Summer is birthday season in my family. As soon as we’ve purchased a card or gift for one member of the family, it’s time to think about what to get someone else. Thank goodness we have a bookish family. Books are my favorite gifts to give.

A very important boy turned 8 last week. He’s a good reader and has a wide range of interests. Here is what I came up with for him:

(Click on the books’ covers to see more information about each title.)