( 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

( ooly $13.95 and up) Scratch Art is a really fun and a satisfying art material. It's even more fun here because the images are from PEANUTS. The kit comes with 12 illustrated colored scratch cards in different colors. Comes with a drawing tool (which you use to scratch off the top layer to reveal the colors below). Most scratch art sets are black -- so this kit is also different from the traditional experience. A great travel take along. 6 & up. There is also a DIY Shrin

( ooly $6.95 and up) If you're a fan of PEANUTS, you're going to LOVE this wonderful collaboration with ooly. Let's start with the bigger kits, our testers loved the Coloring Activity & Sticker Kit ($27.95) that comes in a box that's covered with PEANUTS cartoon strips. Inside you'll find an activity book that includes hidden pattern coloring sheets, 8 jumbo crayons, 8 washable makers and stickers. This would be a great choice to have at your office if your child comes to vi

( Playmobil $69.99) Animal lovers will enjoy this small setting that includes 191 pieces. There are two human care takers and assortment of props for entertaining and taking care of the visitors. This kit can also be connected to the Puppy Care Center Set ($44.99). These are both relatively small builds that will appeal to kids that love playing with miniatures. For younger builders -- adult assistance will be required. Marked 4 -10. Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Awa

( 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

( Creativity for Kids $25.95) If scratch art fans and unicorn fans were to have a dream toy -- this would be it! The deluxe set comes with 20 scratch art boards - some with pre-drawn images and others with just frames. If you're new to scratch art, it's a lot of fun. The kit comes with two plastic styluses that you use for scratching off the black top to reveal the colors below. Now what makes this kit especially special, it also includes a small unicorn vacuum for picking u

( eeBoo $24.99) A gorgeous image of skaters in Central Park at night. A magical setting by Victoria Tentler-Krylov. These puzzles make great projects for families during the holidays. Equally special, Paris Christmas by Jennifer Orkin Lewis - features street scenes of people shopping with the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame in the background. Ages: Preschool Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025 Shop this New York City Skaters puzzle on Amazon Shop Paris Christmas puzzle o

( Playmobil $197) A wow-wee kind of a castle with multi-levels and a bridge that connects the two towers. As with all Playmobil sets, this starts a construction set that makes a great parent/child project and leaves you with a terrific pretend setting. There's a dramatic spiral staircase, a dancing platform that allows the figures to spin, and two figures (a princess and prince) and thrones. We do wish there were more characters included in the set. There are other exte

( Corolle $44) A charming doctor's kit designed for 12" and 14" dolls -- complete with a doctor's bag (in blue gingham checks of course) and so many great accessories including a blood pressure cuff, a thermometer, a stethoscope, a retractable syringe, a bottle of vitamins. Comes with 3 batteries. Marked 18 months and up but we think the sweet spot is more like 3s and 4s. Preschoolers Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2025 Click here to buy the Doll Sling on Amazon