For a charming gift this spring, why not give something unexpected-music boxes? Music box presents are sure to make all of your gift recipients, young and old alike, smile. Your gift could be the start of a music box collection for a young person, or could be a cherished addition to those who collect the beautiful music makers.

Here are some themes for which a musical box could be just the gift that your gift recipient would appreciate:

• A kiss-A Hershey kiss, that is. You can find music boxes in the shape of the familiar and beloved chocolate treat, and the silver kiss also is a music box that plays "You Are So Beautiful."

• Animals-Many different animals, even insects, are depicted in musical box form. A particularly cute choice is ladybug music box that has heart-shaped spots on her red wings, and when you turn a key, she plays "You Are My Sunshine." Or a child might enjoy the gift of a turtle music box. This turtle is crafted from porcelain and is studded with Swarovski crystals and simulated pearls for luster. You could also select an elephant music box as well. The elephant, another finely painted porcelain creation, has a bumblebee for a friend, and she plays the song "You've Got A Friend." At only four inches tall, there is sure to be a place of honor given when she is added to a child's or adult's music box collection.

• Film-Many favorite films and film characters are available as music box presents. If you are one of the millions of Judy Garland fans, then you will want to select a Wizard of Oz music box to give this spring. While Judy Garland played Dorothy in the 1939 film classic, other characters, such as The Scarecrow, played by Ray Bolger, The Cowardly Lion, played by Bert Lahr, and the Tin Man, played in the film by Jack Haley, along with Toto the terrier and the Wicked Witch, superbly played by Margaret Hamilton, are all represented in a collectible musical carousel. Disney's Tinker Bell is also featured in a gorgeous pastel-colored music box that plays "When You Wish Upon A Star."

Many other music boxes for gifts and collecting are available for you to see at a fine collectibles online store.