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"Dinosaur" book • Dan Kainen’s Photicular technology makes dinosaurs come to life in this stunning book filled with facts and moving images. $25.95 at Amazon.

Fortnite phone case • Yes, parents everywhere loathe Fortnite, the video game du jour. But kids love it, and they'll love these cool phone cases. $8.95 at Battle Royale Shop.

Pop Socket • These little buttons stick to the back of your phone and pop out to make it easier to hold. Buy one of their "Pop for Purpose" designs, and some of your money will also go to charity. $15.00 at Pop Socket.

Streetrod vintage convertible golf cart • You've never seen a golf cart like this before. The Streetrod Vintage Convertible Electric Golf Cart has a cooler under the hood and will surely be the coolest ride around. $17,999.99 at Costco.

Rollplay 6V Porsche 918 • What child wouldn't want to zoom around in a battery-powered Porsche 918? It goes 2½ mph, has an MP3 connector, working headlights, realistic engine sound and a horn. For kids up to 77 pounds. $199.99 at Amazon.com.

Selma's Dolls • This dolll company focuses on inclusion and acceptance.. Each doll also comes with a book, “First Day of School” which is a story about how Selma’s new friends she meets in her dream help her overcome her first day of school fears. The book also includes “conversation starters” so parents can talk to their kids about culture, religion and physical and mental disabilities without having to be experts. There are three dolls available. This is Annie, who has Down Syndrome. $39.99 at Selma's Dolls.

Neon chess pieces • Add some personality to the classic board game with these mix-and-match chess pieces, which come in eye-popping hues such as fuchsia, turquoise and indigo. $5.00 at Q Boutique, 4652 Maryland Avenue.

Pingy the penguin • Who can resist this round-bellied penguin who wibbles and wabbles but never loses his sweetly surprised expression? Pingy perks up any space but is especially wonderful in a child’s room, where he never turns down a hug. $435.00 at Centro, 4727 McPherson Avenue.

Rocky rocking horse • Give young cowboys and cowgirls an early start in the modern design aesthetic with this rich brown polyethylene rocking horse. Rocky wears a hemp rope around his neck and also comes in white or black. $1,316.00 at Centro, 4727 McPherson Avenue.

Flow rings • This modern take on the Slinky toy is a great stocking stuffer for kids, tweens or teens. Play with it at your desk to relieve stress or grab the hand of a partner and let it roll and flow up and down your arms. $7.99 at Amazon.

Sunflower kit • Teach kids to love gardening with this sunflower kit . Specially packaged in a canvas backpack, the kit contains sunflower seeds, organic soil, cotton gloves, a trowel and a recycled tea bag planter. $44.95 at Williams-Sonoma.

Button name tag • Label your gifts with a custom button you can design yourself. All types of sizes are available and prices vary depending on how many you buy and how many images you upload. The Cherokee Street location offers a special $5 price for walk-in customers. $5.00 at Buttonmakers.net, 2608 Cherokee Street, St. Louis.

Rock and Roll It Piano • The perfect gift for a young aspiring musician, this piano can roll up and travel anywhere. $60.00 at City Sprouts, 8807 Ladue Road.

Felt Pig Ballerina • Brighten up a kid's (or adult's) desk with this felt pig figurine. $15.00 at The Spotted Pig, 9218 Clayton Road.

Children’s storybook coasters • Whether you are a kid or just a kid at heart, these storybook coasters will take you back to your favorite childhood tales. Curl up with a beverage and a good book — maybe one that’s depicted on these locally made coasters. $4.00 at Afterwords Books, 441 East Vandalia Street, Edwardsville.

Edwardsville author’s books for children • Shop local, read local: It’s easy to do with nature-themed books for children by former teacher and Edwardsville resident Jennifer Ward. Her titles include “Feathers and Hair: What Animals Wear,” and her latest, “Mama Dug a Little Den,” but she has many others available. $17.99 at Afterwords Books, 441 East Vandalia Street, Edwardsville.

