Books & Guides to offer as a gift | Giftideas.ca https://giftideas.ca/books-guides/ A selection of unique & original gift ideas! Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:17:59 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 The mushroom fan club https://giftideas.ca/the-mushroom-fan-club/ https://giftideas.ca/the-mushroom-fan-club/#respond Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:57:00 +0000 https://giftideas.ca/?p=13166 Why we like this gift Author Elise Gravel writes exceptional Canadian children’s books. Subjects, illustrations and texts are always very […]

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Author Elise Gravel writes exceptional Canadian children’s books. Subjects, illustrations and texts are always very interesting for children.

The Mushroom fan club takes the children on a magical tour of the forest floor to examine some of our favourite alien mushrooms closely. Many mushroom specimens are so strange that they seem to come from another planet or galaxy. 

The autor shares her knowledge of this fascinating kingdom by bringing each species to life. I’ts a beautifully illustrated book to give to a child

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  • 4 years old +
  • 56 pages
  • Élise Gravel
  • English

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Killer underwear invasion! https://giftideas.ca/killer-underwear-invasion/ https://giftideas.ca/killer-underwear-invasion/#respond Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:10:00 +0000 https://giftideas.ca/killer-underwear-invasion/ Why we like this gift Author Elise Gravel writes exceptional Canadian children’s books. Subjects, illustrations and texts are always very […]

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Author Elise Gravel writes exceptional Canadian children’s books. Subjects, illustrations and texts are always very interesting for children.

Killer underwear invasion is about fake news, disinformation and conspiracy theories. This book will become a great tool to help children learn how to tell if a news or story is true or false.

Can peanuts give you super strength? Were unicorns discovered on the moon? Did Martians really invade New Jersey? These are just a few examples kids will learn!

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  • Ages 8 to 12
  • 104 pages
  • Hardcover

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A Potato on a bike – Elise Gravel https://giftideas.ca/a-potato-on-a-bike-book-elise-gravel/ https://giftideas.ca/a-potato-on-a-bike-book-elise-gravel/#respond Sun, 07 Jan 2024 11:05:00 +0000 https://giftideas.ca/a-potato-on-a-bike-book-elise-gravel/ Why we like this gift Gift idea description

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I’m hungry – Book https://giftideas.ca/im-hungry-book/ https://giftideas.ca/im-hungry-book/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 03:10:00 +0000 https://giftideas.ca/im-hungry-book/ Why we like this gift Gift idea description

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Snoop Dogg Cook Book https://giftideas.ca/snoop-dogg-cook-book/ https://giftideas.ca/snoop-dogg-cook-book/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:30:00 +0000 https://giftideas.ca/?p=13756 Why we like this gift From Crook to Cook, the highly anticipated cook book and recipe book by Snoop Dogg […]

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From Crook to Cook, the highly anticipated cook book and recipe book by Snoop Dogg is a fun, unique gift for fans of Snoop who love to cook!

This book features 50 recipes from Snoops’ very own collection from soul food to new takes on the old classics. There are even sweet treat recipes and gin recipies to discover! 

Fans of the Emmy-nominated Martha and Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party show will be excited by the chance to read through and try out some of Snoops amazing recipes. 

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  • Author: Snoop Dogg and Ryan Ford
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Size: 19.5 x 23.5 cm
  • Pages: 198 pages
  • ISBN: 9781452179612

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The Ultimate Excuse Generator https://giftideas.ca/the-ultimate-excuse-generator/ https://giftideas.ca/the-ultimate-excuse-generator/#respond Sun, 05 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://giftideas.ca/the-ultimate-excuse-generator/ Why we like this gift If you know someone who is always coming up with excuses this is a funny, […]

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If you know someone who is always coming up with excuses this is a funny, quirky gift to give them!

The Ultimate Excuse Generator book by Mike Barfield is a vibrant and fun flipbook with over 60 million excellent excuses for all occasions. The recipient can have so much fun flipping through coming up with hilarious and wacky excuses just for fun or even to use in real life when needed.

Novelty, fun gifts like this are always a winner and guaranteed to bring a laugh and a smile to your friends, family or even work colleagues! When someone says ‘Give me one excuse’, now they can give them millions. 

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  • Author: Mike Barfield
  • Publisher: Laurence King PublishingISBN  9781786275240
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Size: 238 x 62mm
  • 80 pages
  • 60 million excuses

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Precious Planet : a user’s manual for curious earthlings https://giftideas.ca/precious-planet-a-users-manual-for-curious-earthlings/ https://giftideas.ca/precious-planet-a-users-manual-for-curious-earthlings/#respond Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://giftideas.ca/precious-planet-a-users-manual-for-curious-earthlings/ Why we like this gift Explore the fascinating illustrations of  Sarah Tavernier and Alexandre Verhille as they take you on […]

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Explore the fascinating illustrations of  Sarah Tavernier and Alexandre Verhille as they take you on a journey of the earths wonders from the earth’s crust, the continents we live on to the oceans in between. The author Emmanuelle Figueras brings the reader on an exploration of geography, looking after the Earth and eachother while also showing children the importance of sustainability and conservation.

From fascinating facts to eye catching explorative illustrations, this book is a great way to teach children about the earth and much more. Books are always a great gift for kids, having a great book like this at home means they can have a break from screen time or it can be a fun reading activity on rainy days. 

