7 Fabulous Stocking Fillers for Kids and Young Adults

Choosing books to gift kids of different ages with different interests can be a tough job! We’re here to make your life a bit easier with this great selection. From a set of Grug board books to a 3-book box set from the bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, there’s something for little ones, YA readers and everyone in between.

Grug: My First Library by Ted Prior

Join Grug, the beloved bush character, on five different adventures! This box set contains the board books: Grug​​, Grug 123, Grug ABC, ​Grug Animals and Grug Colours. This is an easy and comprehensive gift pack that early readers are sure to love.

Ages 3+

Buy a copy of Grug: My First Library here.

Santa Loves Australia by Collette Dinnigin, illustrated by Luke Sciberras

Fashion designer Collette Dinnigan and landscape artist Luke Sciberras have collaborated on this stunning picture book just in time for Christmas. Join Santa as he rides his sleigh over the beautiful landmarks of Australia, from the Great Barrier Reef to Uluru.

Ages 3+

Buy a copy of Santa Loves Australia here.

 Kicking Goals #2: A New Knight by Sam Kerr and Fiona Harris, illustrated by Aki Fukuoka

Soccer superstar and Matildas captain Sam Kerr is back with the second book in her Kicking Goals series. This time, Sam is obsessed with playing soccer but she’s got a few issues with family and friends to sort out in the meantime. This is the perfect read for soccer fans and budding middle-grade readers.

Ages 7+

Buy a copy of Kicking Goals #2: A New Knight here.

How I Became a Dog Called Midnight by Ben Miller

The best magic happens when the clock strikes twelve. When George turns into a dog called Midnight at the strike of twelve, he couldn’t possibly imagine the magical adventure in store for him. Enter a world of wonder in the brand-new classic adventure from the fastest-growing UK children’s author, Ben Miller.

Ages 9+

Buy a copy of How I Became a Dog Called Midnight here.

Diary of a Christmas Elf by Ben Miller

Another hilarious read from Ben Miller, Diary of a Christmas Elf is about Tog, who becomes a Christmas elf. But what happens when presents start to go missing from Santa’s workshop? Can Tog find the true culprit? This is the perfect book for Christmas-obsessed young readers.

Ages 8+

Buy a copy of Diary of a Christmas Elf here.

Keeper of the Lost Cities: 3-Book Box Set by Shannon Messenger

Fans of Shannon Messenger’s bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series will be delighted with this box set of the first three books in her series! It’s also the perfect gift for new readers of this wonderful fantasy series.

Ages 12+

Buy a copy of Keeper of the Lost Cities: 3-Book Box Set here.

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

Legendborn is the first book in a new YA fantasy series that is taking TikTok by storm. Fans of Cassandra Clare, Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo will absolutely devour this book, which features a modern-day twist on the tale of the knights of King Arthur, and Merlin.

Ages 14+

Buy a copy of Legendborn here.