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Grip-Rite Neo Flying Disc

This disc takes all the clumsiness out of throwing and catching a Frisbee. Constructed for long-distance flying, with a flexible rim covered in an easy-grip material, this beach bum floats. Read more »

Super Scooter

Giant air-filled tires make bumps and dips a breeze. Plus, because the wheels bring riders' center of gravity higher than the typical scooter, it's a great way for kids not quite ready to remove training wheels from a bike to practice balance. Read more »

Dying to Meet You

Kate Klise

Sneak a peek into the mysterious and troublesome goings-on that take place between a best-selling (and rather grumpy) author, a mischievous boy and his even more mischievous cat, and a rather irritable ghost, during a summer stint at a haunted mansion. Read more »

Cathedral

This beautifully constructed game, made entirely of stained wood, is like a cross between an interlocking puzzle and a game of chess, with a medieval storyline running between them. Read more »

Dazzler Ribbon

A simple rainbow-colored ribbon, attached to a colorful stick, can transform into a magical instrument for self-expression and active play. Read more »

Peep

Maria Van Lieshout

Out for a walk with the family, Peep reaches the edge of the sidewalk and is petrified to jump off. A sweet read for little ones dealing with life's challenges, and a calming way to spark a talk about fears. Read more »

Stomp Rocket Super High Performance

Sometimes the best things in life are also the most simple. That goes for the stomp rocket, one of the greatest, and simplest, toys around. Read more »

All-Terrain Cargo Wagon

This Radio Flyer has a controlled turning radius to prevent tipping and a no-pinch ball joint to keep fingers safe. The final touch? Big air tires, so young kids can pull on bumpy roads, or drag it through the sandbox. Read more »

Artist Trading Cards

Artist trading cards, or ATCs, are miniature works of art built to be swapped. Read more »

Horseshoe Set

Packed into a cute retro box, these horseshoes are ready for either indoor or outdoor play. Read more »

The Goldsmith's Daughter

Tanya Landman

This page-turner brings to life the final days of the Aztec empire and the beginning of the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Read more »

Wax Drawing Kit

Packed up pretty with oil pastels, wooden frames, and colored and natural beeswax, this kit takes young artists step-by-step through the process of creating a picture inspired by an Ancient Greek wax technique. Read more »

Finger Puppets

These little guys are a breeze for preschoolers to manipulate. Almost every finger puppet in the line, from hedgehog to emperor penguin, costs less than $10. Read more »

Raspberries

Jay O'Callahan and Will Moses

This infectious concoction tells the tale of a magical fruit that makes everyone, from a shy old man to a nasty little bully, jump into the air singing, "Raspberries!" the moment they get a taste. Read more »

MiQube

Part strategy game, part brain-teasing puzzle, MiQube includes five different games to be played using its simple wooden checkerboard and geometric pieces. Read more »

Connectagons Tree Tops

When weather keeps the kids indoors, this toy brings the trees to them! Start with 4 interlocking base pieces, then build up from the truck to create branches, leaves, and perches for a bevy of blue jays, goldfinches, and cardinals. Read more »

Never Smile at a Monkey

Steve Jenkins

From "Never step on a stingray" to "Never stare at a cobra", this book is packed with silly (but salient!) advice and fascinating facts about the world's lesser-known dangers. Read more »

Artifact

What if Indiana Jones designed the Monopoly board? He might end up with something like Artifact, a globe-trotting game that challenges players to recover ancient stolen works of art. Read more »

Kids' Favorite Card Games

A fun, back-to-basics toy sure to bring many hours of family fun, and lay the foundation for sportsmanship, turn-taking, and patience: skills which do not come easily to five-year-olds. Read more »

The Shadow of Malabron

Thomas Wharton

Your fourth grader will race through this fast-paced and fantastical fairy-tale, filled with page-turning plot twists and wonderful characters. Read more »

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