All Ages
Stocking Stuffers for Kids and Teens
by Jennifer Garry
Personally, I think stocking stuffers are some of the most fun gifts to buy. Less pressure and smaller scale than traditional gifts, they leave room for fun, sometimes quirky surprises.
This list of stocking stuffer ideas features everything from book-related apparel and accessories that support literacy programs around the world to innovative, adorable mini books that your loved ones are sure to adore.
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Penguin Minis: Puffin in Bloom Boxed Set
What could be better than a boxed set of beloved classics? I'll tell you what: a complete and unabridged mini set with an absolutely gorgeous design by Rifle Paper Co.'s Anna Bond. As cute as can be, this set of Anne of Green Gables, Heidi, and A Little Princess features three beautiful books that can be held in one hand and are the perfect size to fit into a purse or pocket.
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Dragons Love Books T-Shirt for Kids
Let your little reader wear their love of books on their sleeve — literally! Based on Adam Rubin’s Dragons Love Tacos books, illustrated by Daniel Salmieri, this cute t-shirt features a dragon flying around with a stack of books. And before bigger book lovers get too jealous, this tee is available for adults too!
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Matilda Bookworm T-Shirt for Kids
While we’re talking book lovers, we have to mention another super cute t-shirt for your favorite bookworm. This distressed light pink tee features Roald Dahl’s Matilda standing on a big stack of books. And, yes. This design also comes in grown-up styles!
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Penguin Minis: Let It Snow: Three Holiday Romances
Perfect for a snowy winter's night, this adorable Penguin Mini features three interconnected love stories from adored YA authors John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle. Soon to be adapted for Netflix, eager readers will be thrilled to cozy up with these tales of holiday magic in one hand and a mug of hot cocoa in the other.
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Christmas Fun Mad Libs
Looking for a light-hearted and silly gift to add to your kid’s stocking? Mad Libs are a perfect choice! Featuring silly songs and stories all about Christmas, kids and adults alike will love this hilarious fill-in-the-blank book.
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Library Card Yellow Mug
Speaking of hot cocoa — who wouldn’t love a library card mug?! Dishwasher and microwave safe, this cheery yellow mug pairs perfectly with a good read.
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Bookshelf Beanie
Our bookshelf beanie is another gift that is sure to keep your loved ones nice and cozy. This yellow hat has a big orange pom pom and features a bookshelf design.
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Fred and George Weasley Sweater Socks
While we’re on a cozy kick, these socks are as cozy as Mrs. Weasley’s holiday sweaters! Green and cable-knit, one sock has a G for George while the other has a F for Fred. Potterheads will find these socks anything but boring!
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"When in Doubt, Go to the Library" Enamel Pin
Another pick for the Harry Potter lovers on your list, this enamel pin features a line from none other than Hermione Granger. Super smart and talented, the library was her secret weapon. Perfect for bookworms and librarians, this pin would make an adorable embellishment on tote bags, camera straps, jackets, and more.
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Penguin Minis: John Green Box Set
The ultimate gift for John Green lovers! This mini boxed set features the complete Penguin Minis editions of four modern classics by the bestselling YA author: Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns, and The Fault in Our Stars. The revolutionary landscape design and ultra-thin paper make it easy to hold these books in one hand without sacrificing readability.
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Bundle - Sesame Street Onesie/Kids' Tee and Books
Do you have any Sesame Street fans on your list? They’ll love this bundle! It comes with two t-shirts (or onesies) and two books: K is for Kindness and Sesame Street 5-Minute Stories.
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Bert and Ernie Book Club Enamel Pin
Readers of all ages will squeal at the sight of this super cute Bert and Ernie Book Club pin. The perfect embellishment, it’s one part nostalgia one part pure fun.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Kids' Tote Bag
The front of The Very Hungry Caterpillar kids’ tote features the title character from the perennial favorite children’s book. The back features five different fruits with caterpillar bites in them. It’s the perfect size for a mini bookworm to store their current favorites or to bring along on library trips.
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Random Minis: Everything, Everything
In Everything, Everything, Maddy is literally allergic to the outside world. Olly moves in next door and becomes the greatest risk she's ever taken. This tiny version of the book is perfect for readers who just can't put it down - it will fit just as easily into their pocket as it did into their stocking.
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Random Minis: We Were Liars
We Were Liars is a modern suspense novel from National Book Award finalist and Printz Award honoree E. Lockhart. Clever with many twists and turns, it's sure to keep readers up all night long. Lightweight and cellphone-sized, this unabridged mini edition is easy to hold while laying in bed and fits nicely in your pocket when you have to leave the house but don't want to put it down.
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Random Minis: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Perfect Mexican daughters do not go away to college or move out or abandon their family. But Julia is not your perfect Mexican daughter. When her perfect sister Olga dies in a tragic accident, Julia is left to pick up the pieces and eventually uncover the truth about her sister. This mini edition of the novel is great for the people on your list who love to read everywhere.
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Baby Madeline Bodysuit
Have a tiny reader-in-training on your gift list? This adorable cobalt blue onesie features the original 1939 first edition cover of the beloved children’s classic, Madeline.
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World of Eric Carle Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Baby/Toddler Sock 4-Pack
Keep tiny toes cozy all winter long with these cute socks based on Eric Carle’s book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? It’s a gift that’s the perfect combination of adorable and practical.