110: Gifts for kids to treasure & read

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Today, we’re back with the second issue in our gift guide series, centered on two magic-makers: children’s treasures and children’s stories—heirloom trunks, tiny wooden worlds, matching jammies, kid-friendly magazines, or children’s book series that become family rituals.

Below, gifts for kids to treasure and to read—many of which you’ll find are on sale now (or soon) for the holiday.

And don’t miss our first gift guide installment: 37+ gift ideas approved by our kids.

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—Cassie & Kelsey

Something to treasure

This heirloom-quality trunk is an ideal spot to store a child’s most precious items and keepsakes; in dozens of color and fabric combos, they’re a beautiful statement piece, too. Pair with an engraved padlock for extra security. (Save this idea for wedding and baby shower gifts, too.) —K

In completely unofficial research, I’ve found that kids are sweeter and bedtime is smoother when everyone’s in matching jammies. For a high-end holiday set, nothing beats the feel, cut, and design of this luxury line made with premium fabrics. I’m currently eyeing a girls’ nightgown and classic kids’ set in antique red ticking or tartan. (And for moms who want to match, too, I love the style of this all-season gown paired with this holiday robe to match the kids.) —K

This UK-based textile brand makes the dreamiest quilts and canopies for kids. They’re heirloom-quality investment pieces, but I can confirm they stand up brilliantly to everyday play. —K

» Related: Another fun blanket idea: This more modern style is very customizable.

My older two were never fully into dollhouses. My littlest is, so we added this wooden one, which comes with mini dolls and furniture, to her list. (This one is also sweet.) —C

When my son wanted his own dollhouse to rival his sister’s, I went with this cute and compact