ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- They're usually among the last
gifts on the holiday list and often don't cost a lot, but somehow stocking
stuffers still seem to steal the holiday show every year. To help make yours
memorable, the buyers at Borders have developed a list of inspired gift ideas
for everyone on your list - and just one trip to Borders is needed to get them
all.
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Teens are often the most challenging recipients, so it helps to have a
theme in mind. For teen girls, Borders recommends a "Twilight" themed stocking
based on the bestselling "Twilight" saga books by Stephenie Meyer and the
current smash hit film version. Consider including these items in her
stocking:
-- Borders' exclusive "Twilight" movie T-shirts - Choose from a variety of
exclusive styles that feature images of the individual characters from the
movie, the entire cast, the Cullen crest and more.
-- "Twilight" movie pendant necklace and choker - Teen girls love to wear
jewelry featured in their favorite movies - and the jewelry from the
"Twilight" movie is sizzling hot right now. Borders has pewter-toned replicas
of Rosalie's pendant necklace and Alice's choker, both of which feature the
Cullen crest.
-- Borders' "Twilight" gift card - A Borders exclusive, this gift card is
perfect for the fan who wants to stock up on "Twilight" items she didn't
receive as holiday gifts and keep the card as a memento of this incredible
cultural phenomenon.
-- Bookmarks - Another Borders exclusive, these are wonderful complements
to the books in the "Twlight" saga: "Twilight," "New Moon," "Eclipse" and
"Breaking Dawn."
Consider a Manga or graphic novel-themed stocking for the hard-to-buy-for
teen guy. Round out the selection with a CD and some quirky gifts.
-- "Watchmen," by Alan Moore, with illustrations by Dave Gibbons - The
ultimate gift for fans of comics and graphic novels, this collection contains
all 12 issues of the acclaimed series in one paperback.
-- "Bleach, Volume 25," by Tite Kubo - An action-packed story about a
young man born with the ability to see ghosts, who devotes his life to
protecting the innocent and helping troubled spirits find peace.
-- "Naruto-33," by Masashi Kishimoto - Naruto is a ninja-in-training with
a head for mischievous adventures and a strong determination to be the best
ninja in the village of Konohagakure.
-- Manga-themed candy - Teens will love Pocky, Manga-inspired biscuit-like
candy coated in flavors like strawberry or chocolate.
-- Glitterballs - With curiously tiny, colorful bits of glitter that are
suspended and swirl about in a bouncy ball, these glitterballs are
mesmerizing, not to mention fun! Available in both large and small sizes, they
make the perfect stuffer.
-- "Viva la Vida" CD - Positively received by critics and loved by music
fans around the world, this album is a must-have for any Coldplay fan.
Fun, thoughtful and delicious are the terms to keep in mind when
collecting items for mom's stocking. Here are some gift ideas that fit the
bill:
-- "Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World," by Vicki
Myron - Dewey, a tiny, frostbitten kitten who was adopted by a librarian,
charmed the people of Spencer, Iowa for 19 years with his enthusiasm and
warmth. Moms will embrace this charming, heartwarming story of love, loyalty
and compassion.
-- Chocolate and other delicious treats - What gal wouldn't want to find
chocolate among the bonanza of goodies in her stocking? Borders offers a
great selection of delectable, mouthwatering chocolates from Ghirardelli.
Holiday cocoa treats including Cocoa Trio Hot Chocolate Mix and Chocolate
(milk and dark) Dipped Marshmallows from Seattle's Best Coffee also make great
additions to her stocking.
-- An inspirational journal - Encourage her to explore her creative side
by giving her a journal. The interestingly designed covers of the journals in
Borders' collection are inspiration enough to put pen to paper and begin
journaling.
-- "This Christmas Aretha" CD - The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin brings
her inimitable style to her first ever-Christmas collection featuring 11
favorite Christmas tracks, including "Silent Night," "Angels We Have Heard on
High" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." Available only at Borders and
Waldenbooks stores.
-- Giving Earth organic lip balm and lip gloss - A perfect lip treatment
choice for the mom who prefers Earth friendly products.
Forget the tie and aftershave this year - spruce up dad's stocking with
quirky and humorous gifts as well as great music and an action-packed DVD:
-- Humorous calendars - He'll think of you each day when he reads a page
from his hilarious desk calendar. Choose from Dilbert, Brevity and the
Borders-exclusive Argyle Sweater, just some of the humorous calendars
available at Borders. These are gifts to enjoy all year long.
