Top 2007 Christmas Toys for 3 and 4 Year Olds and Up!

Trail Blaster Sandbox Play Set

My Little Sandbox - is another one of those bright new ideas, winning toy awards! Each set contains a 10” x 10” sandbox, a 20” x 20” play mat and lots of themed play pieces. Choices include: horse ranch, beach party, big builder, farm, dino, mermaid, pirate, princess and 13 more! (kitestailstoys.com, $24.99)

aquadoodlemat2.jpgAquadoodle Adventure Mats - aquadoodle mats were already of a lot of fun for kids, but now this toy has gotten even better! With themes of Dora or Thomas the Tank Engine, the mats include stand up characters and vehicles. The vehicles actually move, following the doodled lines! This is a fabulous toy, reusable and with no mess, no paint, and no washing! (Thomas Toot N Doodle, $59.99)
$59.99)

Play Houses for Girls - I just love the Rose Petal Cottage. For more details, head to Look What I Found, Rose Petal Cottage

Rocket Blast Off Playhouse
Play Houses for Boys - For little guys, I love the “Rocket Blast Off” from Polka Dot Toys. Made of durable fabric with gold and silver trim, this playhouse looks just like a futuristic rocket ship, sized for kids! (mypolkdots.com, item #303148, $119.99)

Pottery Barn Kids’ Activity Table - this table includes paper roller, two drawers and two storage bins. Table legs are sold in two sizes, for little and big kids. (potterybarnkids.com, item 4010010, $219)

i got mail! set

I’ve Got Mail - this is a keepsake quality 27 piece set made of felt which includes a sturdy mailbox, postcards, letters, envelopes, messages and more. This toy encourages reading, writing and mailing! (chasing-fireflies.com, item 24757, $50)

Mini Wooden Kitchen - this attractive, wooden kitchen features a sink, stove top, cupboard and backsplash with utensils and other accessories and fits perfectly in small spaces! (hearthsong.com, item 708182, $99)

Wooden Play Food - if you decide to purchase a toy kitchen this year, you must take a look at the adorable wooden play food from Polka Dot Toys! There are ice cream cones, birthday and chocolate cakes, toaster, scale, cupcakes, milk and eggs, coffee maker and more! (www.mypolkadots.com, $7.99 to $27.99)

Doorway Puppet Theatre - turn any doorway into a Puppet Theatre! Made of durable and colorful cotton twill, this award winning toy will encourage imaginative play! Rolls away when not in use! (hearthsong.com, $49.98)

Acting Out Dress Up Musical Hokey Pokey Skirt Musical Dance Skirts: these adorable pull on skirts play music like “Swan Lake” and the “Hokey Pokey” when activated by motion! (annabean.com, Swan Lake: item AOSLS, $30; Hokey Pokey: item AO10014, $32; Sugar Plum Fairy: item AO10016, $35)

Tin Tea Sets: in two patterns, the pink and green set comes in an adorable carrying case and the pink and blue retro set comes with a cute serving tray. The best parts about these sets – they’re sweet and unbreakable! (hearthsong.com, pink and green: item 725276, $24.98; pink and blue: item 725087, $14.98)

Do you have an idea for a fabulous christmas gift for children?  I’d love to know!

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