7 Books to Read This Holiday Season
Finding a good book to read or to give as a gift can be a little overwhelming. There are so many to choose from. I have made a list of seven great books to read from Quarto Knows.
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7 Great Books to Read in No Particular Order
50 Cities of the U.S.A.
With more than 2,000 facts about the people and culture in America, this hardback factual book will have your children seeking to learn more about the great nation of America! From A-Z, you will explore the many cities from as far west as Anchorage, Alaska to as far east as Washington D.C. You will learn about the culture, the food, parks, museums, entertainment, and geography in general.
All Aboard the Discovery Express
This 32-page hardcover book takes children on a journey to find a missing professor. Using time travel, children can join in on the hunt using clues to find the missing scientist. Each page is full of clues. Some clues are hidden behind flip tabs. It is truly an adventure. Along the way, they will be learning about transportation and the history behind it!
Illumanatomy
Have you ever wanted to see what the inside of your body looks like? Pictures can look confusing but what if you could look at the picture as a whole and then broke down by skeletal, muscles, and organs?? With the different color lenses, you can break down what you are seeing in the same photo. Use the red lens to see all the bones, view an x-ray version of all of your organs with the blue lens, and take hold of the green lens to see all the muscles. This is a great book to learn more about your body and how it works.
The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker
Perfect for Christmas time, the Nutcracker comes to life in this nice, hardcover book. Throughout the book, children can press the music note to hear songs like ‘The Dance of the Reed Flutes’, ‘The Waltz of Flowers’ and ‘The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’. The Nutcracker meets a Sugar Plum Fairy, goes on a journey to the Land of Sweets, and even battles the Mouse King.
Goats of Anarchy Kids: Polly and Her Duck Costume
A story of a goat who was taken in by another family. After some time having trouble adapting to her new home, her new mom gives her a special gift. Find out about this special goat begins to feel “at home” in his new surroundings. This is a great book, especially for those who have adopted children or foster children!
Happy Mail
In Happy Mail, you will learn the basics of how to do brush calligraphy, mailing letters, and lettering styles. Within the book, you will also find 40 perforated cards and stationery designs that allow you to practice what you have learned and send to a friend or family member. Help your child learn the art a handwritten card or letter and how it can bring a smile to loved ones.
Bobby’s Got a Brand New Car
Getting a new car can be fun. Dreaming can also be fun. What about when you have dreamed of a brand new car for a long time? Double fun! Bobby has just bought a car with his “magic card”. See all the places he goes in his new car!
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vivian blevins says
December 24, 2017 at 9:05 PMlearn about calligraphy in happy mail.
Philip Lawrence says
December 24, 2017 at 8:41 PMI learned the the book entitled “50 Cities of the U.S.A.” has more than 2,000 facts in it.
Vikki Billings says
December 24, 2017 at 6:46 PMI love these books, they are so interesting and can teach kids some great things, I love the Happy Mail book, I think its wonderful to show kids how to communicate through the mail and bring a personal touch back to communications.
Terri S. says
December 24, 2017 at 5:54 PMThis is a great selection of books that my 2 granddaughters would enjoy reading. I think they would choose the adventure in All Aboard The Discovery to read first.
Nadine S says
December 24, 2017 at 2:44 PMIf I win these books will be a very welcome addition to a local library for the children’s collection, last in line for new acquisitions.
Kimberly Frazee says
December 24, 2017 at 1:38 PMThese are so educational but also intrigues thier lil minds. Id love to read them especially the Discovey Express
Buddy Garrett says
December 24, 2017 at 12:46 PMBooks make great presents for Christmas. I love books where you can learn something. I love the Cities and Illumanatomy.
Nancy says
December 24, 2017 at 11:31 AMBooks make great gifts! This is an interesting selection of cool books. I especially like the book Happy Mail.
