This holiday season, we have something for everyone to spark imagination and creativity, learn, laugh and create forever memories.
Fun & Learning
Coding Critters
These interactive pets introduce preschoolers to critical thinking, problem-solving and other STEM skills with the help of fun playsets, storybook coding adventures and two interactive modes. $39.99, 4+, LearningResources.com
Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit
Combines hands-on play of Friedrich Froebel’s and Maria Montessori’s manipulatives with advanced computer vision for a personalized and highly engaging experience. $79, 3-5, PlayOsmo.com
Color Chemistry Arctic Lab
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STEAM-infused, playful experiments exploring color, texture and temperature. Set includes materials and supplies to do 15 experiments right out of the box. $24.99, 7+, Shop.Crayola.com
Botzees
An augmented reality robotics kit that combines construction, coding and creativity. Kit contains 130 uniquely shaped, easy-to-grip blocks. $99.99, 4+, Pai.Technology/botzees
Moving Creations with K’Nex
Learn to apply STEM principles just like an engineer with this kit that includes nine different builds, 18 STEM experiments and “Think Bigger” challenges. $39.99, 8+, Hand2Mind.com
Smart Sizzlin’ BBQ Grill
Attach the food pieces on the skewer, and the grill will recognize each piece while introducing food and colors. Turn the skewer lever to count along from 1 to 10. $39.99, 2+, LeapFrog.com
Design & Drill Space Circuits
With 20 different space-themed missions, kids create circuits that really work. $49.9, 6+, EducationalInsights.com/design-drill-174-tech-space-circuits
Collectibles
Blume
Dolls that mix imaginative, over-the-top hairstyles with an awesome blooming effect for a surprising toy “reveal.” $9.99, 5+, BlumeDolls.com
Hatchimals Pixies
Feature super glittery hair, wiggling wings, poseable heads and sculpted fashion inspired by their Hatchtopia homes. $9.99, 5+, Hatchimals.com/en_us
Jurassic World Snap Squad Assortment
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Featuring fan favorite dinosaurs with mouths that open to “snap on” to backpacks, lunch bags and more. $4.99, 4+, Target.com
Pinata Fiesta
There’s a party in every piñata. Surprises include charms, bracelets, rings and tons of confetti! $7.99, 4+, Jakks.com
Shopkins Real Littles
Miniature versions of real iconic brands with a matching Shopkin inside. $9.99 (Lil' Shopper Pack) ages 4+, MooseToys.com
Game On!
Pick Me Up, Piggy!
Tell stories to improve language skills, remember where to find hidden farm friends, take turns and work cooperatively to win the game. $19.9, 3+, Mindware.OrientalTrading.com
Disney Villainous: Wicked to the Core
Discover your unique abilities while dealing twists of fate to your opponents. $24.99
Meltdown
The ooey-gooey game of skill. Stack cubes on the putty goop that shifts and moves. $17.99, 7+, PlayMonster.com
Butts Up
A fun twist on musical chairs. Fess up about things you’ve done, stuff you like and things you wish. $22.99, 7+, PlayMonster.com
Mickey’s Snuggle Time
Snuggle up for a calming game that’s perfect for bedtime, nap time or any quiet time.
$24.99, 3+, Amazon.com
Imaginative Play
DreamWorks Dragons: Hatching Baby Toothless
Toothless comes to life inside the egg. Outside the egg, he plays game, moves, roars and purrs. $59.99, 5+, Target.com
JAKKS Pacific Character Tents
Twist, pop and play technology that pops up and folds up in minutes. $19.99, 3+, Jakks.com
Robo Alive Ice Blasting Dragon
They walk, roar, breathe fire (or ice) and gnash their teeth! $24.99, 6+, RoboAlive.zuru.com/
Disney Junior T.O.T.S. Nursery Headquarters Playset
Care for these baby animals until they’re ready to be delivered to their forever homes. $39.99, 3+, JustPlayProducts.com
JoJo Siwa Singing JoJo Doll D.R.E.A.M.
