( Mag na-Tiles $69.95) A wow-wee set of Magna-Tiles that our testers loved because of the different variety of pieces. The tall triangles, the balconies, the tall door - were all fun to build. This is a 48 piece set that also includes a dragon (another plus with our testers). We still think if you're just starting out with Magna-Tiles an open-ended set is a great idea. We also recommend the Magna-Tiles DLX Classic Set ($119). Ages: Preschool, Early School Years Oppenheim

(LEGO DUPLO $69.99) If you’re in the toddler and preschool zone, you probably have Bluey on repeat. Kids will love this DUPLO build. Comes with Bluey, Bingo, Mom and Dad. Lots of opportunity here to retell stories from the series and create your own. There will be a whole range of sets at different price points - this is the "big" set with over 300 pieces . Note this set is marked 4 & up due to smaller parts. There are other Bluey sets that are marked 2 & up. Also fun is th