Ravensburger “Bizarre Bookshop 2” 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Illustrated by the prolific Colin Thompson, this whimsical and colorful jigsaw puzzle depicts a wacky wall of books full of curious creatures, weird windows, and magical worlds.
Snap Circuits “BRIC: Structures” Kit
Allows Snap Circuits connectors to integrate with LEGOs and other such building bricks.
‘Fourteen Animals (That Are Definitely Not an Octopus)’ Board Book by Gabe Pyle
In this hilarious book of animals, artist Gabe Pyle presents fourteen beloved animals who are definitely not an octopus — or are they?
Snap Circuits Motion Kit
Contains over 50 snap-together parts and over 165 projects for kids to complete, all focused on concepts of motion and physics.
Princess Awesome’s Solar System “Busy Dress”
Features all eight planets on a star-filled background, with a rocket ship and astronaut on each end of the sash that can be played with.
Donner DUS-1 Soprano Ukelele
Excellent and affordable ukelele for kids and beginners.
Nervous System Spiral Puzzles
New twists on traditional jigsaw puzzles, with a border that winds into the interior, allowing for many more edge pieces than usual.
Usborne’s ‘Forgotten Fairy Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls’
Once known, now largely forgotten, these empowering fairy tales have been brought together to inspire a new generation of readers.
‘Dixit’ Storytelling Card Game
A lighthearted, fast-to-complete party card game with an emphasis on imaginative storytelling and guesswork.
‘What Miss Mitchell Saw’ by Hayley Barrett and Diana Sudyka
In this children’s book, discover the amazing true story of Maria Mitchell, America’s first professional female astronomer.
Deuter “Kid Comfort” Hiking Baby Carrier
Mountain adventures with your young one become much more pleasant with this comfy, feature-rich carrier.
‘I Am Marie Curie’ and ‘I Am Walt Disney’ by Brad Meltzer
In the usual style, these two new books present their respective historic figures as childlike versions of themselves, telling their own life stories.
Disney + Bandai Toy Story “Chogokin” Mecha Toys
This post is brought to you by nine-year-old me, who is absolutely beside himself with excitement at this discovery: Did you know that a few years ago, Disney and Bandai teamed up to create a pair of Toy Story-themed toy sets whose components combine into giant mechas, à la Voltron or Power Rangers Megazords? Oh yeah, you read that right. Get a…
Haptic Lab “North Star” Quilt
Spark your little one’s curiosity about the night sky from an early age.
Born Free “Liva” Compact Fold Stroller
Folds up small without sacrificing functionality. Compatible with infant carriers like the Chicco KeyFit 30 and Fit2.
‘The Sorcerer’s Companion: A Guide to the Magical World of Harry Potter’ by Allan and Elizabeth Kronzek
An unofficial compendium of the true history, folklore, and mythology that inspired J.K. Rowling’s mega-popular universe.
‘The Girl Who Drank the Moon’ by Kelly Barnhill
This captivating modern fable tells the story of a kindly witch who decides to raise a human baby girl after accidentally feeding her moonlight, causing her to be filled to the brim with magic.
Peg and Awl “Marlowe” Waxed Canvas Lunch Bag
This reusable ‘brown bag’ is ideal for carrying lunches or snacks — no matter your age — and has a front pocket for slipping a sweet handwritten note into.
‘The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus’ by Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet
A picture-book biography of Peter Mark Roget, the creator of Roget’s Thesaurus, one of the most widely used reference books ever published.
“Nothing is Impossible” Children’s Music Album by The Story Pirates
Twelve infectious and hilarious songs based on stories written by kids, as heard on the Story Pirates podcast.