I have to share this idea about recycling and gift giving. It was such a unique idea, that I have added it to my list of things to do.
One Christmas, the neighbor came over with gifts for the children. She handed each of them an envelope with their name on it. Loving the idea, that it wasn't some loud, obnoxious gift used to drive parents crazy later. Very curious, the children opened the envelopes one by one. Inside was a $20 with a note. On the note, the criteria and purpose of the $20 was written. The note said the following:
I just can't imagine a better way to teach children to read, reuse, and recycle!
This is a page about giving books as gifts. Books make wonderful, thoughtful gifts for the children and adults in you life.