(Magformers $74.99) Magformers’ newest magnetic construction set comes with enough pieces for building a house with a light up fireplace and mantle PLUS lots of props for the backyard — a see-saw, a light-up flower, and elephant slide, a swing, a tree, and a boy, girl and yes, even a robot figure. Like all Magformers the magnets are safely embedded inside the plastic forms. It comes with an idea booklet, but we know kids will have their own ideas. These construction material

(Triactiontoys $29.99) Muchachos the Llama has a sweet face with stitched features that seem to smile. A toddler size armful, 18” long with multiple textures—a corded plush body with velvety tan hooves trimmed with longer plush. Muchachos wears a lively patterned brown and white cotton poncho. Like the smaller Deglingos, this huggable has a flat bottom so he can sit without flopping over. Ages: Infants, Toddlers Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2020 Click here to purcha

(Mudpuppy $12.99) We usually avoid coloring book activities. We prefer a blank sheet of paper and crayons. paints, markers or colored pencils for art exploration. That said, this 8 foot long story roll could be fun for kids who are expected to develop pencil and paper skills that require staying inside the lines. This kit comes with five colored pencils and has a little reading embedded in the coloring activities. We used to suggest this kind of toy for long flights, but for

(Triactiontoys $14.99 each) So soft and sweet, these toys are washable plush and ideal comforting toys that babies find so comforting. We love the pink Cat Comforter with stitched features that seem toe smile and little arms, and blanky body to clutch. If you want something more gender neutral, choose the adorable white and tan spotted cow. These would make a lovely shower gift. Ages: Infants Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2020 Click here to purchase Cow on Amazon

(Creativity for Kids $14.00) Ready to decorate windows, packages, cards, and other spots for holiday cheer! This is like last years award winning Big Gems kit only the stickers and sun catchers all have a holiday theme. The kit includes 12 holographic stickers with printed dots to guide their gem placement; plus two sun catchers that are more open-ended so kids can decorate both in their own unique way. This takes some of the dexterity and fine motor skills involved in pencil

(Horizon Group $26.99) What a goodie box! This is sure to make a big impression...pun intended. Each colorful pack has a different color clay with sparkles that won’t come off on their hands. The deluxe kit includes 20 different textured clay packs and 14 sculpting tools plus three double sided molds. Make a dinosaur, car or unicorn. Let it dry in 24-48 hours, but it will still feel spongy. Our tester loved the textures in the very soft and easy to manipulate clay. Along with

(Horizon Group $14.99) An art project that will make a wonderful night light. A very cute plastic unicorn arrives with six paint colors so kids can add add their own unique design to their personal unicorn. Wait for dark and turn on the LED light that changes colors. It's quite a show! You'll need 3 AAA batteries (not included). A fun art project to light up the night! Marked 4 and up, but we'd say the sweet spot is on the upside...for 5-8s. Ages: Preschoolers, Early School O

(Horizon Group $19.99) This isn't a dollhouse in the real sense of the word. It's really a room that a cute unicorn doll arrives in. Kids can decorate the room with the 3D and regular stickers and garland. We like the little Story Starter booklet that's meant to inspire kid's own story telling starring their very soft, cuddly, magic Unicorn Ages: Preschoolers, Early School Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2020 Click here to purchase the product from Amazon.com

(Horizon Group $19.99) This isn't exactly a dollhouse in the traditional sense of the word. A sweet little doll does arrive with her own "house" that's more like a room setting. She's a sweet plush fairy doll and she comes with a sheet of 3D stickers and another 4 sheets of regular stickers to decorate her room, plus a garland to hang on the house. Stickers are always a hit. We like the idea of the little book of "story starters" that can be a springboard to inspire storytell

(Lego $19.99) Our tester liked this cute jewelry box. First you build the box with the legos; then use the special DOTS to decorate the box top. They can follow the pattern designs or redesign the box whenever the feel like giving it a new look. So, this is both a follow the instruction challenge and or a creative do it your own way craft kit. Fine motor skills get a workout and when the job is done there's an end product to store jewelry of other treasures. Marked 6 and up