Sporting her signature double bow, this 10-inch doll sings her newest hit song, “D.R.E.A.M.” $19.99, 6+, JustPlayProducts.com
Croco Jungle Research Station
Set off on a research mission and discover rare species, look after injured animals and find the secret treasure. $99.99, 5+, Schleich-s.com
KidiGo Walkie Talkies
Keep in touch anywhere with these kid-safe, two-way radios. Include two-player games for real-time gaming between devices. $34.99, 4+, VTechKids.com
American Girl Bowling Alley
Fully functional doll-sized alley, complete with lights, bowling sounds and score-keeping. Set also includes a rental counter, bowling balls and shoes, and pretend snacks. $150.00, 8+, AmericanGirl.com
Let’s Pretend Shopkeeper
With a chalkboard top, hanging sign and magnetic menu, this setup has plenty of opportunities for personalization. $69.99, 3+, KidKraft.com/us_en
Kindi Kids
Bobble head dolls that invite imagination and come with interactive food-themed accessories. $24.99, 3+, MooseToys.com
DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free Spirit & Lucky Grooming Paddock
Features an upstairs loft to drop hay into the nursery corral and washing station to give Spirit a bath. Comes with one poseable Lucky doll, Spirit horse, one foal and 21 pieces. $39.88, 3+, JustPlayProducts.com
Myla the Magical Unicorn
Touch Myla’s wand to the butterfly palette to choose a color, then touch the wand to her eyes, wings and horn to decorate Myla in a variety of colors. Glitters with lights as she talks and sings. $59.99, 4+, VTechKids.com
Zoomigos
Pumping up these cute animals is easy, and their see-through legs give inquisitive kids a look at how it all works. Watch them go for hours of unplugged play. $14.99, 3+, EducationalInsights.com
Boppi the Booty Shakin’ Llama
Get the whole family up dancing and laughing with Boppi, who shakes it like nobody is watching. $19.99, 3+, Zuru.com
Dig It Up! Discoveries: Dragons
Chip and chisel to release 12 fantastical creatures from their golden eggs. Learn about each one’s mystical powers in the discovery guide. $25.95 4+, Mindware.OrientalTrading.com
Mirari myStorymaker
Allows children to create a story by pressing colorful icons from various sections such as “hero,” “adventure” and “happy ending.” $29.99, 12M+, Amazon.com
Creative Fun
Blinger Diamond Collection
New glam styling tool that allows you to add gems to your hair, clothes and more. $19.99, 6+, WickedCoolToys.com/brands/blinger/
Playfoam Pluffle
The Squishologists have formulated a brand new squish-sation that never dries out. $29.99, 5+, EducationalInsights.com
smART Pixelator
Design and build 2D and 3D projects using Bluetooth connectivity, easy-to-follow lights, and smART Pixel beads, sequins or pegs. $59.99, 7+, SmartPixelator.com
Fuzzikins Cozy Cats
Use the included washable markers to color and create your very own animal friends. Then, rinse and redesign. $14.99, 4+, PlayMonster.com
Cool Maker KumiKreator 2‐in‐1 Maker
Braid beautiful friendship bracelets and necklaces. Load the colorful spools into the machine, spin and create in minutes. $24.99, 8+, CoolMaker.com/en_us
Aquabeads Deluxe Studio
Create fun 3D designs with two flip trays. Set contains more than 1,300 jewel and solid beads in 24 colors. $29.95, 4+, AquaBeadsArt.com
Shop Local
Visit Fat Brain Toys in Prairiefire or online at FatBrainToys.com for tons of great gifts! Save 15% OFF one item with code UX-4598!
- Timber Tots Tree House The classic Timber Tots are back, reimagined with new colors, features, and accessories! Ages 2+.
- Pencil Nose In this hilarious party game, players have to use their sniffers to try and sketch the prompt and then hope their teammates can guess the drawing. ! Ages 8+
- Personalized Name Puzzle A custom name puzzle just for your child! Encourage logic, fine motor skills, name recognition and spelling, and self-esteem.