Minifigure Clock is a great choice for kids that love superheroes and LEGO.
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For the Movie Lover
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Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
Have a young "Star Wars" fan? This book boasts 200 pages of infographics, quizzes, and little known facts that will quickly make your child an expert in "Star Wars" trivia.
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Home: The Chapter Book
In this retelling of the movie “Home,” an alien race invades Earth and an unlikely friendship develops between one of the aliens and a human girl.
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Crayola Easy Animation Studio
Do you have an aspiring filmmaker? The Easy Animation Studio allows kids to easily create their own animated movies right on their smartphone or tablet.
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Minions: The Junior Novel Audiobook
This hilarious audiobook is just as funny as the movie and will get your kids laughing all over again.
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Disney Frozen: The Enchanted Guide
This is a must-have for “Frozen” junkies. Full-page images are accompanied by quotes from the movie and insights into the story and characters.
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For the Gamer
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Minecraft: The Complete Handbook Collection
Minecraft fans will love receiving this handbook collection with tips, tricks, and the latest information from the creators of the game themselves.
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Pokemon Deluxe Essential Handbook: The Need-to-Know Stats and Facts on Over 700 Pokemon
Everything you need to know (or could ever want to) is all contained in this bestselling handbook. It's been updated to include information on the new Kalos characters and the Mega Evolved Pokemon.
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Nintendo Super Mario Bros. Build a Scene Wall Decals
If your little gamer simply can’t get enough of Super Mario Bros, these wall decals are just the thing to lure them into a dreamland full of mushrooms, coin collecting, and turtle shells.
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For the Creator
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Discovery Kids Motorized Pottery Wheel
If your child likes to play in the mud, this pottery wheel could be the perfect gift. It comes with everything a kid needs to get started in ceramics, including clay, paint, and mosaic tiles.
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The Original Sticker by Numbers Book
Available from:More than 3500 stickers equals hours of fun for the child that loves to peel and stick. Simply match the colored stickers with the numbers on each page to create amazing pictures.
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My Crazy Inventions Sketchbook: 50 Awesome Drawing Activities for Young Inventors
Every young inventor needs a place to test out ideas. This sketchbook contains lots of cool and wacky inventions along with places for kids to draw their own creations.
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Art SuppliesGet your young artiste the ultimate gift: art supplies. This big plastic jar full of artistic tools — including everything from googly eyes to wavy craft scissors — will provide lots of inspiration for the creative kid in your life.
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For the Engineer
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LEGO® Awesome Ideas
Available from:With instructions on how to build worlds from models and imagination, this book is full of ideas that will have LEGO lovers of all skill levels creating something new.
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How Machines Work: Zoo Break!
Available from:This interactive book explores the simple machines found in everyday objects as it follows the hilarious attempts of two animals trying to escape the zoo.
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Snap Circuits Jr.® 100 Experiments
This award-winning electronics set uses snap-together parts to make 101 different projects. Not only is it tons of fun, but it also supports the new STEM curriculum used in schools.
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Build Your Own CityArchitects of the future, unite! Young builders can construct their own replicas of classic urban architecture from around the world.
