(Fisher-Price $21.99) For toddlers and preschoolers this bag of 80 colorful pegged blocks is a basic. Toddlers will need some learning...

(Lakeshore $299) These are the kind of quality wooden unit blocks that you'll find in a good nursery school. The hardwood is smooth and...

(Mudpuppy $12.99) This is like a knowing-and-naming book on a ring. Instead of binding the single images into a board book, these...

(Mindware $12.95) A classic set of nesting blocks with handsome graphics will have long term play value as children go from knocking down...

(BigJigs $19.00) A striped orange and black tiger, black and white zebra, grey elephant, golden lion and a spotted giraffe; all five...

(BigJigs $19.00) A chubby pink pig, spotted cow, a brown horse, a wooly sheep and a red tractor; all five pieces fit into a green meadow...

(Calico Critters $34.99) Looking for a beginner’s doll house? This is truly a starter house that can be added to over time. A mighty...

(Manhattan Toy $22) Straight out of Dr. Suess’ Cat in the Hat come the mischief makers, Thing 1 and Thing 2, only in this case they are...

(Creativity for Kids $13) This is essentially a decorating kit. The five pre-made animal masks come with holders and a supply of stickers...

(Jazwares $34.99) Miffy, a story book character created by Dick Bruna, has been popular with toddlers all over the world for decades. Now...