Stocking Fillers for Upper Primary Kids: Books Under $15

We've got plenty of books under $15 that make perfect stocking-filler gifts for children in the upper primary school years. Help the children you love to better know, love, and serve Jesus Christ with these biblical and spiritually rich books.
These affordable books are also great options to give out as end-of-year gifts in your children's ministry.

Read about our top picks below, then browse more options in our full collection.

Tough Questions About the Bible by Joel Beeke, $13.99

Kids have a lot of questions. Some of them are trivial (“Are we there yet?”), but others have eternal significance. Joel Beeke uses truth from the Bible to answer many common questions children might have about God, life, death, salvation, and many other topics. This book is ideal for those aged 8–12.

Ten Girls Who Didn’t Give In & Ten Boys Who Didn’t Give In by Irene Howat, $13.99 each

In this pair of Lightkeepers books, Irene Howat introduces children aged 7–12 to women and men of God who made a difference in the world even when it required suffering. Give your kids role models worth emulating as they grow in their faith. Some of the figures may be familiar, like Lady Jane Grey and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, but you’re bound to learn about other heroes for the first time. You can also browse the full Lightkeepers biography series.

Where the River Begins by Patricia St John, $13.99

Patricia St John has long been beloved as one of the 20th century’s most prolific British evangelical writers of fiction. She skillfully weaves Christian themes and values into her enchanting stories. This book explores the effects of a family break-up on a 10-year-old boy, who eventually experiences real love and forgiveness for the first time. Browse all Patricia St John’s books, many of which are under $15.

How Do We Know Christianity Is Really True? by Chris Morphew, $14.99

Whether kids have grown up in the church or they’re reading the Bible for the first time, it’s normal for them to wonder what evidence there is for the truth of Christianity. In this book, Chris Morphew helps children aged 9–13 to think through this big question for themselves. There are three other books in this series under $15: Who Am I and Why Do I Matter?, Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?, and What Happens When We Die?.

Want more options? Check out our full collection of stocking stuffers for upper primary kids under $15.