-- "Covers" CD - The recently released CD from the five-time Grammy Award
winner James Taylor features musical interpretations of tunes from the 50s,
60s and 70s by artists including Buddy Holly, the Dixie Chicks, The
Temptations, Leonard Cohen, George Jones and Eddie Cochran.
-- "The Dark Knight" DVD - The hit movie staring Christian Bale is now
available on DVD. Slip some microwave popcorn along with this incredible
follow up to "Batman Begins" in dad's stocking. He'll appreciate the two plus
hours of movie watching bliss this gift will provide.
-- Candy coal - A vast improvement on the traditional - and messy - nugget
of coal and nearly as inexpensive! So delicious that even Charles Dickens
might have approved.
-- Bananagrams - A portable fast-paced word game great for any age, but
good for dads who love to play Scrabble. Letter tiles are housed in a snazzy
banana-shaped pouch - the first person to create an individual crossword using
all of the tiles wins.
For kids ages 6 to 12:
-- "The Tales of Beedle the Bard," by J.K. Rowling - "The Tales of Beedle
the Bard" includes five engrossing fairy tales - accompanied by pen-and-ink
illustrations by Rowling and extensive commentary by Albus Dumbledore himself.
Each tale reveals valuable life lessons that underscore love, trust,
friendship and goodness. A wonderful addition to the Harry Potter fan's
collection, and at 6 inches by 9 inches, it's the ideal stocking stuffer.
-- "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some
Soup, And a Spool of Thread," by Kate DiCamillo with illustrations by Timothy
Basil Ering - This is gorgeously illustrated classic fairy tale full of
quirky, unforgettable characters. With the movie version set to release Dec.
19, it's an especially hot title for kids.
-- "The 39 Clues," by Rick Riordan - An interactive multimedia series
where players must solve 39 clues to find money and win prizes. Hugely
engrossing and fun for the whole family.
-- Holiday Smencils - Pencils made from recycled newspapers infused with
the delicious holiday scents of gingerbread and candy cane.
-- Lenticular Bookmarks & Rulers - Decorated with vivid 3-D images of
penguins, horses, lion cubs and kittens, these bookmarks and rulers are sure
to delight recipients.
For kids age three to five:
-- Dr. Seuss books - No kid's stocking would be complete without "The Cat
in the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham." These timeless classics provide joy to
generation after generation.
-- Zingo - Bingo with a "zing" is the best way to describe this game. Each
player gets a Zingo card to fill using matching picture tiles from the Zingo
Zinger machine. The first player to fill his or her card wins.
-- Elephant and Piggie Books, by Mo Willems - This beloved picture book
series features two lovable and unforgettable characters - a good natured (and
sometimes reckless) pig and a cautious, not-so-optimistic elephant.
-- Julius! Matching Game - A classic matching game with 72 cards featuring
Julius and his friends. A great memory skill building game.
For toddlers:
-- "Swing!: A Scanimation Picture Book," by Rufus Butler Seder - Using
Scanimation, a revolutionary animation technology, each page in this
remarkable book comes to life with art that looks like it's moving.
Accompanied by a cheerful, rhyming text, the illustrations are bursting with
activity and leave kids-and adults-astonished and curious about the animation
process.
-- "That's Not My Snowman," by Fiona Watt - Babies and toddlers will love
turning the pages of the books in this wonderful series. The books, which
feature bright and colorful pictures with patches of different textures, are
designed to develop sensory and language awareness.
-- "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown - Beloved by generations of
readers for its lulling and calming goodnight wishes, this bedtime book is a
wonderful way to bid adieu to the day and fall asleep looking forward to the
adventures tomorrow may bring.
-- My First Alphabet Game - An innovative game with full color photos and
bold graphics that make learning the alphabet loads of fun. It's a game kids
will return to time and time again.
About Borders Group, Inc.
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE: BGP) is a
leading retailer of books, music and movies with more than 28,000 employees.
Through its subsidiaries, the company operates more than 1,100 stores
worldwide primarily under the Borders(R) and Waldenbooks(R) brand names. For
online shopping, visit Borders.com. For more information about the company,
visit www.borders.com/aboutus.
