6-12 წელი: საბავშვო პროზა

Authentic Italian recipes from the legendary Silver Spoon cookbook, selected and adapted for young cooks. Simple techniques, familiar ingredients, and genuine Italian flavours — from pasta and pizza to simple desserts. A Phaidon family kitchen classic that builds real cooking skills and confidence.

Gianni Rodari’s beloved Italian classic — Cipollino the little onion leads the vegetable people against the tyrannical fruit aristocracy in a political fable that is also a genuinely funny, warmly illustrated adventure. A children’s book with real ideas about justice and solidarity.

The definitive behind-the-scenes companion to the DreamWorks animated feature, packed with concept art, character designs, and storyboards. An essential visual journey for fans of Dav Pilkey’s record-breaking series, revealing how Dog Man’s anarchic spirit was brought to the big screen.

I Am Me by Susan Verde (Abrams) — a beautifully illustrated picture book for young children celebrating the truth that each person is unique: the things that make you different are the things that make you yourself, and being exactly who you are is both sufficient and extraordinary. Written with warmth and illustrated with visual richness — the kind of book children want to hear again and again. Published by Abrams.

Harry Potter Box Set: The Complete Collection by J.K. Rowling (Bloomsbury) — all seven Harry Potter novels from The Philosopher’s Stone to The Deathly Hallows: the most sustained act of world-building in popular fiction, in which the smallest details of the first book are paid off in the last, and the series that defined the reading lives of an entire generation worldwide. The ideal gift for new readers and the complete set for any fan. Published by Bloomsbury.

Mini Architects by Thames & Hudson — an introduction to the built environment and the people who design it for young readers, presenting the great buildings of the world through clear text and beautiful illustration. The ideal introduction to architecture for children — inspiring the next generation to look up, look around, and think about the buildings that shape their world. Published by Thames & Hudson.

The Quentin Blake Book of Nonsense Verse by Quentin Blake (Thames & Hudson) — original nonsense poems by one of the world’s most beloved illustrators alongside selected classics from Edward Lear and Lewis Carroll, illustrated throughout with Blake’s characteristic wobbly lines and exuberant colour — the graphic style that captures movement and emotion with a speed and accuracy that more laborious techniques cannot match. A joyful gift for readers of any age. Published by Thames & Hudson.

Marvel: How to Draw the Avengers by DK — step-by-step drawing sequences for every major Avenger, from basic shapes through structural anatomy to final detail and inking. Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, and more — each with guidance on characteristic poses, facial expressions, and the specific visual elements that make each character instantly recognisable. The ideal guide for Marvel fans who want to draw their heroes. Published by DK.

Star Wars: Life Size by DK — Star Wars characters, vehicles, and artefacts presented at their actual physical dimensions, drawn from the production archives of the films. Lightsaber hilts, astromech droid panels, stormtrooper helmet details, and alien objects at true scale alongside identification and contextual information from the Star Wars universe. A unique and spectacular experience — the ideal gift for any dedicated fan. Published by DK.

The Met Paper Dolls by DK — beautifully illustrated paper doll figures alongside reproductions of garments drawn from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, allowing children to dress their dolls in historical and cultural costumes from ancient Egypt, Renaissance Italy, Edo-period Japan, nineteenth-century Europe, and more. Each costume comes with cultural context, turning dress-up into art history discovery. Published by DK.

Children’s Book of Music by DK — a comprehensive visual history of music from prehistoric instruments through the great classical composers to the popular music of the twentieth century, designed to give young readers a genuine foundation in musical literacy. DK’s clear, visual, engaging format makes this the gold standard children’s music education book. The ideal gift for any music-loving child. Published by DK.

The Seashore Sticker Book by DK — a beautifully produced introduction to the seashore ecosystem through hundreds of stickers representing crabs, starfish, anemones, seabirds, shells, and all the remarkable inhabitants of the place where the land meets the sea. Combines genuine natural history knowledge with absorbing creative activity. The ideal gift for beach-loving children and young naturalists. Published by DK.

Roald Dahl: A Phizz-Whizzing Collection by Roald Dahl (Puffin) — a beautiful anthology spanning Dahl’s career, combining celebrated stories with photographs and archive material that gives readers an unprecedented glimpse into the imagination of a master storyteller. The perfect gift for any Dahl fan, young or adult — a celebration of the man and his extraordinary work. Published by Puffin.

How to Avoid Witches by Roald Dahl (Puffin) — an activity and reading book based on Dahl’s most deliciously frightening story, designed to develop young readers’ comprehension skills. Questions, puzzles, and creative prompts accompany the narrative of a boy and his grandmother who know exactly how to identify the real witches hiding in plain sight. Perfect for young Dahl readers. Published by Puffin.

Sticker Encyclopedia: Animals by DK — over five hundred beautifully photographed stickers covering the full diversity of animal life, from the smallest insect to the largest whale, alongside fascinating facts about habitats and ecosystems. A beautifully produced educational activity book that children return to again and again. The ideal gift for young animal enthusiasts. Published by DK.

Matilda by Roald Dahl (Puffin) — the story of five-year-old Matilda Wormwood, whose parents cannot value her extraordinary intelligence and whose school is run by the monstrous Miss Trunchbull — until Matilda discovers a gift that changes everything. One of the great children’s novels of the twentieth century, beloved by every bookish child who has ever needed to believe in the power of reading. Illustrated by Quentin Blake. Published by Puffin.

Roald Dahl’s Creative Writing Book by Roald Dahl (Puffin) — practical exercises, inspiring prompts, and the specific advice of a master storyteller on how to find ideas, build characters, and bring stories to life. Written in Dahl’s characteristic voice — warm, encouraging, and never condescending — it makes the process of writing feel like the adventure it actually is. Published by Puffin.