Whether you’re 8 or 80, Children’s Book Week, which runs through Nov. 20, is a great time to celebrate reading and all its accoutrements, including these must-have books and accessories. – Vicky Uhland, Special to The Denver Post
Reading into it
Get a jump on the much-hyped holiday movie “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” with this boxed set of all seven of the Narnia books. Written in the 1950s by C.S. Lewis, these tales of fantastical creatures and faraway lands are meant for kids but appeal to all ages. $31.50. BARNES & NOBLE AND LOCAL BOOKSTORES
Lofty learning
Reading and writing are so much more fun when you have to climb ladders and journey through imaginary perils to reach your secret book nook. This pine reading loft features bookcases and cozy corners designed to inspire your budding novelist or poet. $8,300. HIGHSMITH.COM
Enlightened reading
So what if they were invented for use in emergency situations! Fort Lupton-based Applied Innovative Technologies’ magnetic NightStar flashlights have the potential to be the bibliophile’s best friend. Depending on the style, a minute of shaking generates up to 20 minutes of light. Reading under the covers has never been so fun. $24.95-$39.95, APPLIEDINNOTECH.COM
Sassy specs in stripes or plaid
Having to hold a book with your arms stretched to capacity kind of takes the fun out of reading to your kids or grandkids, but who wants to wear frumpy old-lady half-glasses? Invest in a pair of sassy stripe or perky plaid reading specs instead. $14.95. DEBSPECS.COM
