How do you inspire little boys and girls to embrace and explore their own creativity? You can start by giving them books to read at a young age! If you check out local bookstores, you’ll find no shortage of amazing authors who cater to the imagination of young children.

There are books like Ninoy, Noynoy, and Cory that teach kids about what it means to serve your country, and there are books like Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School that teach young children how to deal with back-to-school jitters.

If you have kids, nephews, nieces, or even siblings who are still quite young, think about giving them books for Christmas. Check out these 20 children’s books for starters:

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