Big Bunny musical storyteller • This Big Bunny “edutainment” toy is a sweet multitasker for children up to 1 year old. It comes with a remote control and is preloaded with songs and rhymes, plus soothing white noises to lull your little one to sleep. Prefer your own music? It’s also a speaker that you can use to share a playlist. You can even record stories, so your baby can hear the voices of a mom, dad or grandma and grandpa. And did we mention it’s a nightlight, too? $74.99 at Happy Up, 6654-A Edwardsville Crossing Drive, Edwardsville.

Storybook onesies • Don’t just read to your children, let them wear your childhood favorites, too. These adorable onesies have colorful designs from storybook classics including “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” “Curious George” and “The Poky Little Puppy.” $20.00 at Circa, 128 East Main Street, Belleville.

Kingdomino game • In this family game for ages 8 and up, players build a kingdom out of dominoes that feature fields, lakes and caves full of treasure. Built a kingdom with the most strategically placed crowns to win. $19.99 at Wizard's Wagon, 6388 Delmar Boulevard, University City.

"Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different" • This book by Ben Brooks is full of colorful illustrations and short biographies of boys who grew up to be men who changed the world for the better: Harvey Milk, Bill Gates and environmental activist Swampy, just to name a few of the 76. $16.99 at Subterranean Books, 6275 Delmar Boulevard, University City.

Enamel deer pin • This adorable, enamel deer pin, by Austin-based LuxCups, gives a nod to vintage Disney and the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer television classic. $10.00 at OSO: A Style Lab, 6321 Delmar Boulevard, University City.

Personalized wooden train • Perfect to decorate a child's room or as a toy, this wooden train set can be personalized with cars for each letter of the child's name. Five-piece set is shown, but additional letters are available for $3.95. $29.75 at Meant to Be, 111 Market Street, Kimmswick.

Personal LED string lights • Add a playful touch to any space by sliding these letter tiles to create a personal, lighted message. They are battery-operated, so no need for an outlet or extension cord. $12.99 at Saks Off 5th, 18521 Outlet Boulevard, No. 306, Chesterfield.

Graphic adventure book featuring the Magic House • "Neener, Neener, Neene"r by Paul Manchester is a new graphic adventure book featuring the Magic House and exclusively sold at the Magic House. $10.00 at The Magic House, 516 South Kirkwood Road.

Lolli and Pops Classic Ribbon Candy • A festive and favorite assortment of time-honored confections are packaged in a retro-looking box. $10.00 at Lolli & Pops, 29 West County Center, Des Peres.

Stink bombz • Indulge the lowbrow humorist in your life with a Stink Bomz, which each contain a "collectible fart friend" that make three unique fart noises and come with their own "silly smell." $9.99 at Tomy.

Maven Jax artisan-made cold process soap • No two batches of soap at Maven look alike, and an array of fun scents — such as Jax, the shop's classic fragrance for guys — means there's a soap for every body. They're handcrafted and made with plant "fats" (shea butter, coconut oil, rice bran oil and olive oil) instead of animal lard, and minimal packaging means little waste. (6.5 ounces) $9.00 at Maven Bath & Candle Co., 7290 Manchester Road, Maplewood.

Tiny Arcade Game • It's a mini version (about 4 1/2 inches tall) of the classic arcade game Galaga complete with a mini joystick. $24.99 at Amazon.

"Absolutely Everything!" • Subtitled "A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots and Other Things Too Numerous to Mention," this 352-page hardback volume by Christopher Lloyd will keep little ones (or curious grown-ups) busy for a while. It's filled with fun full-color illustrations, photographs and annotated graphics. $21.99 at The Book House.

Lörby USB charger • Now that so many of our electronics are jockeying for space at the electrical outlet, Ikea's Lörby USB charger can really come in handy. Just attach it with its magnet, self-adhesive tape or clamp, and plug in up to three devices. Its electrical cord is 6.2 feet long. Available in red, black, yellow or white. $12.99 at Ikea, 1 Ikea Way.

