At this time of year everyone is thinking about Christmas gifts. If you haven’t already finished your Christmas shopping, I have a few suggestions for you to consider this year. Even if you have done your shopping, you might find some things on this list that would make good stocking stuffers.

If your children or grandchildren are looking for gift ideas for you, many of the items on my list would be good suggestions to pass on to them.

We tend to think in terms of toys and electronic gadgets for gifts for our grandchildren. Why not give them gifts that have a more lasting value and impact in their lives. I believe we need to encourage our grandkids to read more. That’s why many of my suggestions include good books for them to read.

Here are my Christmas Gift Recommendations…

Books for Grandparents (and parents):

1. Not On Our Watch by Cavin Harper

2. Grandparenting With A Purpose by Lillian Penner

3. CGN’s Legacy Journal

4. Men of Honor, Women of Virtue by Dr. Chuck Stecker

5. The Blessing by Gary Smalley and John Trent

6. Grandparenting Through Obstacles by Renee Gray-Wilburn & Dianne Butts

7. Being a Grandparent Ain’t for Wimps! By Karen O’Connor

8. The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall

Books and Online Resources for Grandkids:

1. Daniel and the Sea Serpent by Scott C. Sheets

2. The Golden Ring by John Snyder

3. Lamlighter Publishing books and audio theatre CD’s for kids

4. Action-adventure and Mystery books by Max Elliot Anderson (Tweeners & teens)

5. Shine Brite Kids online interactive games and biblical values learning

6. The Adventures of Grandma Abu by Martha Gonzales (younger children)