Toddlers can start up a lifetime of enjoying train sets with Brio's "My First Farm," the newest addition to BRIO's wooden railway system. My little...

Babies and toddlers can now join the rage for modular car systems! babu Rollers provide three wooden car bases with 6 car tops to mix and match,...

Fairy gardens are a delightful surprise when I come upon one as I did the other day on a walk. They fit right into the natural habitat but add some...

Kids couldn't wait for me to open the box to reveal 12 golden dragon's eggs, so they could choose one and start excavating. Each egg comes with a...

It's amazing how 5 simple uniquely shaped wood planks stimulate creativity and hold a child's attention while they build from a pirate ship, bridge,...

Lights & Stripes Zebra is quite cool in his shiny blue vest with the collar popped up, ready to play with your little one. Explore his body...

Pick up this colorful, plush caterpillar turned butterfly and let the learning begin! First we pushed the music button and were treated to a...

Young children are fascinated with remote controls, so now they can play with their own device, imitating mom and dad while learning important...

Lift open your LapPup and say hi to Violet or Scout who are ready for a game of peek-a-boo! Our Violet invites interaction, "I love you!" "Will you...

Welcome to the world of the Kruselings, Guardians of the Dreams. These beautiful character dolls by Kathe Kruse have been sent out to save the...

Kids just love to play with Geomagworld's magnetic cubes that are light enough for little hands and so maneuverable for a changing plot to the...

Magicube Story Building is a speech pathologist's dream product as it provides 143 characters and props for the telling of  "The Three Little Pigs."...

Kids pointed to the cube of 27 small magnetic blocks and said, "Can we play with that?" They quickly pulled apart the light, magnetic cubes and...

It's been my experience over the last 40 years working with kids that they LOVE a play house. "My Little House" is no exception as it is little...

My 5 year-old friend was captivated by the pirate scene and glow in the dark feature of this puzzle so we started to assemble it. The scene is rich...

In over 35 years of work with kids doing speech therapy, I found plenty of kids who bonded with vehicles more than play animals or dolls. Seeing a...

"Who wants to put on a puppet show" I asked as I looked at the hands go up in a first grade classroom. My two friends came over to retrieve the Frog...

Everyone fell in love with his sweet face on the German Shepherd Puppy. When I asked a group of first graders who would like to put on a puppet...

Kids, parents and grandparents all loved the rock painting kit with transfers to personalize their creations. In fact the kids liked it so much they...

Start up the band with Alex Toys' new set of beautiful wooden instruments. Grab the xylophone, recorder, tambourine or castanets for you and the...

Alex Brands knows how to make music fun! Little legs make this table just the right height for preschoolers as they bang away with their mallets...

Kaloodoo is one of the sweetest baby gifts ever! Mom and baby love them as they are small, portable, soft, cuddly and provide a reassuring sensory...

This cute little bear just invites a squish and hug with her chunky arms, feet and ears to grab as a take-along friend as kids explore and...

This cute lump of love has chunky arms, feet and ears to grab as a take-along friend as kids explore and experience their world. He sits up so...

Hop on Janod's forest train adding blocks of different shapes, patterns and animal faces. This darling train is a perfect toy for parent and toddler...

I'm really excited about Janod's new "Mini Story" sets that I first saw at the International Toy Fair in New York City. Janod knows what goes into...

This ship will delight any little pirate, with so many features to expand pretend play. Over my 35 years of doing speech therapy and finding ways to...

Kaloo's rabbit is love at first sight with his big, soft, silky floppy ears that endeared him to our little boy playmates. I knew the rabbit was...

We opened the IO Blocks box, looking for instructions, and found that they were located in a free app. Before we had time to download the app, my 4...

We emptied the box of 30 pieces of interchangeable bodies, faces, feet, hair and trunks as kids quickly started snapping the magnetic parts together...

Kids love water play whether in the tub, sink or pool. Plan Toys brings us this new floating adventure with our sandy beach and coconut tree...

Calafant combines what's terrifically fun for kids while inspiring pretend play. With their make-and-play medium sized cardboard building sets, they...

Calafant's large construction sets encourage creativity from the moment kids pick up their markers, paint or crayons to start customizing their Pony...

Kids love a cozy hideaway to call their own and Hape's new Teepee Tent is just that!  Connect the stable wooden poles and slip on the cover to...

Besides being one of the most beautiful toys, this High Seas Rocker provides lots of movement for your little toddler. Step into the boat and shove...

Hape describes their newest glow-in the dark Quadrilla Space City as "Construction and Connectivity". So much of the learning is in the building and...

Gentlemen (and women) start your engines! The Grand Prix grandstand cleverly disguises the sturdy suitcase that holds all you need for a race around...

Sammie has been by my side since I received him and was greeted with excitement by kids from 3 to 10 years of age! Sammie was right at home with a 3...