Haven Towel Warmer • Give the gift of luxury with this towel warmer. Perfect for cold winters, this gift will help make someone’s day a little bit brighter (and warmer). $100.00 at Bed, Bath & Beyond.

The Instax Square SQ6 • This sleek and sophisticated square format instant film camera is made for instant square prints. The square format film provides a wider photo range with 1:1 aspect ratio, allowing for more room to set the scene. $129.95 at Best Buy, Urban Outfitters.

Weighted blanket • The perfect gift for the restless sleeper, weighted blankets are designed to reduce stress and help you fall asleep $178.00 at MyThreeBoys.

Piano lessons • Bring out your little one’s inner Mozart with online piano lessons. Children develop their skill easily and quickly via the “Hoffman Method,” which focuses on learning by ear before learning by eye. Basic lessons are free online. Students who want to take their skill to the next level can purchase this Premium Plan. $179.00 at Hoffman Academy.

Bottled Sunshine • Do the dog days of winter affect your mood? This hand-crafted and sustainably designed light from Sunlight Inside is a unique, thoughtful and show-stopping option this holiday season.This light mimics the sun’s rays throughout the course of the day and evening $249.00 at Sunlight Inside.

Bass Pro Shops Deluxe Camp Kitchen • Anyone who both loves camping and cooking would love this setup, a portable kitchen counter that helps make those campsite barbecues more manageable. $144.99 at Bass Pro Shops, 1365 South Fifth Street, St. Charles.

Cuddler Pet Bed • Most pets love nothing better than a good nap, so this holiday season give your most faithful companion a nice comfortable place sleep. $179.00 at Pottery Barn, Plaza Frontenac, 1701 South Lindbergh Boulevard.

The Squat Master • The Squat Master is a compact exercise machine that allows perfect balance and alignment and assisted body weight exercise. It's lightweight, sturdy (up to 300 pounds), easily stored and requires very little space. It’s easy to assemble and comes with an exercise chart to demonstrate the moves and 21-day workout. $149.00 at The Squat Master.

Catstudio pillow • This pillow is entirely hand-embroidered on light tea-colored 100 percent organic cotton and features scenes of St. Louis. $184.00 at Cat's Meow Personalized Gifts., 11773 Manchester Road.

Nest Hello • Replace your doorbell with this Nest video doorbell. An app on your phone alerts you to movement (or when someone rings it), but you can also pretty much open the app and look at a crisp, clear 160-degree video of your yard any time. You can even “answer” the door from anywhere. $229.00 at Walmart, Target, Best Buy.

Silver cuff • This 1½-inch-wide cuff bracelet is unique enough to get noticed but classic enough to be worn for all kinds of occasions. Also available in brass. $240.00 at Jenny Walker Jewelry, 449 North Euclid Avenue.

Leather handbag • This classic handbag is big enough to store the day’s necessities yet sleek enough to carry to a meeting, lunch with friends or out on the town. Gold accents give it that little something extra. $143.00 at Divine Inspirations, 205 North Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood.

Pink orchid planter • A pop of spring color in this orchid planter will perk up those gray winter days. The blue and white square pot is a clean, modern complement most decors. $132.00 at Rusted Chandelier, 118 North Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood.

Roboto Poop Bag Holder • No one likes picking up doggie doo, but wouldn't you like picking it up so much better if the bag came out of this clever holder than can attach right to your dog's leash? $130.00 at Mr. Dog New York.

Marc Jacobs bestseller collection • This Effortlessly Irresistible collection from Marc Jacobs features five bestsellers: hydrating primer, waterproof gel eyeliner, mega-volumizing mascara, long-wearing luxury lipstick and award-winning lip gloss. $130.00 at Neiman Marcus, 1701 South Lindbergh Boulevard, #100.

Custom sequined skirt • Have a custom skirt or other clothing item made for the fashionista in your life. This sequined skirt will add years of sparkle to holiday gatherings and parties. $175.00 at Bespoke, 2650 Cherokee Street, St. Louis.

