(Mattel $30.99) Summertime on the farm and this Barbie is no slouch. She’s right there riding a red tractor, feeding the animals and...

(Mindware $24.99) Although it’s anything but open-ended, we think boys and girls will like the interaction of this active pretend...

(VTech $7.99 each or $21.99 set of three) Push the window on these little vehicles and they light up and activate music and sounds and...

(Mudpuppy $12.99) Two 20-piece magnetic puzzles in one package are well designed for travel. They come in a book-like holder and players...

(Hape $24.99) Although we like wooden train that run on kid power sans batteries, we know that some prefer the option. This season Hape...

(Hape $16.99 each set) For Quadrilla builders there are some new add-ons that will add new dimension (and maybe re-ignite interest) to...

(Hape $29.99 & up) We’ve written about other handsome wooden Quadrilla sets in the past. This season they have created a smaller set with...

(Skilduggery $59.99) Last year’s Platinum winner just got to be even better. There’s more track PLUS ramps to build two bridges that will...

(Hape $39.99) Ideal for apartments that might not have room for a full toy kitchen or for Grandparents with visiting grandchildren. This...

(Phaidon$14.99) With fold out pages, this playful cardboard book has fold out pages. It starts with a conventional image and label, as in...