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BooksPicture books, chapter books, comics and reference books. Check the reading level and printed edition.5 gift ideas Dress-up & costumesWearable outfits for pretend play and Halloween. Check garment measurements as well as age guidance.5 gift ideas Beginner instrumentsKeyboards, recorders, harmonicas and ukuleles for first tunes. Compare tuning, lesson fit and included accessories.5 gift ideas Building toysOpen-ended construction, bricks, and clever systems.65 gift ideas STEM toysTangible science, logic, and engineering play.61 gift ideas Montessori-inspired toysHands-on stacking, pouring, lacing, and everyday mechanisms for children to explore at their own pace. These are Montessori-inspired home activities, not a certified classroom curriculum.13 gift ideas Video gamesConsole and PC games for racing, creating, and playing together. Each listing identifies the platform, physical or digital format, and ESRB rating; gaming hardware is sold separately.18 gift ideas Science kitsExperiments and discovery with a real project feel.13 gift ideas Art kitsCreative supplies with a little extra direction.24 gift ideas Craft kitsMake-it projects and gifts with a finished result.13 gift ideas Board gamesGames for table time, laughs, and rematches.40 gift ideas PuzzlesPieces to sort, solve, and finally click into place.26 gift ideas Outdoor toysBackyard-ready, active, fresh-air favorites.21 gift ideas Active toysMovement-forward play for extra-energy days.20 gift ideas Pretend-play toysProps for elaborate little worlds.47 gift ideas VehiclesWheels, ramps, tracks, and road-trip stories.26 gift ideas Dolls & plushSoft companions and character-led play.8 gift ideas Sensory toysTactile focus, calming motion, and fidgets.32 gift ideas Musical toysRhythm, sound, and movement.17 gift ideas Screen-free toysNo screen required—just an idea and some time.286 gift ideas Travel toysCompact picks for flights, restaurants, and waiting rooms.60 gift ideas Water toysSplashy play for bath time or the backyard.12 gift ideas RoboticsBuild, code, and see a system come alive.8 gift ideas