( 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

( Corolle $90) One of the sweetest dolls of the year! Corolle's new Maëlys is a 14" doll that is styled so perfectly. She has a multi-layer chambray skirt with sa lovely pink hoodie sweatshirt (with a unicorn on it). A matching pink headband and silver metallic sneakers. She is one of four new dolls in the Poupee collection: there's a blond, red head and brunette as well. Pricey but will become a favorite. Available at FAO Schwarz. 3 & up. Preschoolers Oppenheim Toy Po

( Corolle $90) Corolle can always be counted on for very special dolls - the kind you remember as you get older. The new Cleopée is a 14" doll that is styled so beautifully. She has a navy tulle skirt with silver metallic polka dots. A sweet sweater with a heart that has a tiny floral pattern that's picked up on her headband. And our tester loved the silver metallic shoes. She is one of four new dolls in the Poupee collection: there's an African-American, red head and brune

( Playmobil $99.99) Our testers loved this new two level hospital setting from Playmobil. It's a two level hospital complete with an operating room, a patient's room and bathroom. We love that there's a reception desk at the entrance of the hospital. And as with all Playmobil settings, the attention to detail is unmatched. You'll find flowers in the patient's room as well as an IV drip. The operating room has all the special lighting, surgical table and equipment for prete

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