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Christmas gifts for sciencey kids:
1. Book of Wonders
This hardback picture book has loads of facts and details on all sorts of amazing features of God’s universe – from space to the human body, sea life to geography. It’s hard to age, as the large size and colourful spreads would engage a keen 3-4 year old, but the information would keep an interested 10-11 year old happy too!
2. God made the dinosaurs
This is a book for the true dinosaur enthusiasts! I would suggest 4-10 years would be a rough age marker for this one. There is certainly a lot more depth to the information contained here – even a dinosaur-obsessed toddler might find this book a little overwhelming. But 4-5 years old would be a great age to start with this book.
3. That’s a good question!
Perfect for all primary-aged kids – or any kid asking interesting questions, from ‘Were there dinosaurs on the ark?’, to ‘Will my pet go to heaven?’.
4. How great is our God – 100 indescribable devotions about God and Science
A lovely book of devotions, featuring a Bible verse, an amazing scientific fact about nature, the earth, space or life in general, a Biblical lesson based on that fact, and some incredible photos.
5. God’s Cosmic Cookbook
This book goes into a lot of depth about how the universe was created (or what we know so far…) – with God right at the centre, as the master ‘chef’. Definitely a book for keen 8-12s.
6. 101 Great Big Questions about God and Science
A lovely book featuring prominent scientists with a Christian faith answering all sorts of interesting scientific and philosophical questions. Great for all primary-aged kids, with a focus on the older years, 8-11s.
Christmas gifts for history-buff kids:
1. Charles Babbage and the Curious Computer
This graphic novel is a fun (and fairly short) read for 7-11s. A group of modern-day schoolkids go back in time with their teacher to learn about Charles Babbage and his friends, who were responsible for some of the most important scientific advancements of the nineteenth century. More importantly, the children discover how Charles’ work was defined by his faith.
2. The Hiding Place
My boys couldn’t put this down when we read it together this year! This isn’t one for the faint-hearted, as anyone who knows the story of the Ten Booms will know, but for those who can stomach it, it’s an important, exciting and faith-building read set in WW2. The pictures are fabulous, and the text has enough detail to make this a really gripping read, whilst also being an abridged version of the original.
3. Why did slavery end?
This detailed book for 8-11s explains not only the role of Christians in the abolition of slavery, but also the history of slavery, why the Bible says it’s wrong, and the sad truth that slavery still exists today in many places.
4. ‘Do great things for God’ series
We love this series of female Christians from various parts of history! They’re beautifully illustrated and succinctly written for the 4-8 age group, with just enough text on each page to give a good insight into each woman’s life and ministry.
5. God’s Bible Timeline
This is the most beautiful, helpful reference book for Christian families. It’s hardback, with fantastic colour photos and lots of descriptive text to unlock the historical, archaeological and cultural context of biblical events. There are loads of timelines throughout the book, which show other world events so you can see what was happening around the time of your favourite bible stories.
Christmas gifts for 4-7 year olds:
1. The Beginning Pop-up Book
This is such a beautiful pop-up book which is sure to be a much-loved keepsake for many years to come! Even some of the text boxes unfold to reveal additional pop-up elements. It’s been put together lovingly by hand, and would make a gorgeous Christmas present for a child who is able to be gentle with such a delicate, special book.
2. Seek and Find series
These are such fun, engaging books for this age group! Each page features a different bible story, with loads of different objects or characters to find in the fantastically-busy illustrations. It’s a great series with which to while away time in the doctor’s waiting room or at a restaurant before the food comes. They keep kids entertained for ages – all whilst embedding key bible stories!
3. Animals of Eden Valley series
These are brilliant books, helping small people understand big questions. I love the exploration of these questions that each book contains – it’s not just a pat answer, but a really thorough explanation of what we do and don’t know. The text is in rhyme, and the illustrations bring it to life.
4. Tales that Tell the Truth
This is such a solid set of books for 4-8 year olds – you can’t go wrong, whichever title you buy! The books cover Old and New Testament stories, as well as the Christmas and Easter stories. With hardback covers and beautiful illustrations throughout, they make brilliant gifts for the kids in your life.
5. Mighty Girl, Mighty God series
My Mighty Girl, Mighty God series tells the amazing stories of women in the Bible using beautiful rhyming language and engaging illustrations by Andy Gray. If you want to develop gender equality in your child’s heart, make sure it’s on their shelf!
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