Some children are incredibly easy to shop for. They've been talking about the same toy since July, sent you the exact link, specified the correct color, and probably know which store has it in stock. Then there are the children who seem to already own everything. Their room is full. Their playroom is full. Their bookshelf is full. Their parents can't think of anything else they need. And you're still expected to somehow arrive at Christmas with a present. If you're searching

Books can feel like the perfect gift for a child right up until one thought stops you: What if they already have it? That question gets harder when you're shopping for a child who loves to read. A grandchild with a packed bookshelf may own dozens or even hundreds of books, and unless you live in the same house, there is no reasonable way to remember all of them. Learning how to choose books for a child when you don't know what they already own isn't about finding some magical