Jodi Hassel says
December 24, 2017 at 10:21 AMi learned of 7 new books to get for my niece and nephew. I think that they would love them
Hesper Fry says
December 23, 2017 at 8:43 PMThis looks like a great selection books that would appeal to a lot of kids, my daughters including!
darla says
December 23, 2017 at 8:17 PMI like the first three the best because of how educational they are but with great pictures. Learning about one’s country, transportation, and health are important topics. I’d be interested in browsing and I’m sure finding, a lot more fun Quarto titles.
darla says
December 23, 2017 at 8:13 PMall aboard the discovery express is my favorite
Susan Smith says
December 23, 2017 at 4:51 PMSounds like interesting books. My nephew is really into science so I’m sure he would enjoy Illumanatomy
Darlene Cruz says
December 22, 2017 at 1:09 AMAll Aboard the Discovery Express, my grandchildren will like to discover things and enjoy the hunt.
susan smoaks says
December 21, 2017 at 6:31 AMmy kids and i really love mail so we would be excited to read happy mail. these are nice books.
Karley Moore says
December 21, 2017 at 5:38 AMI love finding new and interesting children’s books for my sister’s classroom.
Azeem Isaahaque says
December 20, 2017 at 2:21 AMI woild love these books for my son! Perfect holiday gift
Jana Leah says
December 19, 2017 at 10:09 PMMy nephew will like Bobby’s Got a Brand New Car best.
Marilyn Nawara says
December 18, 2017 at 6:29 PMTerrific selection of unique books — my grandson would really enjoy All Aboard The Discovery Express
Amanda Alvarado says
December 17, 2017 at 8:45 PMThese all look like books my daughter would enjoy reading over and over again!! I don’t know that she would be able to pick a favorite! LOL
Michelle Catallo says
December 17, 2017 at 3:47 PMMy twins would love the 50 Cities of the U.S.A. while my youngest would of course jump All Aboard the Discovery Express. Great selection!
Angela Patino says
December 17, 2017 at 11:34 AMI love finding new books and I being working on building our Christmas collection the The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker would be the perfect addition
Dorothy Johnson says
December 17, 2017 at 9:25 AMI like happy mail.
Jan Lee says
December 17, 2017 at 7:48 AMThese would be nice for both my great niece and great nephew. My great nephew would like the transportation themed books and my great niece would like the art and ballet themed books. I like the selection which can be for more than one child 🙂 I’d even like to read the Happy Mail book! LOL 🙂
Christina says
December 16, 2017 at 5:11 PMI think my son would really love all of these books but Illumanatomy is my personal favorite. I love the rainbow of colors and the illustrations.
Jennifer M says
December 16, 2017 at 11:03 AMThese books look very interesting and high quality. They would make perfect gifts for any occasion. The illustrations are also very eye catching.
Leela says
December 15, 2017 at 3:33 PMMy kids would love the 50 Cities of the U.S.A..
John Smith says
December 15, 2017 at 3:13 PMAll Aboard the Discovery Express looks like it has a lot of cool information presented in a fun way!
Lauralee Hensley says
December 15, 2017 at 12:21 PMI think each one sounds like fun to read. I think the Nutcracker one is special though because of the music you can also hear.
KENNETH OHL says
December 15, 2017 at 2:35 AMmy little niece would love these books
Lauryn R says
December 14, 2017 at 6:27 PMThese all sound like great books! My daughter would definitely love Goats of Anarchy Kids: Polly and Her Duck Costume. 🙂
Kathy Davis says
December 14, 2017 at 5:34 PMGreat variety of books. I learned that the Orchestra book actually plays music.
Mia says
December 14, 2017 at 1:52 PMWhat a range of subject matter with these books. All look so interesting.
Wendy Caddy says
December 14, 2017 at 11:28 AMAll Aboard the Discovery Express looks like a fun way to learn about transportation. I like how it incorporates solving a mystery, looking for clues, even behind flaps.
April Monty says
December 13, 2017 at 5:49 PMThese look like great books, and great gifts.
Darren Scrubb says
December 9, 2017 at 11:32 AMInteresting books that will be great Christmas gifts.