If you want to get the wee ones (pre-schoolers and beginning readers through the third grade) something wholesome for Christmas, we suggest both volumes of The National Review Treasury of Classic Bedtime Stories, which we’re making available for only $29.95 as part of a 2-for1 special offer. That’s right, you get both of these beautiful hardcover books — each containing ten delightful animal tales by the great Thornton Burgess, each brimming with over two dozen enchanting illustrations by the renowned Harrison Cady — for a total cost of only $29.95, which includes shipping and handling. Want to send them as a gift? We’re happy to do such for you — we’ll even include a handsome gift announcement card, with any personal message you desire. Combined these two volumes offer 700 pages of terrific tales that are ideal for new and beginning readers. And for younger kids, well, the stories are perfect stories that mom, dad, and grandparents can read as a prelude to the sweetest of dreams. Order here.

And for older kids (ages 9 through 14), why not try both volumes of The National Review Treasury of Classic Children’s Literature — also available in our 2-for-1 special / $29.95 offer. Combined these two wonderful hardcovers provide over 1,000 pages of seventy-plus stories (all lavishly illustrated) by great writers including Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling, Louisa May Alcott, L. Frank Baum, Lewis Carroll, Jack London, Frances Hodgson Burnett, and Bret Harte.Order here. Also for older kids, we recommend the boxed set of Howard Pyle’s two classic collections of tales: The Wonder Clock and Salt & Pepper. These are truly unique, beautiful, and stunning books (Pyle was one of America’s most renowned illustrators). The set originally sold for $45.00, but we’re practically giving it away for only $29.95. Order here. Remember, at no additional cost we will ship your gifts to their lucky recipients, accompanied by a handsome gift card, on which we will inscribe (in perfect penmanship!) whatever note you desire.