As the holidays draw near and the world starts to sparkle with lights, decorations, and excitement, there’s one gift that never loses its magic: a book. In a season filled with gadgets, electronics, and endless scrolling, books remain one of the most powerful, personal, and lasting gifts we can give. They inspire imagination, create connection, and give our kids something far more meaningful than another device or screen.
This year, more than ever, is the perfect time to bring reading back to life—to reintroduce it to our children, spark their creativity, and remind them of the joy that comes from turning pages, not swiping screens.
The Magic of Dinosaur Books
If you want to light up a child’s imagination, dinosaurs will always do the trick.
Two books that stand out this year:
🦖 Drawing Dinosaurs by Brian Vitocruz
This book is pure magic for young artists and dino-lovers. It teaches kids not only how to draw dinosaurs, but to understand their shapes, movements, and personalities. It turns quiet time into creation time—something we all need a little more of.
Drawing Dinosaurs by Brian Vitocruz
October 2025, $19.95, Ulysses Books for Young Readers
Ages 9+
Learn how to accurately draw your favorite dinosaurs, with this full-color drawing guide filled with realistic step-by-step instructions and fun facts about T. rexes, stegosauruses, triceratops, and more.
🦕 Jurassic Girl by Michele Hollow
A heartwarming, empowering, adventure-filled story. Jurassic Girl blends fun with bravery, showing kids they can be strong, imaginative, and unstoppable. It’s the kind of book kids reread, carry around, and fall in love with.
Jurassic Girl by Michele C. Hollow
September 2024, $14.95, Ulysses Books for Young Readers
Ages 8-12
Perfect for children interested in learning about dinosaurs, fossils, and women in STEM, this historical fiction book for children explores the fascinating life of 12-year-old Mary Anning, a fossil hunter who would grow up to be a famous paleontologist.
These books don’t just entertain—they educate, inspire, and transport kids to new worlds. And that’s what a good gift should do.
The Colouring Book That Needs to Be Gifted This Year
Among all the activity books and colouring books out there, one stands above the rest as an absolute must-have:
🎄 The Unofficial Christmas Movie Colouring Book
Calling this colouring book amazing is an understatement. It’s nostalgic, cozy, fun, and packed with iconic scenes and designs from beloved Christmas movies. It’s the type of book the entire family ends up gathering around. Kids can colour while adults sip cocoa and watch their favourite films—it’s holiday bonding at its best.
The Unofficial Christmas Movie Coloring Book by Valentin Ramon
September 2025, $16.95, Ulysses Press
Ages 9+
Cozy up next to the fire, grab your favorite coloring tools, and relax into the holidays by coloring your way through scenes from the very best cult-classic Christmas movies.
This book isn’t just “another colouring book.” It’s a memory-maker.
Why Books Matter More Than Ever
Kids today are surrounded by screens—and yes, they can be useful. But somewhere along the way, reading began to fade, and the magic of holding a book in your hands started slipping away.
Books slow us down.
Books build imagination.
Books strengthen focus and creativity.
Books bring families together.
Books give kids a way to escape and explore—without overstimulation.
This Christmas, consider giving something that lasts longer than a battery, something that grows with a child, something that inspires them long after the wrapping paper is gone.
Take the Electronics Away This Year… and Give Them Magic Instead
This holiday season, let’s give our kids more than a screen. Let’s give them stories, adventures, creativity, and quiet moments that spark lifelong passions.
Whether it’s drawing dinosaurs, following the fearless journey of Jurassic Girl, or colouring unforgettable holiday movie scenes, these books offer a gift that no tablet can match: imagination.
So this year, let’s unplug.
Let’s read.
Let’s colour.
Let’s give gifts that matter.
Because books don’t just fill shelves—they fill hearts.
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