Choosing a children’s gift that ignites their interests can be easy. Start with what they love, and the rest takes care of itself. Here's our pick of the best Collins books by interest, to help you find the perfect gift for every young reader on your Christmas list.
Best Christmas gift for a child who loves space: Space Traveller's Handbook
Written by experts at the National Space Centre, this book answers the questions that really matter - how does a rocket work? What happens on launch day? And, perhaps most importantly, how do you use the toilet in space? Packed with fascinating facts, amazing photographs, and a hands-on science experiment in every chapter, it's the perfect gift for budding space travellers!
Best Christmas gift for a child who loves animals: Dangerous Animals Survival Guide
Written by wildlife filmmaker Sam Hume, this gripping guide introduces fifty of the most dangerous animals on the planet, from how they attack to the conservation challenges they face. Equal parts thrilling and thought-provoking, it's perfect for aspiring zoologists aged 9 and up.
Best Christmas gift for a child who loves football: Football Clubs of England and Scotland
A pocket-sized treasure trove of football knowledge for fans aged 7 and up. Covering every club in the English and Scottish leagues, it's packed with facts, stats, and quizzes to keep young fans on their toes. Compact enough for a stocking, it's the perfect companion for any moment a young fan needs their football fix.
Best Christmas gift for a child who loves history: All About Ancient Egypt
For children aged 7 and up who are fascinated by the ancient world, this is a wonderful place to start. Children can uncover the secrets of incredible tombs and temples, explore fascinating gods and goddesses, and discover what daily life was really like along the banks of the Nile. It's the perfect gift for inquisitive kids who love history.
The All About series has plenty more to explore, from Dinosaurs and Rocks and Minerals to Earthquakes and Volcanoes, The Human Body, and Science. Each book is packed with the brilliant facts, stats, and expert Q&As.
Best Christmas gift for a child who loves geography: World Tour and Flags of the World
Two brilliant books for young explorers who love maps, flags, and faraway places. World Tour takes children aged 9 and up on a whirlwind continent-by-continent adventure, while the pocket-sized Flags of the World challenges children aged 7 and up to discover every country flag from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Together, they make an exciting gift for any child who loves exploring the wonders of the world.
Best Christmas gift for a child who loves poetry: Daniel Thompson Poetry Books
Three beautifully illustrated hardbacks for children who love the magic of words. Outside In: Nature Poems explores the natural world through verse. Being You: Poems of Positivity uplifts and inspires and All of Me: A Poem for Every Emotion gently helps children make sense of their feelings. Meaningful gifts that will be read and reread long after Christmas is over.