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The Perfect Holiday Gift for Music-Loving Kids
Every year the same question comes up: what do you give a child who already has everything?
If that child loves music — or if you want to give them a reason to love it — Sing For Joy might be exactly what you're looking for. It's a children's picture book about community, belonging, and the joy of singing together, inspired by a real story from Richardson, Texas.
Here's why it makes such a meaningful holiday gift.
A Story With Real Roots
Sing For Joy was inspired by the Richardson Community Chorale's 10th anniversary — a real celebration of what happens when a community comes together to sing. The book captures that spirit: the nervousness before a first rehearsal, the warmth of finding your place, and the pure joy of voices joining together.
It's the kind of story that stays with a child. Not because it's dramatic or fantastical, but because it's true in the way that matters most.
Two Ways to Give It
One of the things that makes Sing For Joy such a flexible gift is that it comes in two formats, each suited to a different kind of giving.
The Print Gift Set — $18.99
The print gift set is designed for gifting. It includes:
- The hardcover book — beautifully illustrated and ready to read aloud
- The Teacher's Guide — with discussion questions, activities, and classroom resources
- Holiday goodies — a thoughtful bundle that makes the whole thing feel like a real gift
This is the one to give a child's classroom teacher, a choir director, a family you want to honor with something personal, or a grandchild you want to delight. It's the kind of gift that gets pulled off the shelf again and again.
The eBook — $7.99
The eBook is for everyone else — the faraway cousin, the last-minute gift, the family that prefers digital. It's an instant download that works on any device, and it's available right up until the last moment before the holidays.
At $7.99, it's also an easy add-on to a bigger gift, or a standalone present for a classroom or choir library.
Who It's For
Sing For Joy is written for children, but it resonates with anyone who has ever been part of a choir, a community, or a group that found its voice together. That means it's a great gift for:
- Children ages 4–10 who love music or stories about belonging
- Classroom teachers who want a read-aloud that sparks conversation
- Choir directors and music educators who want to celebrate what they do
- Families connected to the Richardson Community Chorale or the broader Richardson community
- Anyone who believes music is one of the best things humans do together
A Gift That Gives Back
A portion of every sale of Sing For Joy supports the Richardson Community Chorale. So when you give this book, you're also giving back to the community that inspired it.
That's the kind of gift that feels good to give — and to receive.
Find It at the Holiday Bazaar
If you're in the Richardson area, you can pick up a signed copy of the print gift set in person at the Richardson Senior Center Holiday Bazaar on November 6–7. Stop by the Story Bench Neighbor table to meet the author and take home a gift that's already wrapped and ready.
Can't make it? Both formats are available online. Shop the holiday gift options and find the one that's right for the music lover in your life.
The Bottom Line
The best holiday gifts are the ones that mean something. Sing For Joy is a story about community, music, and belonging — and it comes in a format for every kind of giving, at a price that works for any budget.
Whether you choose the print gift set or the eBook, you're giving a child a story they'll carry with them. And that's a gift worth giving.