Analog Watch Co. Watch • This sleek and minimalist watch not only is inspired by nature, but gives back to nature as well: For each watch sold, the company behind them plants a tree. $158.00 at The Spotted Pig, 9218 Clayton Road.

Loog electric guitar • For those about to rock, the Loog electric guitar will be music to your ears. Yes, it’s a real guitar: Tune it, form chords and play songs. If you’re just learning or want to learn, download the free app to play songs by artists including Taylor Swift, the Rolling Stones and Bruno Mars. Guitar straps are an extra option. $199.99 at Happy Up, 6654-A Edwardsville Crossing Drive, Edwardsville.

Long mixed media sweater • Say so long to boring sweaters. You’ll stay warm and colorfully stylish in this long black sweater adorned with swirls of color and pattern. $162.00 at Basket Case, 1680 Lebanon Avenue, Belleville.

Reversible jacket • Are you feeling bright and sassy, or more subdued? This reversible jacket lets you have it both ways. One side is splashed with an array of colors and patterns, while the other is classic, never-goes-out-of-style black. It’s slightly longer length gives you some extra coverage on chillier days. $218.00 at Basket Case, 1680 Lebanon Avenue, Belleville.

Minka Wave three-blade ceiling fan • Pair this minimalistically designed fan with Amazon Echo, Google Home or to your smart device to bring in a cool breeze with ease. $239.96 at Ferguson.

Handcrafted glass menorah • Glass artist Nina Miller of Olivette made this heirloom-worthy fused glass menorah. Many more of her other glass pieces are available at the shop. $180.00 at Artisans in The LOOP, 6511 Delmar Boulevard, University City.

Zojirushi 5.5-cup rice cooker • Developed in Japan at the original rice cooker factory, this machine cooks rice of all types and also steams foods in the accompanying steamer basket. It's the Rolls Royce of rice cookers. $179.99 at Crate and Barrel, 1 The Boulevard, Richmond Heights.

Heidi ribbed sleeve wool cashmere sweater • This jewel-neck wool and cashmere sweater is the perfect shade for autumn and winter seasons. $120.00 at Nordstrom.

Nest Protect • Turn your house into a smart home with this smoke and CO detector that talks to your phone. It can alert your phone and tell you where the danger is. And it lets you hush a false alarm with your phone. $119.00 at Nest.

Hunter Rain Boots • Nothing is worse than cold water seeping into your shoes, and these iconic rain boots are a great way to make sure that never happens. $160.00 at Dillard's.

Ninja Coffee Bar • If you know a coffee connoisseur, this machine is perfect for them to make all their fancy coffee-house brews at home. $199.99 at Kohl's.

Amethyst rose necklace • This is definitely a statement necklace: a shimmering amethyst rose with sterling silver hangs from turquoise-colored titanium mesh, which can be pulled taut or shaped a bit more elegantly for added flair. $189.00 at The Silver Lady, 7318 Manchester Road, Maplewood.

INC men's slim-fit velvet blazer • Dress up this navy-blue jacket with a tie for a night out, or dress it down with a T-shirt for the weekend. The satin peak lapel and front pocket detail add an element of formality. Also available in a classic fit. $129.50 at Macy's.

Hearth & Hand Centennial Rolling Cooler • Whether you're tailgating or entertaining at home, this rolling cooler (metal finish with plastic lid and liner) will keep cold drinks within reach. A bottle opener on the front has a collection bin to keep loose caps from running amok, and a spigot makes it easy to drain when the party is over. $139.99 at Target.

Dooney & Bourke Crossbody Purse • The crossbody has a slim profile and multiple pockets for organized storage. It's the ideal companion for weekend errands or a night out with friends. It has a brown leather body with a leather tassel and red zipper accents with the Cardinals insignia. $229.00 at St. Louis Cardinals Team Store, 708 Clark Avenue.

For babies and kids, $100 to $250