Next to selection boxes and chocolate coins, annuals are a standard, fail-safe Christmas gift, and they make great birthday presents too. With annuals being printed for pretty much every TV show, film, pop star and sports team you can think of, you’re almost guaranteed to find the perfect one for your child. Plus, with annuals being filled with stories, cartoons and fun activities, you’ll hopefully get a bit of peace and quiet into the bargain too!

On adflyer, we’ve made looking for the perfect annual simple and straightforward. You can simply type in exactly what you’re looking for in our search bar, or use our handy filters to choose the specific type, age group or type of annual you’re after. Possibly the most important thing to get right when choosing an annual for a gift is the age group, as getting it wrong could result in said annual being chucked either in the bin or at your head. Of course, making sure that the annual is current and not ten years old will also help to avoid any unwanted temper tantrums, as will checking that the child you’re buying it for actually likes the subject of the annual in question. Do all this, and with any luck, you’ll be in their good books, at least for a minute or two!