In time for Christmas giving, Bauman (NY) has these suggestions:

Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Two Bad Mice, 1st ed- $3600
Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, 1st ed in dj- $4000
E. B. White, Charlotte's Web, 1st ed- $2800
Charles Schulz, A Charlie Brown Christmas, 1st ed- $600

And for your caring parents-
James Joyce, Finnegans Wake, limited 1st ed signed- $25,000.
Agatha Christie, Death on the Nile, 1st ed in dj- $8000
Albert Einstein, Philosopher-Scientist, 1st ed signed- $10,500