(LEGO DUPLO $34.99) Toddlers will enjoy this small DUPLO building set that's focused on the airport. Our tester loved that there was a yellow and white airplane that opens so that it can be loaded with people and a luggage. Comes with two figures and a teddy bear. There's also a control tower and a baggage claim area. A good choice if your child is going to fly soon. Lots to lanaguage opportunities here - talk about the plane taking off. It's going --- up, up, up! Where cou

(LEGO DUPLO $29.95) Fans of Bluey will love this small set that includes 22 pieces. There's a Bluey and a Dad figure as well as a car and props for an ice cream shop. Lots of pretend opportunities once you put the ice cream stand together. 2 & up. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025 Shop the ice cream trip on Amazon

( eeBoo $14.99 each ) The perfect take-along set of dominoes for kids that are fascinated by space. The set comes with 28 shiny pieces that give you an opportunity for talking about the planets in our solar system. Illustrated by Uta Krogmann. Also fun -- Mini Dinosaur Dominoes . Marked 3 and up Ages: Preschool Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025 Click here to shop Space Dominoes on Amazon

( Super Smalls $39) If brushing hair is an issue in your house, this wonderful new kit from Super Small may do the trick. The kit comes with a large pink plastic brush and 246 gem stickers to add to your brush. Our tester also loved that the kit also included 16 small clips that have gem flowers on them. A great holiday or birthday gift. Ages: Preschool, Early School Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025

( eeBoo $13.99 each) Preschoolers that are working on knowing and naming the letters of the alphabet will enjoy working on this 20 piece puzzle with you. There's an image for each letter -- so lots to talk about here! We love the the 20 thick, oversized pieces that will create the 15" X 11" finished puzzle. Ages: Older Preschoolers Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Awards 2025 Click here to purchase the Learn the Alphabet Puzzle on Amazon.com

( eeBoo $13.99 each) We love these 20 piece puzzles from eeBoo that feature beautiful illustrations by Victoria Ball and are just right for beginners 3 & up. Our two favorite winter themes Yumi's Winter Carols and Winter Sleigh Ride . The 20 thick, oversized puzzle pieces will create the 15 X 11 scene. For spring settings, Garden Animals and Yumi's Village are also great choices. Ages: Older Preschoolers Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Awards 2025 Click here to purcha

(Horizon Group USA $22.99 ) Fans of Bluey will love this plastic caddy that is filled with arts and craft supplies that includes crayons, stickers, coloring book, and scratch-n-reveal pages. There's a handle so your child can carry the caddy. A fun piece of "Bluey" that make a hit as a birthday or holiday gift. Ages: Preschoolers Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025

( ooly $12.95 and up) As part of the collaboration between Ooly and PEANUTS, ooly created travel kits which will be perfect for holiday travel. There's the Snoopy School Coloring Travel Kit that comes with a 48 Coloring Book and 9 Jumbo Crayons. 3 & up. For older kids, we recommend the Activity Travel Kit that comes with 60 pages of games, coloring, stickers (always a hit), and 4 double-sided makers. The activities vary in difficulty (tic tac toe, close looking to find wh

( eeBoo $23.99 ) An interesting dinosaur puzzle that comes with just 9 blocks that are each 2.5" wide. The object is to make one of six dinosaurs by turning the blocks. It's harder than you may think and for younger "puzzlers", they will be happy to mix and match. Each of the six puzzles have a different background color which will be the key to solving the puzzles. Marked 2 and up, but the sweet spot will be 3s and 4s. Ages: Early School Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Aw

( Creativity for Kids $22.99) This is a sweet kit that includes a plush doggie and a velvet carrier. The activity here is to add the metallic stickers and adhesive patch to the carrier. Kids will also love the matching beaded bracelets that say BFF on them. There is also a red-checkered bandanna and bows for the doggie. Likely to become a beloved take-along. Equally cute is the Glitzy Unicorn Kit and Cuddly Kitty Kit. Ages: 4 and up. Ages: Preschool Oppenheim Toy Portfolio