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Give gifts kids will love

BY BRANDY McDONNELL | Published: November 23, 2008

It’s a Christmas scenario all parents dread: After the effort and expense of shopping, their child gets more excited about the crumpled wrapping paper and empty box than the actual present.

Gabe McDonnell, who turns 2 Friday and is entertainment writer Brandy McDonnell’s son, opens a present. PHOTO BY DOUG HOKE THE OKLAHOMAN
Gabe McDonnell, who turns 2 Friday and is entertainment writer Brandy McDonnell’s son, opens a present. PHOTO BY DOUG HOKE THE OKLAHOMAN

From high-tech stuffed animals to environmentally friendly tea sets, this holiday season offers many creative gift ideas for parents willing to look beyond the usual options.

Everyone loves a puppet show, and the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History in Norman carries hand-knitted finger puppets in a variety of species, from turtles to turkeys. All ages, $4.50.

The music of Oklahoma native Carrie Underwood, Johnny Cash and George Strait are converted into soothing lullabies in the "Hushabye Baby!” CD series. Infants; $16.98; www.

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