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I always go with books. art stuff is always good too if the parent will allow it. It's amazing how many parents take stuff like that and put it away never to be seen again. Games that they can play together are also good. a favorite gift that I give out quite often is a movie pack. go to your local dollar store and get a popcorn tub (they sell them at dollar tree) inside it put some packages of microwave popcorn, some candy and a couple cans of soda. then attach a gift card to blockbuster or a video store. kids love these.