My kids’ names are a bit uncommon. On the one hand, this means that they’ll rarely end up in class with someone with the same name (a major issue for my husband, whose name is Michael). On the other hand, it also means that they rarely find anything with their name already on it. The folks at Frecklebox make it easy for people to give personalized gifts to kids with unusual names — and we’re talking some great stuff here, not just your run-of-the-mill plastic mugs. Though they offer lunchboxes and party favors, placemats and puzzles, my favorites are the story books. Pick a story, choose the binding, and get ready to read it over and over again with your child.

Soft cover, $19.95, or hardcover, $34.95, at Frecklebox.com.