Gift a love of reading to the child in your life this Christmas. Scottish Book Trust’s Shop(this link will open in a new window) offers a delightful range of book-themed gifts for children, designed to inspire young readers and spark their imaginations.
Whether they’re already an avid reader or need a little encouragement, love quietly colouring in or prefer a raucous game, there’s something for every child in our Shop – plus, the proceeds from every purchase help to fund our charity’s mission of changing lives with books.
Little ones who love going to Bookbug Sessions will be delighted to unwrap their very own Bookbug soft toy on Christmas morning. Available in two sizes, this adorable toy is perfect for offering familiar comfort to a child and encouraging creative play when you’re enjoying songs and rhymes together at home.
This adorable colouring book invites little ones to add their own imagination to Eric Carle’s beloved artworks. Perfect for helping develop their fine motor skills, inspiring a love of art, and keeping them busy at home or on the go.
For the child who stays up late reading under their covers, or always begs for ‘one more page’, the ‘I read past my bedtime’ pin badge makes a perfect gift or stocking filler. Made from soft enamel, it’s an adorable way for a child to show their love of books to the world.
Join your favourite characters from The Gruffalo series with this collection of board books based on the best-selling picture book. As well as providing entertainment, they help little ones learn about colours, numbers, opposites and animals through the story and artwork.
Any child who enjoys a challenge will love our literary double-sided jigsaw puzzles, which feature stunning illustrations and extracts from beloved stories including Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Alice in Wonderland. Ideal for enjoying together on a rainy day or to wind down before bed.
Budding young artists and comic book fans will simply adore this Beano Build-a-Comic Kit, which contains everything they need to create their very own comic strips: templates, stickers, colourful pens, and much more. The step-by-step guide will help them draw their favourite characters and even invent their own – the possibilities are endless!
Fans of Bookbug, and cuddles, will be delighted to unwrap their very own Squishy Bookbug on Christmas morning. Ultra-soft and ultra-squeezable, this cushion features Bookbug’s friendly face, cute antennae and even a miniture book stored in the dungree pocket! Perfect for bringing delight to any child’s reading session.
Double the games, double the fun! The whole family will enjoy the two games contained within this box, both inspired by Judith Kerr’s beloved story Mog. There’s an old favourite, dominoes, made all the more fun with familiar characters on their pieces; and an exciting board game in which you’ll help Mog escape from the Big Bad Dog! Excellent for helping children develop their motor and problem solving skills.
More than a simple board game, the White Rabbit’s Scavenger Hunt allows you to create a scavenger hunt around your own house! Teams race to solve the 40 cryptic clues which lead to household items, collecting hidden keys along the way. Suitable for player 6 and above, it makes a brilliant way to create family fun at Christmas.
Book subscription: Brilliant illustrated books for 3–5-year-olds
What could be better than sharing a love of reading with a child in your life? Our monthly children’s book subscription for 3–5-year-olds offers a treasure trove of picture books, exclusively chosen by our Bookbug team. Children will love receiving the mystery box each month, which contains one or two beautifully wrapped books, as well as postcards to help get the most out of them. Available in 3- or 6-month subscription options.
This gorgeous set brings with it the promise of hours of interactive rhyming fun, containing six finger puppets and a book of the beloved nursery rhymes that inspired them. The puppets are fantastic for helping little ones develop their motor skills and hand-eye coordination through imagination and storytelling.
