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The Best Christmas Books for Kids 2026
From first board books to big-kid classics: the Christmas books we're reading at bedtime this year, picked by age.
Christmas Gifts for the Nearly-Too-Cool: Ages 8–10
They're too old for "little kid" toys but not quite ready to stop playing. Gifts for 8–10 year olds that hit the sweet spot.
Christmas Gifts for 5–7 Year Olds UK 2026: Our Expert Edit
The gifts that actually get played with at five, six and seven: family games, creative kits, books and a few showstoppers.
The Best Advent Calendars for Kids 2026 (Beyond Chocolate)
Refillable fabric calendars, a toy behind every door and a book for every day. My pick of the best advent calendars for kids this year, beyond the chocolate.