Credit: Disney Parks BlogWith just a couple of weeks of holiday shopping left, you might have a few last-minute gifts to find before holiday festivities commence. Disney Publishing released a gift guide for this year, which includes a list of book ideas that would make great gifts for all ages, perfect for anyone on your list this year.
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In the book “Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks: Celebrations Around the World from Fall to Winter,” you can find holiday installations at every Disney Park worldwide. This was captured by researchers, writers, and photographers who visited these Parks, logging more than 180,000 miles.
The Star Wars-themed book “The High Republic: The Quest for the Hidden City” is a journey into the Star Wars universe, where we travel to a planet that is haunted by mythical monsters. This setting takes place long before the Clone Wars or the Empire.
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In the book “Disney Cautionary Tales” by Ridley Pearson (who also created the “Kingdom Keepers” series), readers will find Disney villains throughout this collection of scary tales.
Fans will be introduced to a more mysterious version of New Orleans in “A Twisted Tale: Almost There,” which is the 13th story in the New York Times best-selling series “A Twisted Tale,” which shows fans different versions of their favorite Disney stories and universes.
Another spooky book that readers can enjoy is “Long Live the Pumpkin Queen,” a book featuring Sally Skellington in which she learns how to both be true to herself and save Halloween Town.
Other books centered on the Parks and Resorts include “Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World,” which features Walt Disney World Resort’s culinary past, present, and future. Readers will also enjoy a set of delicious and diverse recipes from actual Disney Chefs. This book makes the perfect gift for anyone, regardless of cooking skill level.
And in “100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime,” readers can learn about different experiences that Disney can bring, whether it involves a dragon under Sleeping Beauty Castle, a makeover at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, or even a tour of the Galapagos Islands.
In the book “1,000 Facts About Space” from National Geographic Kids, readers can learn several interesting facts about outer space, including stars that are billions of light years away and supermassive exploding supernovas.
A couple of other books that would make perfect gifts for kids are “Wakanda Forever: The Courage to Dream,” which follows a young Wakandan who is searching for her destiny, and “Loud Mouse,” a story about a little mouse who finds her big voice, with help from her sister. This book is written by Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, along with her sister Cara Mentzel, who is an acclaimed writer and teacher.
Below is the full holiday gift guide from Disney Publishing, with age-appropriate book recommendations:
Ages 3-8
- “Loud Mouse” by Idina Menzel and Cara Mentzel
- “Frozen: Anna, Elsa, and the Enchanting Holiday” by Meredith Rusu
- “Wakanda Forever: The Courage to Dream” by Frederick Joseph, illustrated by Nikkolas Smith
Ages 8-12
- “The High Republic: Quest for the Hidden City” by George Mann
- “Disney Cautionary Tales” by Ridley Pearson
- “1,000 Facts About Space” by Dean Regas
Ages 12 and Up
- “Long Live The Pumpkin Queen” by Shea Ernshaw
- “Twisted Tale: Almost There” by Farrah Rochon
- “Star Wars: The High Republic: Path of Deceit” by Justina Ireland and Tessa Gratton
Adults and Fans of Any Age
- “Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World” by Marcy Carriker Smothers & The Disney Chefs, Pam Brandon
- “Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks: Celebrations Around the World from Fall to Winter” by Charlie Price, Becky Cline, and Graham Allan
- “100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime” by Marcy Carriker Smothers
What do you think about Disney Publishing’s gift guide this year? Have you read any of these books before? Tell us in the comments!