Searching for the perfect Christmas gift? This Make A Way Media gift guide is full of book bundles that nurture empathy, kindness, and hope. These gifts encourage kids and adults alike to dream big and help make the world a better place in the process. From inspiring stories for young readers to powerful guides for adults, you’ll find a perfect fit for every member of the family.
Why Book Bundles Make Great Christmas Gifts
Books offer much more than just entertainment. They provide lifelines of hope, healing, and connection. The right book can make our imaginations dance, build our confidence, or offer a helping hand in a moment of need. Giving a book is like giving a friend, a teacher, and a guide all in one.
A well-chosen book can help children feel seen, teach them to navigate big emotions, and spark meaningful conversations about life’s challenges. At the same time, stories build empathy. A good book helps kids better understand themselves and others. Whether it’s a hope-filled adventure or a heartfelt guide through hard times, books offer the tools we all need to face the world with courage. These book bundles provide a journey of transformation on each page.
The Make A Way Media Gift Guide
To make your life easier, we’ve bundled up all of our brand favorites so you can get them all in one click. Read the guide carefully because it is full of gifts for you too!
For the Young Dreamer: The Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess Collection
Do you know a kid with big dreams? The 5-Book Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess Collection offers the gift of inspiration on each page. These sweet stories are inspired by the real-life journey of Broadway actress Kayla Pecchioni. This award-winning series shows how Kayla navigates life with courage and compassion to overcome obstacles and continue making a way for her bold dreams.
What’s Inside?
This bundle includes five beautifully illustrated books that tackle important topics like discrimination, loss, and empathy in an age-appropriate way. It also has a fun-filled activity book to help young readers take these important lessons off the pages and into real life. This series will empower young dreamers to believe in their potential and their ability to achieve their dreams.
Why It’s a Great Gift:
This collection shows kids that their dreams are within reach. It also highlights a parent’s role in encouraging their kids to dream big. Not only do our kids need our unwavering support, but they also need to see us chasing after big goals and overcoming obstacles in our own lives. You are your kids’ biggest supporter and their role model.
Bonus Gift: Free Monthly Activity Guides
Keep kids learning and practicing the important social emotional tools from the Kayla series all year long! In the K Club participants receive a digital guide each month. They can print it out explore the topics with their kids. There are simple lessons, fun activities, and accessible talking points for parents and educators. It is a great companion for any parent or teacher who wants to raise strong, resilient kids.
For Cozy Christmas Story Times: The In the Nick of Time Bundle
The In the Nick of Time Bundle is a heartwarming series that captures the true spirit of giving. Through the adventures of a young boy named Nick, these stories explore real-world challenges like poverty, friendship, and cultural inclusion with warmth and sensitivity. Kids will find ideas for showing kindness and generosity and along with tips for staying hopeful when life feels hard.
What’s Inside?
This bundle features three beautiful, holiday-themed picture books: In the Nick of Time, In the Nick of Time Too, and Hope in the Nick of Time. Each story teaches compassion and the power of small acts of kindness in a new way. The bundle also includes the 52-page In the Nick of Time Activity Book, which is filled with fun activities that reinforce the series’ themes of hope and empathy.
Why It’s a Great Gift:
This series is ideal for readers aged 4-10. These diverse holiday stories remind children that the holiday spirit belongs to everyone and that we all have the power to spark positive change. It’s an inspiring gift that encourages a compassion and hopefulness. They just might become your new family favorites to read under the Christmas tree.
Bonus Gift: A Free Workbook for Brave Kids With Big Hearts
Get Your Hoping Skill Workbook
Sometimes the world feels heavy, even for kids. This free workbook is filled with activities that help kids learn to see hope as a skill, one they can grow and strengthen. Just like Nick learns in Hope in the Nick of Time, your kids will discover that even on the hardest days, hope is all around us.
For Families Feeling Weary: The Hope for the Whole Family Bundle
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and connection. Sometimes, it feels more like a season of stress and turmoil. The Hope for the Whole Family Bundle is designed for those seasons. It will remind both parents and children how to stay hopeful and resilient during hard times. This unique bundle includes one book for adults and one for children, both centered around the powerful theme of hope. It’s the perfect tool for families navigating life’s challenges together.
What’s Inside?
For parents, In the Meantime offers a lifeline for anyone feeling burnt out or overwhelmed. It’s a guide to reclaiming hope, finding your way forward, and modeling resilience for your children. For kids, Hope in the Nick of Time tells a touching story about finding the good, even when things don’t turn out the way you’d hoped. It reminds us that hope is something we can create and share with others.
Why It’s a Great Gift:
This bundle provides a unique opportunity for shared growth.Parents and kids can explore the concept of “hoping skills” side-by-side, strengthening their bond and building a family culture of resilience. It’s a deeply meaningful gift that supports the emotional well-being of the whole family.
Bonus Gift: A Digital Copy of In the Meantime
If you’re tired of the heaviness you feel and ready to break free from the weight of overwhelm, this free digital copy of In the Meantime will feel like sitting down for a comforting coffee date with a wise friend. You’ll discover how to move through the fog, back to your purpose and yourself.
For Adults with Big Dreams: The How to Dream Bundle
Do you know someone who has big dreams but feels stuck? The How to Dream Bundle holds the key to unlocking their potential. This transformative book bundle is designed for adults who are ready to turn their dreams into reality.
What’s Inside?
How to Dream is a practical and inspiring guide to overcoming the obstacles that hold us back. It guides readers to develop a resilient mindset that helps us keep moving forward a little bit each day. The How to Dream Workbook provides time and space to pause and truly focus on the lessons inside the book. It is a creative tool for processing and implementing the skills you need to achieve your dreams. This bundle is a roadmap for anyone ready to start fresh and build the fulfilling life they deserve.
Why It’s a Great Gift:
This bundle is more than just a self-help guide; it’s an inspirational love letter to the dreamer in all of us. It reminds us that our dreams are our purpose and our power. It’s the perfect Christmas gift for a friend, partner, or family member who needs to be reminded that it’s never too late to start again.
Bonus Gift: The First Chapter of How to Dream
Need a little inspiration right now? You can read the first chapter of How to Dream for free.
Christmas Gifts That Make an Impact
Ultimately, the best gifts are the ones that bring us closer and help us grow. This Christmas, you can give courage, inspiration, and important social emotional skills with one of these beautiful book bundles. Let’s fill this a holiday season with meaningful stories that empower. Open up one of these great books and watch the magic unfold!