7+ Pop Up Books That Make Awesome Gifts

POP UP BOOKS MAKE GREAT GIFTS, and they are not just for kids anymore. There really is a pop up book for every occasion and for every person.

Check out this list of pop up book recommendations to find the perfect pop up book for everyone on your gift list this year!

 

Pop Up Books for Adults, Pop Up Books for Kids, Pop Up Books for Everyone!

There’s something extra special about pop up books.

As a toddler, my oldest son was gifted with a pop up book from the Snappy Little Pop Up Books series. That was over 15 years ago! And, it has been the favorite bedtime read for all of our children since then.

Since that time, I have begun to gift pop up books to others – children and adults. And you know what? These gifts are always a big hit! Despite what you may think, pop up books are NOT just for children.

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Pop Up Book Recommendations

This week, I have compiled a list of more than seven pop up books that would make awesome gifts. I have also included Amazon links to each of these pop up books for your shopping convenience.

Oh, and in case you are wondering… yes, I have actually already gifted several of the books on this list. Other books on this list are ones that I think would make awesome gifts (or just books that I would love to own myself).

Go ahead! Check out this list of awesome pop up book recommendations! You just might find the perfect gift for a few people on your own shopping list this year.

 

Table Top Floral Arrangements

This pop up book, Paper Blossoms, is extra special. Five display-worthy floral arrangements can be found within its pages. Just open the book, put the page holders in place, and you have a lovely centerpiece to display in your home.

This book makes a lovely and unique gift for a wide variety of people – parents, grandparents, neighbors, teachers, friends and more. It would also make a great gift for birthdays, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day or Christmas.

 

The Magic of Harry Potter

Harry Potter is beloved by people of all age groups, and what could be better than seeing the magic of Harry Potter come to life as a pop up book! Check out Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Guide to Hogwarts. Magical, right?

This book would be an awesome gift for fans of the books or movies.

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In fact, there are several Harry Potter pop up books available for purchase right now. You may also want to check out these other titles:

• Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Book
• Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Christmas Pop-Up 

 

Star Wars (Plus Other Geeky Series)

Star Wars is hugely popular now (and for like the last 30+ years). Everywhere you go these days, you are bound to see someone sporting a Star Wars shirt or talking about the movies. I bet very few of these fans have Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy though.

This would be an amazing gift for any Star Wars fan – even the most avid fan that seems to already have ALL the Star Wars stuff.

BONUS! For your geekiest friends and family, you can also find pop up books based on these other popular geeky series: The Walking Dead, World of Warcraft, Game of Thrones, and Marvel’s Avengers.

 

Possibly the Cleverest Book Ever Made

This Book Is a Planetarium is not your typical pop up book. It is actually six fully-functioning tools (including a planetarium, a musical instrument, a sound-amplifying speaker and more). Learn about scientific principles through doing with this extraordinary pop up book.

This would be a great gift for budding young scientists, engineer-types, dads, grandfathers, teachers and anyone with an insatiable sense of curiosity about how things work. This pop up book would make a good gift for birthdays, Father’s Day and Christmas.

Beloved Nursery Rhymes

A Pop-Up Book of Nursery Rhymes brings all of our favorite nursery rhymes to life. It is certain to be treasured for years to come.

Who would enjoy a gift like this? New parents, small children, teachers and more! Also, it makes a wonderful baby shower gift.

 

Explore the United States

What American is not smitten with our country’s beautiful national parks? You can explore 18 of these national treasures amidst the pages of America’s National Parks. Not only does this book present you with beautiful pop up images from the parks, but it is also filled with fascinating information about each featured location. This book would be proudly displayed on most anyone’s living room bookshelf. Although it is difficult to track down a new copy of this book, it is worth the search.

Who would enjoy a gift like this? Travelers, nature enthusiasts, families, teachers and more. This book makes a great gift for birthdays, Father’s Day and Christmas.

Can’t find this book? Another great option is America the Beautiful by the master paper engineer, Robert Sabuda!

 

Find Inspiration

A Robert Sabuda masterpiece, Believe: A Pop-Up Book of Possibilities, is bound to leave readers feeling inspired. Through imagery and words, it shows how humble beginnings can blossom into big accomplishments.

This is an especially thoughtful gift for graduates of all ages (kindergarten, high school, college and beyond), young adults, entrepreneurs, and more. It is an awesome gift to celebrate a graduation or a promotion.

 

Make Your Own Pop Up Books and Crafts

For crafty individuals interested in making their own pop up crafts (like books or cards), check out this handy guide: Pop-Up Cards: Step-by-step instructions for creating 30 handmade cards in stunning 3-D designs

 

RELATED:  How to Make Pop Ups: The Basic Mechanisms – Extreme Paper Crafting

 

Will you be giving the gift of a pop up book this year?

I love pop up books, and I love to gift pop up books to others. So you better believe that I was excited to put this list of recommendations together. What do you think? Will you be giving the gift of a pop up book this year?

• Which of these pop up books interest you most?
• Were you surprised by any of the books on this list?
• Do you have any pop up books you recommend to others?

 

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