Birthday Time!
Gift Guides, Party Ideas, and More
by the Brightly Editors
What could be more fun than a birthday? Parties, cake, friends, games, cake, balloons, streamers, cake, ice cream, singing, presents, cake — and don’t forget books! Books make wonderful birthday gifts and can also serve as fun and festive party themes. Here you’ll find gift ideas for kids of all ages, adorable how-to guides for throwing book-themed birthday parties, and more. Party on!
Book Gift Recommendations
- The Best Bookish Birthday Gifts for 1- and 2-Year-Olds
- The Best Bookish Birthday Gifts for 3- and 4- Year-Olds
- The Best Bookish Birthday Gifts for 5- and 6-Year-Olds
- The Best Bookish Birthday Gifts for 7- and 8-Year-Olds
- The Best Bookish Birthday Gifts for Tweens
Party Activities and Inspiration
- Birthday Party Time! Printables and Activities
- Cool Book Gifts for Birthday Parties
- How to Throw a Toy-Free Birthday Party for Book-Loving Kids
- 11 Adorable Kids’ Lit-Inspired Birthday Parties
- How to Throw a Madeline-Themed Birthday Party
- How to Throw a Where the Wild Things Are Birthday Party
- How to Throw a Curious George Birthday Party
- How to Throw a Make Way for Ducklings Birthday Party
- How to Throw a Bear-y Sweet Corduroy-Themed Birthday Party
- How to Throw a Ladybug Girl Birthday Party