Gift guide · The Grown-up Bookworm
Children's Book Gifts for Grown-ups
For the grown-up who never really put down their favourite childhood book, these prints turn old friends like Matilda, Peter Rabbit and Toad into art worth hanging.
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Shown in our best-selling Modern Minimalist style. Every print comes in six styles, unframed or framed.
Give a set of three
Three prints chosen to hang together, with 20% off. Pick one size, frame and style for all three.
Childrens Classics
The Secret Garden · Matilda · The Wind in the Willows
Roald Dahl Classics
Matilda · James and the Giant Peach · The Twits
Children's Classics
The Magician's Nephew · The Little Match Girl · The Twits
Why these prints suit the grown-up bookworm
Some readers never quite left the worlds of their childhood behind, and there is nothing wrong with that. A grown-up bookworm is likely to have a battered copy of The Secret Garden or The Wind in the Willows tucked somewhere on their shelves, still loved decades on. A poster of the book that shaped their reading life makes a gift that feels personal without needing an explanation.
How to choose the right one
Think about which story they return to most. Fans of Roald Dahl have plenty to choose from here, including Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach, each capturing a different side of his mischievous, warm-hearted storytelling. For readers who love a slower, more pastoral kind of magic, The Secret Garden or Anne of Green Gables often strike a chord. If they mention Narnia at every family Christmas, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe or The Magician's Nephew are safe, sentimental bets.
Size, frame and style tips
For a study or reading nook, an A4 or A3 print in the Minimalist or Modern Minimalist style feels understated and grown-up rather than childish. Larger sizes up to A1 work well as a statement piece above a bookshelf or desk. Choose an oak or black frame for a warmer, more traditional feel, or white for a crisp, contemporary finish. Each print is made to order on 200gsm museum-grade paper with archival inks, so the colours and detail hold up well over time.
Making it a proper gift
Every order can include a free printed gift note, so there is no need for extra wrapping paper or a card. If you are struggling to choose just one, remember that any three prints qualify for the Buy 3 offer automatically, which makes it easy to put together a small set, perhaps pairing a Dahl title with a gentler classic like Heidi or Black Beauty. Order before 1pm UK time on a weekday for same-day dispatch, with free tracked delivery to the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and the EU.
Questions gift buyers ask
What is a good gift for an adult who loves children's books?
A framed poster of their favourite childhood story, such as Matilda, The Secret Garden or The Wind in the Willows, makes a thoughtful and personal gift for a grown-up bookworm.
Can I get a gift note included with the poster?
Yes, every order can include a free printed gift note, so you can add a personal message without needing to organise separate wrapping or cards.
Do you offer any discount if I buy more than one print?
Yes, any three prints qualify automatically for the Buy 3 offer, which is a simple way to build a small poster set from the classics on this page.
How quickly will my poster arrive?
Orders placed before 1pm UK time on a weekday are dispatched the same day, with free tracked delivery to the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and the EU.