In my first shopping holiday article Holiday Math Gifts we concentrated on a list of quality math gifts. Both the second article and slide show are about quality reading gifts. The games can be found at Beyond the Blackboard, or visit their store at: 7721 Wadsworth Blvd.Arvada. The trick is to find gifts that address certain learning needs; think about your child's fall conference, what skills did your child's teacher say they were lacking? Here are a few games and books to fill needs: HOW BIG IS YOUR VOCABULARY? This electronic game makes players scour their minds for items within categories that begin with different letters. QUIDDLER Players must combine their entire hand into words while trying to use the highest point value letters. The challenge grows as you add cards. MINI-MYSTERIES AND PUZZLES FOR THE JUNIOR DETECTIVE Designed to enhance reading and logical thinking skills. Clues and solutions included. ANIMALS SPELLING PUZZLES Pre-reading puzzle will teach three letter names of animals. PERPLEXORS Deductive reasoning skills with challenging logic puzzles, 6 reading levels. DINNER GAMES Add fun to your family meals with these quick, easy-to-play games. Kids learn expressive language about the five senses. BANANAGRAMS, APPLETTERS, PAIR IN PEARS, Wild word-building Games you can play anywhere! TRI-WORDS This is a fast-paced game that packs a world of colorful word-powered fun. CHUNKS A word building game creating thousands of words. For over 40 more book and game ideas: Keep Reading at: http://www.examiner.com/x-2016-Parenting--Education-Examiner~y2009m11d11-HOLIDAY-READING-GIFTS-101