If they get a gift from me, most friends and family know they're likely to get a book, and probably an Australian one.
Why?
Because I like to support local authors and illustrators.
Books are easy to wrap up and I'm hopeless with sticky tape and fancy bows.
If travelling, it's easier to carry and pack book- shaped flat gifts.
Maybe I'll get books in return? Great.
But lastly, they are gifts of the imagination which outlive other presents. Giving a book, means you are giving access to the mind of another personality for the time it takes to read those pages, and beyond. And if it is a children's book, chances are they will keep all the bits, and not lose vital connections as likely to happen with toys of many parts.
posted by Hazel Edwards
on December, 27
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