(Janod $19.99) This is called a musical puzzle, but in fact it is more like a talking puzzle, with animal sounds. A solid five-piece...

(eeBoo $15.00) Want to build a love of pencil and paper tasks? Switch the 'task' word for 'fun' with these short but jumbo size pencils...

(Curious Chef $25) Getting boys involved in the kitchen just got a little easier with this chef's kit. They made the apron and tools less...

(International Playthings $19.95) This carrying case is loaded with waxed strings known as wikki stix that come in many colors and can...

(Guidecraft $72.00 & up) If there's one toy every child should have, blocks are it! Nothing is more basic to play than a set of wooden...

(Leap Frog $22.00) For the 21st-century child, magnetic letters that talk! Put the "magnetic phonics reader" onto the fridge and it will...

(Remo $11.95) Preschoolers can easily hold onto the handle of this lollipop-shaped drum. Makes a pleasing sound, according to both kid...

(Crayola $10.50) This innovative art material is great for travel as well as home because the chunky markers are colorless and won't...

(Patch $29.99) For the alphabet set, here's a puzzle that goes from A to Z and also a to z with a 5 piece puzzle for each letter of the...

(Hasbro $14.99) Of course, you had play-doh, one of the classic art supplies for preschoolers then and now. Just a set of play-doh...