Gift idea description

  • Text: Emmanuelle Figueras
  • Illustrations: Sarah Tavernier and Alexandre Verhille
  • Editor: Gestalten
  • Language: English
  • ISBN: 9783899558371
  • Format: 27 × 37 cm
  • Features: Full color, hardcover
  • 48 pages
  • 7-11 years

 

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Horizontal parenting – How to entertain your kid while lying down https://giftideas.ca/horizontal-parenting-book/ https://giftideas.ca/horizontal-parenting-book/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:15:00 +0000 https://giftideas.ca/horizontal-parenting-book/ Why we like this gift This funny parenting book gives you 50 hilarious and effective activities to keep the kids […]

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This funny parenting book gives you 50 hilarious and effective activities to keep the kids entertained while you’re lying down.

This book is a great gift for parents of young children. A little bit of humour never killed anyone! Give it to the exhausted parents in your circle.

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  • 121 pages
  • Hardcover
  • 50 fun games to play with toddlers and children while lying down

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Christmas Advent Book https://giftideas.ca/christmas-advent-book/ https://giftideas.ca/christmas-advent-book/#respond Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:41:14 +0000 https://giftideas.ca/?p=12992 Why we like this gift The lead up to Christmas will feel even more magical with this beautifully illustrated Advent […]

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The lead up to Christmas will feel even more magical with this beautifully illustrated Advent Book! Each day, you can discover a fun activity to explore with loved ones from delicious recipes for tasty home baked treats to carol singing, crafting and lots more.

These fun filled Christmas activities are a great way to include all the family in the holidays whether it is reading one of the wonderfully illustrated stories, playing games or discovering new traditions, there is something for everyone. This Advent Book is sure to make Christmas moments to remember. 

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  • Illustrated by Katie Hickey
  • Suitable for ages 5+
  • Size: 8 1/2 x 11 1/4 in
  • 72 pages

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Let’s Play Indoors – Children’s Activity Book https://giftideas.ca/lets-play-indoors-childrens-activity-book/ https://giftideas.ca/lets-play-indoors-childrens-activity-book/#respond Sun, 01 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://giftideas.ca/lets-play-indoors-childrens-activity-book/ Why we like this gift ‘Let’s Play Indoors’ is the perfect book to have on hand for those days when […]

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‘Let’s Play Indoors’ is the perfect book to have on hand for those days when the weather doesn’t permit the kids to play outsdie or even for days when you want to have some screen free time.

This book by Ryan Eyers and Rachel Victoria Hillis is packed full of lots of fun ideas to keep everyone busy and active within the home. Kids can choose an erray of activities from homemade costume dress up ideas to paper masks, shadow puppet shows and more! 

Arts and craft activities like these can fill hours of time while also being inspiring and creating great memories within the home at playtime.

Gift idea description

  • Text: Ryan Eyers
  • Illustrations: Rachel Victoria Hillis
  • Editor: Little GestaltenFormat: 21 × 26 cm
  • Features: Hardcover, full color, stitch bound
  • 48 pages with over 20 traditional craft ideas
  • Suitable for ages 5-9 years

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Who invented this? Smart people and their bright ideas https://giftideas.ca/who-invented-this-smart-people-bright-ideas/ https://giftideas.ca/who-invented-this-smart-people-bright-ideas/#respond Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://giftideas.ca/who-invented-this-smart-people-bright-ideas/ Why we like this gift We’re surrounded by so many things invented by so many clever people that we don’t […]

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We’re surrounded by so many things invented by so many clever people that we don’t always know they exist. From inventors to scientists, engineers and more, many things come from the smartest brains! Who first imagined the light bulb? Who is Marie Curie? And why did she win two Nobel Prizes?

This children’s book is a visual journey through many of the classic inventions around us and their inventors. Who invented this? is a fascinating book that takes the child on a journey through time to discover more about their surroundings and origins.

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  • Ages 7 to 11
  • 96 pages
  • Hardcover
  • English

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The furious notebook https://giftideas.ca/the-furious-notebook/ https://giftideas.ca/the-furious-notebook/#respond Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:15:00 +0000 https://giftideas.ca/the-furious-notebook/ Why we like this gift Rage and anger aren’t always pretty. On the other hand, it can be a more […]

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Rage and anger aren’t always pretty. On the other hand, it can be a more than justified feeling! This guided journal lets you complain, get angry, curse, get indignant and much more.

You might as well do it all in one place! A great gift for someone who needs to get out the bad stuff more often in order to avoid building up anger.

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  • 160 pages
  • Softcover
  • English

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Camellia Sinensis: Tea, History, Terroirs, Varieties https://giftideas.ca/camelia-sinensis-tea-history/ https://giftideas.ca/camelia-sinensis-tea-history/#respond Mon, 14 Dec 2015 18:00:00 +0000 https://giftideas.ca/?p=3257 Why we like this gift A history of tea! This beautiful second edition of the very popular Tea: History, Terroirs, […]

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A history of tea! This beautiful second edition of the very popular Tea: History, Terroirs, Varieties, from Camellia Sinensis, is the perfect gift for any tea virtuoso. Rich with detail and covering tea producing regions from all over the world including China, Taiwan, India, and Japan, this book is as much travel book as it is a book of teas. Take your senses on a trip through Asia and admire the scientific properties of the world’s favourite drink! 

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  • Firefly Books, 2011
  • 272 pages

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