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Eco-Friendly Work Bench 'n' Box

Little woodworkers can hammer in chunky "nails", use the vice to clamp things into place, or work some magic with a screwdriver or wrench. Read more »

Fold & Go Woodland Tree House

This cottage loves to travel! Decked out with a carrying handle, it's perfect for on-the-go play, but full-featured enough to be an at-home mainstay. Read more »

Eco-Friendly Handy Doctor Set

A well-made kit for any doctor-to-be, it even has a slot for your junior physician's business card. Read more »

Crayola Oil Pastels Portfolio Series (24-pack)

Somewhere between an oil paint and a crayon, these portfolio pastels are the perfect set for anyone from a budding artist to a seasoned pro, made as only Crayola could make them. Read more »

French for a thousand milestones, this classic competitive card game is anything but a bore. As kids sprint to the finish line, they won't even realize they're building strategy skills and working on mental math! Read more »

Washable Kids Paint

Love painting but hate the mess? Ditch the brushes for these hand-held marker-like dispensers. Read more »

Dweebies

This unique card game has simple rules that translate to complex strategy, and a fun concept that will have kids coming back again and again. Read more »

Erector Empire State Building

Want a building project that doubles as an industrial art piece? Read more »

Hide and Eeek!

This simple concentration game has a cute rating that's off-the-charts. Search the field for elephants that are higher or lower than the number on your card. Read more »

Crazy Cheese Puzzle

This simple and quirky twist on a basic puzzle is the perfect way to test your problem solving skills. Read more »

Thumball

A silly, hands-on way to practice key skills, and have a ball doing it. Read more »

Order's Up

This fun food game will have the whole family laughing and playing together as you race to see who can fill their guest check first. Read more »

Five Crowns

Complete with instructions for solo play and group play, Five Crowns is a fun card game of strategy and sequence that will have teens playing deep into the night. Read more »

Muse Magazine

This magazine is sure to delight the artist, writer, mathematician, astronaut, and philosopher in your child. Read more »

Breville Panini Press

Kids eat right when they've had a hand in their meal, and with this panini press your young chef can get creative in the kitchen. Read more »

Pommawonga

Traditionally used to teach kids how to spearfish, this Native American toy is simple, old-fashioned fun. Read more »

My Giant Busy Box

This fun craft box provides hours of entertainment at a reasonable price. Read more »

My First Lab Ultimate Microscope

If you're looking for a beginner microscope to get your kids jazzed about the natural world, but want something a bit more durable, this one's the ticket. Read more »

Richard Scarry's Busytown

The discovery never ends with this life-size game board that's jam-packed with bustling streets, kooky creatures, and silly scenarios. Read more »

Skyfoil Frameless Parafoil Kite

Wind easily fills this parafoil kite, and you're up and flying before you know it. Read more »

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