PB Debut Troupe 21 Holiday Gift Guide!
It’s gift-giving time!
What are you getting the readers on your list?
PB Debut Troupe 21 has lots of great recommendations.
Get ready to wow your friends and family with these creative, memorable pairings!
BLOB + Art Supplies
Looking for a gift for fans of WHAT IF, PIG and TINY T. REX? BLOB, by Anne Appert, is perfect for readers who love to do a little bit of everything and for readers who have trouble deciding what they would like to do. If your reader is a fan of humor and heart, they will enjoy this indeterminate creature who decides to be the best thing of all: themself. Pair it with your favorite kid-friendly art supplies for a one-of-a-kind present this season.
To buy a signed copy of BLOB: Order from Words and put a note with your order (including any names you would like it signed to)
For other places to buy BLOB: Click HERE
Holidays are the perfect time to talk about family stories and traditions. A great conversation-starter is to read picture book biography CHILD OF THE FLOWER-SONG PEOPLE: LUZ JIMÉNEZ, DAUGHTER OF THE NAHUA by Gloria Amescua and illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh in his unique pre-Columbian style. Luz Jiménez's life shows the importance of being proud of your culture, family and stories—being proud of who you are. It’s also a thoughtful gift for teachers and their classroom libraries. Add this colorful piñata made by Mexican artists for memorable fun for the holidays! Don’t forget the candy!
To buy CHILD OF THE FLOWER-SONG PEOPLE: Click HERE
DANCING WITH DADDY + Party Light
New picture book DANCING WITH DADDY by Anitra Rowe Schulte, illustrated by Ziyue Chen, is a great gift for readers who love dancing and family stories, and for elementary school teachers and their classroom libraries. Readers who enjoyed HELLO GOODBYE DOG and HOW DO YOU DANCE? will enjoy this book, which publishes Dec. 1, just in time for the holidays. A sound-activated party light is the perfect item to pair with DANCING WITH DADDY, so readers can have their own dance session at home!
To buy a signed copy of DANCING WITH DADDY: Order from Harvey’s Tales and put a note with your order (including any names you would like it signed to)
For other places to buy DANCING WITH DADDY: Click HERE
FIRST DAY OF UNICORN SCHOOL + Plush Toys
Have a unicorn enthusiast in the house? FIRST DAY OF UNICORN SCHOOL, by Jess Hernandez, illustrated by Mariano Epelbaum, is a great choice. Pair it with a set of unicorn pajamas or a case of unicorn (and faux unicorn) plush toys for a great theme gift.
For places to buy FIRST DAY OF UNICORN SCHOOL: Click HERE
FREAKY, FUNKY FISH + Aquarium Lamp
For readers who love PINK IS FOR BLOBFISH, we suggest Debra Kempf Shumaker's FREAKY, FUNKY FISH: ODD FACTS ABOUT FASCINATING FISH, illustrated by Claire Powell, paired with this fun aquarium lamp - what a great gift!
For places to buy FREAKY, FUNKY FISH: Click HERE
FLY + Jump Rope
Coming soon, FLY by Brittany J. Thurman, illustrated by Anna Cunha, is an inspirational and joyful picture book gift to young readers in the pursuit of their incredible dreams. If you've read SULWE by Lupita Nyong'o and I’M GONNA PUSH THROUGH! by Jasmyn Wright, you will love FLY, which publishes on Jan. 11, 2022! A great after-holiday gift, reach new heights by grabbing a jump rope and art supplies to pair with FLY!
To pre-order FLY: Click HERE
GOOD NIGHT, OPPY! + NASA T-shirt
GOOD NIGHT, OPPY! by James McGowan, illustrated by Graham Carter, is perfect for science lovers, STEAM enthusiasts or teachers and librarians building a library for little learners. And don't forget Mars enthusiasts. It's the perfect gift when paired with a trendy NASA shirt!
For places to buy GOOD NIGHT, OPPY!: Click HERE
HAPPY DREAMS, LITTLE BUNNY + Stuffed Animal Friends
THE RUNAWAY BUNNY for a new generation, HAPPY DREAMS, LITTLE BUNNY by Leah Hong is a perfect gift for young readers whose imaginations soar at bedtime. With a hint of Interrupting Chicken and a dash of I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK readers will enjoy sharing this tender bedtime story together. Pair it with a stuffed bunny and stuffed elephant friend for a dreamy holiday gift.
For places to buy HAPPY DREAMS, LITTLE BUNNY: Click HERE
SECRET, SECRET AGENT GUY + Spy Kit
SECRET, SECRET AGENT GUY by Kira Bigwood, illustrated by Celia Krampien, is the perfect gift for those who like some action and suspense with their bedtime story. Set to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, this lullaby for little spies has everything a 007-year old could want… a covert operation, gadgets galore, code words and even an unexpected double-cross. Fans of ODD SQUAD and INSPECTOR GADGET are sure to enjoy this book, which pairs perfectly with an official kid spy kit! This message will self-destruct in 3…2…1…
For places to buy SECRET, SECRET AGENT GUY: Click HERE
T. REXES CAN’T TIE THEIR SHOES + Dinosaur Stuffed Animal
T. REXES CAN’T TIE THEIR SHOES by Anna Lazowski, illustrated by Steph Laberis, is a great gift for kids learning the alphabet, who love silly pictures of animals doing ridiculous things. The different activities in the book will motivate kids to try new things, and the list of things animals can do at the back is packed with fun facts kids love. Perfect for fans of WE DON’T EAT OUR CLASSMATES and I DON’T WANT TO BE A FROG. The book is great to give with a dinosaur stuffy!
For places to buy T. REXES CAN’T TIE THEIR SHOES: Click HERE
TELL SOMEONE + Sketchbook
For readers who enjoyed DON'T HUG DOUG, Debra Shumaker's TELL SOMEONE, illustrated by Tristan Yuvienco, makes a great gift. And if talking about their feelings is hard, pairing the book with a sketchbook, so they can draw their feelings, makes a powerful gift combination.
For places to buy TELL SOMEONE: Click HERE
TURTLE IN A TREE + Turtle Toy
TURTLE IN A TREE by Neesha Hudson is a lighthearted story showing the importance of understanding someone else’s perspective, and admitting when you’re not all the way right. Readers who enjoy humorous books like CHILDREN MAKE TERRIBLE PETS by Peter Brown and I DON’T WANT TO BE A FROG by Dev Petty and Mike Boldt will appreciate this laugh-out-loud friendship book. Perfect for the dog (or turtle) lover in your life! If you’re looking for something to pair with this book, check out this adorable handcrafted turtle toy!
For places to buy TURTLE IN A TREE: Click HERE
