Trendspotting: Classic Childhood Nostalgia

By Kat La Mantia | May 28 2025 | AdultsAllBlogChildren'sGeneralGiftPop Culture

They’re not just for kids–the classic characters of our youth like Snoopy and Peter Rabbit are back in style!

From Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie dominating the summer of 2023 to fashion and home decor brands launching collections based on childhood throwbacks like Little Golden Books, Beatrix Potter, and Richard Scarry, what’s old is new again as Zillennials seek comfort in retro aesthetics. A refreshing reminder of a time before social media, doomscrolling, and AI slop content, nostalgic childhood brands are a much-needed joyful escape for stressed-out adults.

With the 90s and Y2K revival still trending high, it’s a great time to add vintage flair to your assort. Explore our favorite throwback picks down below, perfect for curating a “kidulting” vibe!

More Gifts Straight from Your Childhood

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Richard Scarry: Pickle Car cap
$29.00 US
Mar 19, 2025
Merchandise
Out of Print


9780593899588
Celebrate 65 years of Barbie through the decades in this official, high-quality coloring book for all ages!
$18.99 US
Sep 03, 2024
10 x 10
Adult Coloring Book
80 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 7 and up

9780593710425
A coloring book for all ages featuring characters from classic 90s Nickelodeon shows!
$16.99 US
Jan 02, 2024
10 x 10
Paperback
80 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 7 and up

9781787742734
Celebrate the 75th anniversary of Peanuts with the latest Titan Comics Peanuts Facsimilie book, the 18th in the series, featuring 128 pages of classic Peanuts strips from 1960-1962.
$7.99 US
Jul 15, 2025
5-1/4 x 8
Paperback
128 Pages
Titan Comics

9780744027570
A humorous pocket-sized guide to living your best life, inspired by the world's most iconic daydreaming beagle.
$12.99 US
Sep 01, 2020
5-1/16 x 7
Hardcover
64 Pages
DK

9780593274163
Sesame Street Book Club featuring Bert and Ernie!™/© 2020 Sesame WorkshopProduct Details • Brass with white nickel finish• Weight: 0.15 ounces• 1 inch in diameter
$10.50 US
May 14, 2019
Merchandise
Out of Print


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LeVar Burton Read bookmark
$4.25 US
Aug 14, 2024
Merchandise
Out of Print

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Richard Scarry: On My Way to the Bookstore adult socks
$12.50 US
Sep 05, 2023
Merchandise
Out of Print

100 Colorful Postcards to Save and Share
9780593580028
A box of 100 delightful, nostalgic postcards featuring artwork from the bright and busy illustrated world of beloved children's book author Richard Scarry.
$20.00 US
Jun 11, 2024
4-1/2 x 6-1/4
Cards
100 Pages
Clarkson Potter

100 Colorful Postcards
9780593236536
100 delightful postcards featuring iconic artwork from Eric Carle's beloved children's books, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
$20.00 US
Sep 06, 2022
4-7/16 x 6-1/2
Cards
100 Pages
Clarkson Potter

9798217149308
World of Eric Carle The Very Hungry Caterpillar large zippered tote bag
$42.00 US
Mar 04, 2025
Merchandise
Out of Print

9781524715106
Images from the work of Dr. Seuss for all ages to color.
$16.99 US
Nov 01, 2016
10 x 10
Adult Coloring Book
80 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 7 and up

A Frog's-Eye View of Life's Greatest Lessons
9781368104050
Kermit the Frog is back, and he’s revised and updated his bestselling memoir with life advice and inspiration for a whole new generation of fans! Just in time for the 70th anniversary of The Muppets--the perfect gift for graduates of any age!
$19.99 US
Apr 22, 2025
6 x 8
Hardcover
192 Pages
Hyperion Avenue

(A Hidden Object Activity Book with Search & Find Puzzle Games - a Perfect Gift & Travel Companion for All Ages)
9781536210651
Where’s Waldo? Enjoying a refreshed cover on his first adventure — plus two new pages of games and searches!In the amazing original that set off the worldwide search for Waldo, the intrepid traveler is trekking from the beach to the mountains, the city to the county fair. And everywhere he goes, he somehow manages to lose more belongings to be found.
$8.99 US
Nov 12, 2019
9-15/16 x 12-7/16
Paperback
36 Pages
Candlewick
Age 5-9 years

9798892155595
An all-star line-up of creators bring to life an anthology of new stories set in the imaginative worlds of Jim Henson, including Labyrinth, Dark Crystal, Storyteller, Fraggle Rock, and Farscape.
$19.99 US
Nov 04, 2025
6-5/8 x 10-3/16
Paperback
176 Pages
Archaia
Age 16 and up

9781937133061
This action-packed 4-book boxed set takes YOU on over 160 adventures!Choose Your Own Adventure books–the 4th bestselling children’s series of all time–are back and as much fun as you remember. Kids and adults agree, these are the books that get 9- to 12-year-olds reading.
$35.99 US
Sep 30, 2025
4-3/16 x 6-7/8
Boxed Set
576 Pages
Choose Your Own Adventure
Age 9-12 years

Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and Other Beloved Characters
9780789344250
Published to celebrate the centenary of the first publication of the Winnie-the-Pooh stories, this beautiful volume celebrates these ever-fresh, much-loved characters and the visionary writer and talented illustrator who created them.
$29.95 US
Sep 23, 2025
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
176 Pages
Rizzoli Universe


29 original designs with charts
9781800921771
Knit a glorious Moomin sock collection for the whole family with 29 unique, intricately-designed Fair Isle sock patterns, charts included. Inspired by Tove Jansson’s Moomin books, each pattern is a loving homage to Jansson’s beloved characters, brought to life by the artistry of top Finnish knitwear designers.
$25.95 US
Jun 18, 2024
8 x 10-1/4
Paperback
176 Pages
Search Press

9780593276648
"Please... draw me a sheep..." And so begins the journey of the pilot and the little prince in search of the meaning of life. Le Petit Prince double-sided tote bag.Product Details • 100% cotton canvas• Inner pocket• Flat tote• 15" w x 17" h• 11" strap (hanging)• Made in the USA
$22.00 US
Aug 08, 2017
Merchandise
Out of Print