This holiday season, give your loved ones the gift of nostalgia. These products draw their inspiration from the popular children’s books that most of us read when we were young.
1. BABAR YOGA TOTE BAG; $18
Some might remember that Babar, king of the elephants, is a bit of a yogi. The 2002 book Babar’s Yoga for Elephants gave readers step-by-step instructions on how to do yoga like an elephant. This tote bag features some of the positions and stretches, along with the instructions, as featured in the book—making it the perfect companion for yoga class.
Find it: Amazon
2. CHRONICLES OF NARNIA COLORING BOOK; $16
Now, readers can enter a version of Narnia that’s completely black and white. It’s up to fans to color in Azlan and the rest of the mystical gang. The 96-page book is based off all seven books from C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia.
Find it: ThinkGeek
3. PETER RABBIT TEE; $30
Did you know Peter Rabbit was a real rabbit? Author Beatrix Potter kept him as a pet and would sketch him for her stories. Your loved one can pay tribute to the mischievous rabbit with this deep green t-shirt.
Find it: ModCloth
4. DR. SEUSS MUG; $9
This Dr. Seuss classic is a staple for children and graduates thanks to its encouraging words about the future. The mug reminds recipients that there’s plenty to do—after a cup of coffee. The 12-ounce mug is both dishwasher and microwave-safe.
Find it: Amazon
5. WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE SOCKS; $10
Know a rambunctious monster? Give them socks that match their wild nature. These unisex socks match the recognizable pattern seen on Carol, the monster from Maurice Sendak’s classic tale.
Find it: Amazon
6. CHARLOTTE’S WEB PIN; $11
We all know the heartwarming tale about the unlikely friendship between a pig and a spider. Help your loved one celebrate their timeless story with this enamel pin, which makes for a great stocking stuffer or Secret Santa gift.
Find it: Etsy
7. HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON SWEATER; $42
This cotton and poly blend purple sweater features the cover from the book, Harold and the Purple Crayon. With the cold weather upon us, this will be a welcome present.
Find it: Amazon
8. CHESHIRE CAT EARRINGS; $14
These earrings, featuring the slippery Cheshire Cat and his signature grin, can be worn as simple studs or as ear jackets, with the cat’s body dangling behind the ear lobes.
Find it: ThinkGeek
9. THE LITTLE PRINCE PURSE; $25
After carrying The Little Prince around during childhood, nostalgic readers can now carry it around in purse form. The purse can be worn on a chain or carried like a clutch.
Find it: Amazon
10. THE GIVING TREE CANDLE; $12
If you know someone who thinks of The Giving Tree fondly, you can remind them of the heartbreaking story every time they want to light a candle. This soy wax candle—which burns for about 55 hours—smells like apples, with notes of natural cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, orange, and cedarwood.
Find it: Etsy
11. CLASSIC BOOK PILLOWS; $15 – $20
After reading long into the night, it’s hard not to fall asleep right on the pages of a book. Now, your friends and family can sleep comfortably, with pillows that look like one of three familiar books and feature a quote on the back cover. Treasure Island and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes are shaped like closed books, but Alice in Wonderland is open, allowing for some great literary snoozes.
Find it: ThinkGeek
November 14, 2016 – 6:00am