Our little girls/architects got right to work, designing their home, moving the 3 units around and up and down to create a "beach house," in the...

No instructions needed as the kids were so excited to play with the parachute that they pulled it out of the sack and started right in calling...

Kids rushed outside to our teepee set up in the yard and started right in personalizing each of the 4 sides with the red, blue, yellow and green...

What could be better fun than a box full of parts and gadgets with an instructive guide encouraging boys and girls to create their own toys, but do...

Kids were fascinated when I arrived with my self-contained "Treasure Chest," anxious to open the case to discover the fun.  Little hands got to...

Playmobil's inventive engineers have designed a carry case that opens to an aquarium and zoo landscape,  delighting kids as they explore and pour!...

Kids were mesmerized when they walked up to the big 3 level Discovery Home. Well-named, this house has plenty to explore as children knew right away...

This clever bear provides 3-in-1 fun as kids climb on for a ride, stow away their treasures or snap it shut to pack up for an overnight! We know how...

Little ones loved to give Bebee and his friends a whirl on the ferris wheel, watching the friends twist and turn. Secure this wheel of fun onto a...

Young fashionistas have grown up with disney characters and now they can take on a new role of designing fashions for their favorites--Tinker Bell,...

Ravensburger's Disney Pixar 73-piece puzzle features a large shark baring his teeth surrounded by some of our favorite "Finding Nemo" friends. Kids...

Puppets are a terrific venue for pretend play and language learning as kids take on a role, converse, and build their story. Wooky Entertainment’s...

This underwater creature set was popular with kids due to their fascination with the sea. With 110-150 pieces in each nanoblock, the animals take on...

The roll-and-go tape runners were such fun as kids decorated the 20 page tear-off pad's drawings. Planes, creatures, surf boards and spaceships were...

I unrolled this pack-and-go mat and kids got right to coloring. Great for individual or group play, this mat accommodates several kids designing a...

Tape-a-Doodle is just that--all about decorating your doodles with this trendy tape! Designed with little girls in mind, this set includes 5...

Dressing Girl Puzzle by BigJigs sparked creativity in our little fashionistas as they designed outfits to be seen at the mall, playground and...

Get your engineer buddies and hop on board this new Bigjigs Rural Road and Rail Set chugging into town.  The 80 pieces of fun include roads, trees,...

Kids love miniatures, so add to the fun and learning by creating their own 3D works of under the sea animal art with nanoblocks from Ohio Art. My 12...

If you want to invite some interaction and conversation just slip on a t-shirt or hoodie from Planet Buddeez! Designed to teach kids to preserve and...

Bebe Bath and Accessories is the ideal companion for pretend play in the tub or pool. Just blow up her water wings, slip on the flippers and strap...

An ideal first baby doll, Babipouce Pink Cotton Flower's sweet face invites cuddles, play and conversation as babies grow up to be toddlers and...

This little elf captured the heart of moms and their babies. Sewn for tiny hands, this jester is an ideal first doll as she rattles with a little...

"G is for grapes," said my little friend as he set down the alphabet tile and lined up the letters.  Lots of language learning happens as children...

Children can set up their scenario for happily ever after using this set of blocks to create a castle, carriage pulled by horses, moat, turrets,...

Little ones were fascinated with "My Own Laundry" and had such fun imitating their household when getting right to the task. My little tester didn't...

Don't you love a multi-purpose toy that can provide energetic play and a quiet hide-away in one structure? Kids love to think that you can't see...

Watch your little friends gather around the Tropical Island Resort--there is plenty of room to entertain the gang. Take a ride in the boat along the...

Kids love a space of their own so how about a clubhouse just their size? Meet in the backyard for some make-believe fun with multiple themed spaces...

Infantino really got the right angle in this tummy time triangle wedge to encourage baby's strength and development. We know that babies are...

Invite your little ones to open the door and hop aboard this all around sturdy, functional, well-made wagon designed for a travel date with a peer,...

Learn as you go with this beautiful children's globe and puzzle in one! 180 matching curved pieces fit together nicely as children follow the...

WOW toys is known for its high quality, battery-free vehicles and people that are tough enough to stand up to kids' creative play. Their new line of...

Toss up a delightfully healthy salad with this vibrant, fun set of colors and textures. Engaging in a rich sensory experience, kids can mix up felt...

"Baby Tea Party" by Earlyears is a fuzzy 6 piece set for baby's first exploratory tea party. Full of varied textures, colors and sounds, each piece...

What could be better than a Folkmanis puppet? One they design that you can construct! Grab a frog, cat or bunny kit that includes the incredibly...

Kids always teach ME, when they get their hands on a good learning toy. That's just what happened when I dumped out my box of Wooden Wimsey Blocks...

What fun it was to introduce Zylie the Bear to little girls and watch their faces light up--instant friendship. This trendy bear, dressed to explore...