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January 27, 2012

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Monster Mansion Playspace

Gear up for some imaginative fun in this bright, whimsical monster mansion that's home to a mad scientist and his wacky creations. Read more »

When I Grow Up Flip and Draw

When I grow up, I want to be... an adventurous astronaut who dabbles in art? Creative careers abound in this cleverly designed coloring book by artist Deanna Halsall. Read more »

LEGO Champion

This LEGO has multiple challenges, from tossing pieces at a target, to adding to a nearly toppling tower, to guessing what another player has built without looking Read more »

The Wise Fool

written by Shahrukh Husain, Illustrated by Micha Archer

Bright, folk-art illustrations and quirky characters make this book of Middle Eastern fables a perfect read-aloud. Read more »

The stationary fiend on your list won't need to save up these stylish stickers for a special occasion; there are enough labels in this bountiful booklet to add panache to cards and letters a'plenty! Read more »

Ready, Set, Paste

This set hits the preschool sweet spot: projects that are appealing to kids this age, and ones they can actually do with almost no parent intervention. Read more »

Max the Memory Game

Itâs a palm-sized version of the Simon game you may have played as a kid--pocket-sized fun and a memory booster to boot. Read more »

Itty Bitty Art Studio

For those who want to bring art wherever they go, this box contains a paint palette, brush, colored pencils, sharpener, sketchbook and even some fancy, stamp-sized frames! Read more »

LEGO DUPLO Play with Letters

This set gets little hands ready for the smaller bricks in their future, and also builds alphabet skills, one brick at a time. Read more »

Lucky Bamboo Wind Chime

Got a kid who loves to make things? This kitâs for them! Make a beautiful bamboo wind chime in no time to hang in your room or in the yard. Read more »

Chess Set

Maple Landmark's newest piece of toy-art is this beautiful wooden chess set, made of maple and cherry, a great way to inspire your child to learn a challenging, mind-bending game. Read more »

Zoom Lens for iPhone

This telephoto lens kit comes with everything your gadget-loving teen needs to snap cover-worthy, on-the-go photos. Read more »

Sustainable Earth Lab

Among the 40 different experiments available, your child can purify salty water, recycle paper to make new paper, and see how CO2 warms the earth, all in the comfort of your home. Read more »

Hive Habitat Set

Amazingly lifelike, Nano goes scurrying across hard surfaces like a real bug. The set's two Nanos can be registered online, where kids can track their collection, play games, and learn about real bug science. Read more »

Highlights Top Secret Adventures

Explore the world country by country with this package from Highlights Magazine. Read more »

Smithsonian Mission Museum: The Case of the Missing Mummy

Everyone loves a juicy mystery, and this game is the next Clue with a twist. Read more »

The Sneaky Snacky Squirrel Game

Game play in the Sneaky Snacky Squirrel Game helps preschoolers practice matching, color recognition, fine motor, and social skills, like taking turns. Read more »

Big Fun Stamp Art

Jam-packed with 12 chunky foam stamps, 3 ink pads, 8 markers, a 30-page sketch pad, and 2 adhesive-backed cardboard frames with hanging tabs, this kit is stuffed to the gills with everything a kid needs for some serious art making! Read more »