1. A DIFFERENT KIND OF SHERPA: These soft sleepover favorites feature snuggly sherpa exteriors and yarn-dyed cotton gingham lining. Polar bear and moose heads, paws and tails add character and a soft spot. Personalization is $7 extra ($79-$95) at Pottery Barn Kids, Plaza Frontenac.

2. HELLO, BIRDIE: If you have a smartphone, you know Angry Birds. Chances are your kids do, too. Get them an Angry Birds plush toy ($19.99 for 10-inch size) at Bam!, Chesterfield Mall.

3. BRIGHT STUFF: Glow-in-the-dark nail polish with glitter? What more would a girl want? The polish comes in a variety of colors, from green to pink ($6.50) at Justice.

4. ANIMAL MAGNETISM: The National Geographic Animal Jam gift card is perfect for kids ages 5-11. It includes a three-month subscription to Animal Jam (one of the hottest virtual kid games) and a six-month subscription to National Geographic magazine ($15.99) at many Walmart, Best Buy and Game Stop stores.

5. CARS APPMATES: Disney Appmates transform your iPad into a virtual playmat. Simply download the free Appmates "Cars" app from the iTunes app store, place your favorite Appmates character on the screen and play ($20 each) at the Apple Store, St. Louis Galleria and West County Center.

6. TELL ME A STORY: If you're far from your little loved ones, you can still read them "The Night Before Christmas" and other holiday classics with these Hallmark Recordable Storybooks. New this year, the books also feature music ($29.95) at Hallmark Gold Crown Stores.

7. IT'S A BIRD, IT'S A PLANE: For kids, Powercapes.com allows you to customize superhero capes for anyone ages 2 and up. You can design and personalize the cape ($25) at powercapes.com.

8. HAPPY KIDS: Erik, the newest "Happy Feet" character (he's the son of Mumble), and friends are now available to be stuffed and dressed at Build-a-Bear. Erik ($23) features a light-up bow. You can dress him in the Red Nordic Sweater ($8.50), Red Nordic Sherpa Hat & Scarf ($7.50), classic jeans ($5) and black rubber boots ($7.50). "Happy Feet Two" characters Lovelace, Sven and Boadicea are available as pre-stuffed mini friends ($10 each or $7.50 when you purchase two or more) at Build-a-Bear Workshops, St. Louis Galleria, St. Clair Square, St. Louis Science Center.

9. LIGHT DISPLAY: Aerobie Skylighter Disc is a basic flying disc with a twist: It's lighted, so you can play at night. Powerful LEDs light the entire translucent disc so you don't lose track ($14.99) at Sports Authority.

10. SILLY MONKEY: These warm wool hats are handcrafted in Peru and are available in a variety of styles. We especially liked the sock monkey and the frog design ($34.95 each) at MOss, 424 South Main Street, St. Charles.

11. PRIVATE, KEEP OUT: Every girl loves writing in her own journal. And this one comes complete with a light-up cover that says "Naughty or Nice" ($16) at Von Maur at the Meadows, 2 Fountain Grass Drive, Lake Saint Louis.

12. PEACE — IN: Everything old is new, and tweens are sporting the peace sign on everything from shirts to necklaces, so why not on their walls, too? This paint-splattered symbol is about 18 inches in diameter ($19.95) at Earthbound Trading Co.

13. MR. BIB: This adorable dinosaur bib can be monogrammed with your child's initial and name for free ($5) at Cottleville Crafts Etc., 5335 Highway N, Cottleville.