Discover books that make great stocking fillers and become the perfect gift-giver this Christmas!
It’s here! The most wonderful time of the year!
With Christmas less than two weeks away, everyone is deep in the planning of their feasts and perfecting the art of gift giving to their loved ones.
But what if you have NO IDEA what to gift the young person in your life? The teens who are constantly jumping from one hobby to another? The harshest gift critics of all?
Don’t fret – we know exactly what the teen in your life will love to see in their stocking on Christmas morning. After all, Santa can’t get all the credit for gifting the best presents!
From cosy colouring escapes to clever puzzle books, these stocking-friendly gifts are guaranteed to delight even the trickiest of teens.
Perfect stocking fillers for teens
Bookish. No Author
Calling all crafty booklovers, your 2026 bible is here! This fun journal is perfect for any reader who loves to write reviews on Goodreads, but wants a more tangible record of their thoughts and reading progress. With space to review your reads, play a round of Book Bingo, and even list your DNFs (we all have them!), this journal will truly help teens engage with their favourite books on a new level. Then, you can meet them next Christmas for a full review of their year in books . . . Perfect family entertainment! Best paired with fancy gel markers and washi tape for the ultimate gift bundle.
Swiftle Lucy Doncaster
Looking for the antidote to a Cruel Summer? Been counting down the days until The End of An Era hits Disney+? Know every word to every bridge, and consider yourself a master detective of all the Easter eggs? When it comes down to it, Swifties are the most impressive puzzle solvers, so why not have the teen in your life try their hand at becoming a Mastermind of the Eras! Is there a better way to spend Christmas Day than bonding over solved Taylor Swift trivia as a family?
Bestie Moments Amelia Green
Picture this – it’s been a long day out in the Australian sun, and the teen in your life just wants to relax. Entice them away from their devices and try some mindful colouring! Bestie Moments is filled with pages that represent all the fun activities that besties do together, from sleepovers to baking. By gifting this gorgeous colouring book this Christmas, you can help your teen bring their memories to life. And, if you’re lucky, your teen might just colour you into the book as a thank you for such an awesome gift!
Cosy Fantasy: A Colouring Escape Stephanie Whorlow
Do you know a teen who loves to escape to fantasy worlds, but aren’t sure what they’ve already read? If yes, then we have the gift for them! Enter Cosy Fantasy, from local Australian illustrator Stephanie Whorlow, and bring the pages of their favourite fantasy reads to life! With dragons perched on towers, fairies prancing through meadows, and mermaids surfacing in moonlight, this colouring book is perfect for anyone looking for a touch of magic this Christmas.
Sabrinle Lucy Doncaster
Do you know a teen who’s still devastated that they never got to attend Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet tour this year? Was Man’s Best Friend their most listened album on their Spotify Wrapped? Do they love flexing their fan knowledge on all things Sabrina? If you answered yes to any of the above, Sabrinle: The Ultimate Sabrina Carpenter Puzzle Book is the perfect gift. With over 100 puzzles to sort through, this will keep any teen occupied for hours . . . just don’t be surprised if they disappear into puzzle-land between pudding and presents!
And there you have it – a Christmas lineup so perfect even Santa would applaud.
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