Gifts for book lovers under $50

Works well when grandkids live in another city and phone calls tend to be short.

An easy, low-cost first book for a baby's shelf.

A fitting gift for a teacher or book lover that stays in Canada.

A picture book that doubles as a note from the giver, good for showers and first birthdays.

A good pick for a middle-grade reader who likes big fantasy worlds.

A cheap stocking stuffer for a lifelong Leafs fan.

Suits a book-club parent who wants to remember what they read and what they thought of it.

Fits a parent who does the cooking at the family cottage every summer.

A strong listening pick for a middle-grade reader who likes animal adventures.

For the parent who still cooks dinner every night and would welcome shortcuts.