(Faber-Castell $8.99) A small but useful intro to drawing that comes with instructions for basic sketching skills such as cross-hatching,...

(Mudpuppy $12.99 each) Just right for early school kids, Campfire Friends with marshmallow, cocoa, and cinnamon shaped and scented...

(eeBoo $23.99 each) A mysterious collection of items that might well be found in an Alchemist’s Cabinet will be a challenge for a family...

(Crayola $14.50) This set of 24 Crayola pencils features 24 specially formulated colors that represent people from around the world. ...

(Educational Insights $19.99 and up) We’ve told you about Design and Drill building toys that come with a totally safe working drill that...

(Thinkfun $12.99) My First Math Dice Game is labeled for pre-kindergarten skills, but in fact, most kindergarteners and many first...

(Mindware $20.99 and up) No glue, no pegs, no colors, no various sizes—this is a totally open-ended building set with 200 planks ($49.99)...

(Mindware $44.99) Younger builders will be able to do this smaller Sparkle Butterfly kit. Unlike some of the more complex Q-Ba-Maze kits,...

(Clixo $29.99) We're suggesting you start with the smaller 18 -piece set of Clixos. It's a magnetic building set with lots of discovery...

(LEGO $89.99) With 790 pieces this LEGO city set has plenty of pretend play possibilities after the problem solving is done. They will...