Lulu Junior's 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
By Paul Hobday / November 04, 2021
The holiday shopping season is in full swing! If you haven’t already started amassing gifts for the kids on your list, you need to get started. If last year was any indication, delivery times are likely to be extended again this year.
But that’s fine, we’ve got you covered with some amazing books from independent authors and some creative toys your kids will love. Let’s get to those holiday shopping ideas!
Books For Kids
We’re featuring six books from amazing Lulu authors that your kids are sure to love.
On The Loose
A curious lizard slips into a house and instantly realizes he is in the wrong place. Trapped indoors, the mischievous lizard is unstoppable! This little reptile causes every room to be turned upside down. All of the family members, and even a few pets join in the chase. Will the lizard ever escape?! If something like this ever happens at your house, your children will have learned a few "Rescue Tips" about how to safely catch Mother Nature--and carefully let her go back outside where she belongs.
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Archiesaurus
Archiesaurus is a story packed with adventure and meaning that encourages children to build emotional resilience. It starts with Archie, a young boy who finds his dinosaur friend, Ruby, in his own backyard! They travel to a magical world where they face various challenges and find delicious rewards along the way. Most of all, Ruby discovers new things about herself in the most unlikely places with the help of Archie’s friendship, imagination and a wooden spoon.
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The Hungry Letter taa
When someone is hungry, they are not the same. Let's see how the letter taa changes when it joins its friends to make food. The Hungry Letter taa - A story about a letter in the Arabic Alphabet.
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Children's Writing Prompt & Activity Journal
Welcome to Creative Writing Prompts for Children!We hope this book will inspire you to write and explore new worlds! You will have the chance to write poems, be your own reporter, write and draw comics and so much more!There are no rules for this book. There is plenty of space in to write, but you can also write on a computer or your own paper. You can start at the back, the front or in the middle! If you don’t feel inspired by a prompt, make one of your own! Tell your friends about Creative Writing Prompts too! Some terms to help you out:Fiction: Anything that you write that is not true. A made-up story.Nonfiction: Anything that you write that is true. This is about something that really did happen.Fan Fiction: Writing in which you take characters that other people have written, and imagine them saying and doing things that are normal for their character to do.Flash Fiction: A made up story that is very short (usually fewer than 500 words) Syllable: The number of beats. a mouth full of words. So, for example the word Syll-a-ble (clap each time you stop) has 3 syllables. Lamp has only one. You clap when saying lamp and it is only one beat. Video Game Vid-e-o game has 4. If this is still confusing, try to use a Youtube video that explains it. We hope you are inspired to write amazing stories, poems and comics!
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Micahdoodles OFF-ROAD Coloring Book
Micah is an CARtoonist who loves to draw vehicles. This 20 page coloring book is a collection of OFF-ROAD vehicles cartooned by him. It contains fun, creative 4x4 vehicles that kids and adults will enjoy coloring. This book makes a great Christmas stocking stuffer or present for any vehicle enthusiast. See more of his work at micahdoodles.com
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I Did NOT Choose This Adventure
More of a cheesemonger than a warmonger, Reggie never imagines leaving the Kingdom until the swashbuckling Princess Chelseanna has other plans. Can Reggie claim victory over marauding mermaids, gregarious griffins, and woebegone warriors, or will he bumble into buffoonery and fail the Princess?
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Storytelling Accessories
If your kids are pumped about creating their own stories, these accessories are perfect to help keep them excited about writing.
Write & Wipe Alphabet Practice Cards
Kids build alphabet skills letter by letter—with write & wipe cards they can use again and again! Each card has a familiar image that begins with a different letter, plus ruled baselines and dotted starter lines for printing upper- and lowercase letters. There’s even a word at the bottom to reinforce letter sounds! Set includes 26 cards; each measures 9" x 12". Write & wipe markers sold separately.
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TIP for Kids | Children's Training Pencil
TIP for KIDS is the best children's pencil you will find! Every part of The Infinity Pencil for Kids has been designed to aid in learning to write. From the very beginning, TIP for Kids will help aid in a correct writing grip, reduce frustration from breaking writing points and is still erasable!
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Original Buddha Board
THE ORIGINAL BUDDHA BOARD: Here's the original, genuine, superior quality, authentic Buddha Board, made with only the finest high-quality materials. Your complete Buddha Board Kit includes: Buddha Board "canvas" (12" high x 9" wide x 1/4" thick), sturdy waterproof stand, complete with a roomy reservoir for water & separate grooves for holding both the board & brush and a premium bamboo paintbrush with thick, ultra-soft bristles.
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Travel 50 States Journal for Kids
Are you looking for the perfect keepsake to encourage your child to journal their travels through the 50 states? The Travel 50 States Journal for Kids is an engaging journal providing opportunities for coloring, drawing, and writing about travel experiences. Each state has two dedicated pages to record, rate, and route trips. Use the checklists to track visits to each state, National Park, and Junior Ranger badges received.
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Getting Creative
Finally, we’ve got a few more gift ideas to help your kids explore their creativity.
Wooden Desktop Easel with Drawer and Palette
Arteza’s Wooden Desktop Easel with Drawer and Palette make creating anywhere possible. The sturdy beech wood construction is made of naturally strong and durable beech wood which will remain a dependable place to create for years to come. Our wooden desktop easel, measuring 13.4”x10.3”x2” is a portable size for artists of all ages to carry with them. This convenient premium table top easel features a three compartment drawer, for your art supplies. Keep your pencils, paint brushes, paints, and water brushes neatly tucked away in your attached handy supply drawer.
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Trace-N-Draw Projector
Pop in a slide, dim the lights and project amazing, traceable images onto paper! Kids can choose from over 80 images—from a bear to a fire truck—then color them in any way they like! The sturdy plastic projector comes complete with 6 slides, a pencil and paper. Projector measures 16" tall and requires 3 “C” batteries (not included).
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Junior Artist: Global Art & Celebrations
Unleash your junior artists and global art explorer all in one with Junior Artist Play pack. Kids ages 3 to 5 express their creativity through fun art projects like creating crowns bedazzled for global celebrations and painting their own canvas art. This play-and-learn bundle comes with activity booklets, art supplies, stickers, trading cards, and a world map. Unleash your junior artist and global art explorer all in one!
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Hey Clay - Animals
Become a professional clay artist! The 18 cans of high-quality clay included in this vibrant set are soft, lightweight, non-sticky, nontoxic, and stain-free - Perfect for young artists taking their first step into the magical world of clay creativity. The fun starts once you download the free app and gain full access using the promo code included in the box. Pick one of the six animal characters - Piggy, Horse, Cow, Doggie, Sheep, or Rabbit. Then, follow along with the interactive 3D step-by-step instructions to masterfully mold it, one simple shape at a time. As kids create, they learn useful techniques - rolling perfect spheres, cylinders, facial features, textures, and more - until finally, once the last model is built, they can't wait to try inventing their own characters!
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