Looking for the perfect picture book gifts this season? Whether you're shopping for your students, building your classroom library, or picking out books for your own kids, I've got you covered! In this episode, I'm sharing 9 brand new picture books from 2025 that make absolutely perfect gifts—and every single one comes straight from my 2025 Read Aloud Guide.

From heartwarming winter tales and hilarious stories about self-acceptance to books that teach mindfulness and creative expression, these picks have something for everyone. I'll walk you through why each book makes such a thoughtful gift, and I'll share how you can use them in your classroom too. Ready to find your next favorite read-aloud? Let's dive in!

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📚 Books in this Episode:

• Billie Jean Peet, Athlete
• Hedgehogs Don’t Wear Underwear
• I Got You
• Odder: An Otter’s Story
• Rap It Up!
• The Gift of Words
• The Littlest Solstice Tree
• The Marvelous Now
• The Old Sleigh

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Keep your teaching colorful,
Sara :)

The Colorful Apple

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