Gift Guideall
From toys that stand the test of time to board games that are anything but boring, we found the best products for each grade that will build your child's brain as well as being chock full of fun. Our list of loot is kid-tested, teacher approved, and full of options for any family, so get wrappin'!
Bowl-a-Frog Game
The frog pins in this game are so cute, it's a shame to knock them down. And actually, it's not that easy, either!
Bocce Tournament Set
Long revered in Italy as the perfect way to pass a sunny afternoon, bocce is beginning to catch on as a low-key antidote to high-energy athletic pastimes.
Activity Rocks
This little science set introduces four seemingly normal rocks, each with a hidden talent: one floats, one's a magnet, one can create sparks, and another grows its own sparkly crystals.
Beastologist: The Flight of the Phoenix
Nathaniel Flood is sent to a distant cousin, who also happens to be a beastologist. Before he knows it Nathaniel is in Arabia, entrenched in an effort to ensure the world's last remaining phoenix delivers her egg safely!
Sports Disk Pack
Part giant frisbee, part mini trampoline, these unique sports disks are probably the most versatile outdoor playthings on the market.
Tales from the Book of Dragons
A magical reading of two short stories from one of Edith Nesbit's classics, this CD will inspire kids to head to the library, so they can read the other six tales not included here.
Come Back Soon
When Elephant gets an invitation to visit his penguin pals in faraway Icetown, he sets sail immediately. Gorgeous artwork and a silly premise make this a delight for young readers.
The Magic Rabbit
Ray and his bunny assistant are inseparable. What happens when bunny gets lost? A tender, visually splendid tale to inspire a love of storytelling.
Colour a Month Daily Planner
There's something about Moleskine. The classic line of pocket notebooks never seems to go out of style, and this colorful monthly planner is no exception.
Jeremy Draws a Monster
Unique and beautiful illustrations make this quirky story a fun and compelling read, inviting children to dance the line between imagination and reality.
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.
Creator Fire Rescue
LEGO's "Creator" series is just the ticket. Each box comes with one set of LEGO pieces, but directions for making three completely different projects.
Tree Blocks
Talk about toys au natural! Every set is hand cut from a different set of branches, which means that each one is a mix of sometimes odd shapes, from tiny twigs to chunky burled discs.
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.
