Drawing a blank

Sometimes the gift of nothing is the best gift of all. I flipped when I saw these Blank Board Books at Romp , because they give kids a blank canvas in which to make their very own literary masterpieces. The square books are made of six d…

Drawing a blank
Sometimes the gift of nothing is the best gift of all. I flipped when I saw these Blank Board Books at Romp, because they give kids a blank canvas in which to make their very own literary masterpieces.

The square books are made of six durable boards, plus the front and back covers, which can become anything from a holiday gift for Grandma (great for bragging rights) to a beginner's scrapbook. Kids can use stickers, photos, markers, basically whatever "medium" they're into, so, no matter how young your prodigy is, they can create a must read that will be in your family forever.

Oh, did I mention how incredibly affordable they are? A 5" x 5" book is only $3 and an 8" x 8" one is $5. At those prices you can start your own little publishing empire.--Betsy

For more cool holiday gifts for the kiddos, make sure to check out our Safer Toy Guide!

More in LivingView all picks →

Q&A with children's book creator LeUyen Pham

Q&A with children's book creator LeUyen Pham

If you've been following us lately, you know how excited we are about our new Q&A books series. The chance to chat with authors like Sophie Blackall , LeUyen Pham, and the others coming up soon has been thrilling and delightful. And we'r…

Q&A with children's author Sophie Blackall

Q&A with children's author Sophie Blackall

Cool Mom Picks readers, we are so excited to launch a new series for you. We are obsessed book lovers over here at the CMP headquarters, and we have a particular soft spot for children's books (even though we're moving our kids into coll…

A smarter way to shop for everyday essentials

A smarter way to shop for everyday essentials

Let’s be honest: shopping for household essentials is not exactly the glamorous part of adulthood. But when those essentials can be better for your home, more thoughtfully packaged, and delivered without another errand on your calendar? …