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Our holiday gift guide is here! If you are trying to find the perfect gift, the Annick Gift Guide is here to help! Whether it is your child who is learning to read for the first time, your teenager who is a picky reader, or your friend who only reads non-fiction, browse our gift guide to discover amazing books for anyone on your list. Please click each book title to be directed to the book page and click the "Shop Local" button to find out which indie bookstore near you has the book in stock. Happy Gifting!

Award-winning books make perfect gifts! If you are looking for the perfect gift for your special someone, you can't go wrong with some of our most buzzed-about and award-winning books of 2023!

• Sky Wolf's Call: The Gift of Indigenous Knowledge by Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy Lowinger
• My Name Is Saajin Singh by Kuljinder Kaur Brar, illustrated by Samrath Kaur
• She Holds Up the Stars by Sandra Laronde

Are you looking for a new early chapter book series that will get your child hooked on reading for life? Look no further, we have not one but two great options! 

The Salma Series

• Salma Makes a Home by Danny Ramadan, illustrated by Anna Bron
• Salma Writes a Book by Danny Ramadan, illustrated by Anna Bron

The Nguyen Kids

• The Secret of the Jade Bangle by Linda Trinh, illustrated by Clayton Nguyen
• The Power of the Pearl Earrings by Linda Trinh, illustrated by Clayton Nguyen
• The Mystery of the Painted Fan by Linda Trinh, illustrated by Clayton Nguyen
• The Journey of the Ancestors’ Gifts by Linda Trinh, illustrated by Clayton Nguyen

Looking to spark your child's imagination? Explore these captivating books perfect for nurturing creativity and curiosity.

• Mehndi Boy by Zain Bandali, illustrated by Jani Balakumar
• The Power of Style: How Fashion and Beauty Are Being Used to Reclaim Cultures by Christian Allaire

Gift the wonder of knowledge and environmental awareness to young minds! Explore our curated list of non-fiction books for kids, providing insightful journeys into the fascinating world of the environment and inspiring a love for the planet.

• Space on Earth: How Thinking Like an Astronaut Can Help Save the Planet by Dr. Dave Williams and Linda Pruessen, illustrated by Sho Uehara
• Evolution Under Pressure: How We Change Nature and How Nature Changes Us by Yolanda Ridge, illustrated by Dane Thibeault

Looking for a gift that combines stunning visuals with captivating tales for memorable read-aloud moments? Discover these enchanting picture books, where vibrant illustrations and engaging stories come together to create a perfect gift for young imaginations.

• Sam Francisco, King of the Disco by Sarah Tagholm, illustrated by Binny Talib
• The Words We Share, written and illustrated by Jack Wong
• Walking Together by Elder Dr. Albert Marshall & Louise Zimanyi, illustrated by Emily Kewageshig
• Âmî Osâwâpikones (Dear Dandelion) by SJ Okemow

Searching for the ideal gift for a young adult reader? Dive into this diverse list of young adult books that promise something for every taste, making them perfect for any reader on your list.

• When It All Syncs Up by Maya Ameyaw
• The Queen of Junk Island by Alexandra Mae Jones
• A House Unsettled by Trynne Delaney

Are your kids ready for the excitement of independent reading? Gift the joy of literacy with our selection of early reader books, perfect for those thrilling first steps into the world of reading on their own.

• The Paper Bag Princess Early Reader By Robert Munsch, illustrated by Michael Martchenko
• I Have to Go Early Reader by Robert Munsch, illustrated by Michael Martchenko
• Pigs Early Reader by Robert Munsch, illustrated by Michael Martchenko
• Thomas’ Snowsuit Early Reader by Robert Munsch, illustrated by Michael Martchenko
• Angela’s Airplane Early Reader by Robert Munsch, illustrated by Michael Martchenko
• The Fire Station Early Reader by Robert Munsch, illustrated by Michael Martchenko
• Mud Puddle Early Reader by Robert Munsch, illustrated by Michael Martchenko
• Murmel, Murmel, Murmel Early Reader by Robert Munsch, illustrated by Michael Martchenko
• Mortimer Early Reader by Robert Munsch, illustrated by Michael Martchenko

Looking for the ultimate gift of endless adventures? Explore our newly designed Munsch treasury, a delightful collection of multiple stories in one magical package, perfect for sparking the imagination and creating lasting memories.

• 5 Tremendously Silly Munsch Stories by Robert Munsch, illustrated by Michael Martchenko

Do your young readers judge books by their covers? Gift them stories as captivating as the artwork with our curated list, where engaging tales await beneath every enticing cover.

• stay up: racism, resistance, and reclaiming Black freedom by Khodi Dill, illustrated by stylo starr
• The Wolf Suit by Sid Sharp
• Dragging Mason County by Curtis Campbell