Gifts Gifts Holiday Gift Guide by Age

Step right up to the sweetest spot in the playroom with the Ultimate Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Shop Bundle! This delightful pairing combines our deluxe wooden ice cream counter with an extra scoop pack, giving little servers everything they need to run a bustling, realistic dessert shop. Kids can take orders from the reusable menu, use the lifelike scooper to stack authentic Van Leeuwen flavors, and finish off their creations with a fun assortment of toppings. Whether they are ringing up a happy customer with play money or hosting a pretend taste test straight from the realistic pint tub, the combined sets naturally build social confidence, counting skills, and fine motor coordination. It is the perfect recipe for collaborative, imaginative fun—delivering endless hours of screen-free, hands-on play that is just as sweet as the real thing!

Imaginations are on patrol with the Police Speed Radar playset, a feature-packed toy for aspiring officers. Kids can squeeze the handle to see the 'speed' display spin, triggering exciting lights and siren sounds just like real police toys. The built-in electronic megaphone includes a fun voice-changer, allowing children to make announcements and direct traffic in a low, high, or regular voice. They can issue one of the six included violation or reward tickets, which dispense automatically, and run the driver's license through the clicking card swiper. The set includes a clip-on badge and a reusable activity card to extend the pretend play. It's an engaging way to explore cause-and-effect while encouraging positive behavior through sensory play and role-playing. This set is designed not just for fun but as a tool for growth, supporting skill development in a way that feels like pure entertainment. The durable construction ensures it can withstand daily play, while the thoughtful design makes it a wonderful addition to any collection of educational toys. It makes for a special gift on birthdays or holidays, sparking joy and curiosity in preschoolers and toddlers alike. Consider pairing it with other Melissa & Doug developmental or pretend play sets for a larger world of imaginative exploration and learning. It is a great way to support preschool learning activities.

Put a new twist on soft serve with this wooden ice cream playset. This unique toy lets little scoopers create magical two-color cones. Just drop one of the four colorful ice cream swirls into the dispenser, press the lever, and it neatly drops into a cone. Add a second swirl, press the lever again, and watch as the two flavors appear to magically spin together. The set includes a sturdy wooden dispenser, two cones, and four swirls, encouraging color recognition as kids match and store the swirls on the dispenser.
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Unlock a world of discovery with the Princess Castle Latches Board. This wooden sensory activity board features six different brass-plated latches, including a hook, a chain, and a toggle clamp, securing six sturdy doors. As children figure out how to open each lock, they reveal colorful characters like princesses and a dragon inside, encouraging storytelling. This engaging activity builds fine motor control and problem-solving skills as kids work their way through each rewarding challenge.

Special delivery for your little one's imagination! This charming wooden mailbox playset lets kids sort and send mail like a real postmaster. Children can mix and match six self-sticking wooden stamps with wooden postcards, letters, and packages, then sort them into the three slots of the mailbox. Use the included wooden key to unlock the front door and retrieve the mail for delivery. The set also includes three blank paper postcards so kids can write and design their own special messages for friends and family.This product is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits, and that forests are protected for future generations. Please note that FSC certification applies to new inventory only (FSC C156584)

Make every day a celebration with this unique, dual-purpose birthday cake playset. Children can decorate the two-part cake slice, then use the magnetic wish wand to magically "light" the candle. After making a wish, they take a deep breath and blow to watch the flame disappear. This engaging process encourages hand-eye coordination and breath control, which is important for speech development. The colorful cake slice also functions as a keepsake box, perfect for storing the pieces or a small, thoughtful gift.

Gear up for a prehistoric adventure and save the day with the PAW Patrol pups. This 15-piece role-play set includes a working leaf whistle, a clip-on telescope, and a red lens magnifier to search for dinosaurs in trouble. Kids can use the Pup Pad and three Dino ID cards to get their mission, then use the red lens to reveal hidden dino names. Four double-sided activity cards with no-mess Water WOW! and search-and-find fun provide hours of repeatable play. Everything packs into a zip-up take-along case for missions on the go. This set of preschool toys provides hours of sensory play. This product is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits, and that forests are protected for future generations. Please note that FSC certification applies to new inventory only (FSC C156584)

Unlock a world of discovery with the Princess Castle Latches Board. This wooden sensory activity board features six different brass-plated latches, including a hook, a chain, and a toggle clamp, securing six sturdy doors. As children figure out how to open each lock, they reveal colorful characters like princesses and a dragon inside, encouraging storytelling. This engaging activity builds fine motor control and problem-solving skills as kids work their way through each rewarding challenge.

Stamp, play, and create with the Sticker WOW! Disney Special Edition Pack. This fun-filled set includes two collectible golden Mickey and Minnie sticker stampers and two 24-page activity pads. Kids can use the 900 included surprise stickers to complete matching, counting, and search-and-find activities, or use them to decorate their own art projects. The easy-to-remove stickers and on-the-go format make this an ideal mess-free travel activity that builds fine motor skills.

Make early learning exciting and mess-free with the Melissa & Doug On the Go Water Wow! PAW Patrol Skye-themed activity pad. This reusable paint-with-water book features 4 spiral-bound pages and a refillable, no-leak water pen that reveals vibrant colors with every stroke—then dries to “erase” for endless repeat play. This Skye-themed pad includes four thrilling scenes to color and a search-and-find activities for each one. It’s a screen-free way to build fine motor skills and spark imagination—at home or on the go. Perfectly sized for little hands, the chunky water pen stores in the cover, making this a parent-approved travel toy for car rides, airplanes, waiting rooms, and quiet time at home. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, holiday, back-to-school season, preschool milestone, or prepping for a family trip, this screen-free, hands-on activity makes a thoughtful gift for kids ages 3 to 7. Compact enough to slip into backpacks and carry-ons, it’s a fun and educational way to keep little ones engaged wherever they go. Pair it with a Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pad for even more creative learning fun. This product is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits, and that forests are protected for future generations. Please note that FSC certification applies to new inventory only (FSC C156584)

Make early learning exciting and mess-free with the Melissa & Doug On the Go Water Wow! PAW Patrol Marshall-themed activity pad. This reusable paint-with-water book features 4 spiral-bound pages and a refillable, no-leak water pen that reveals vibrant colors with every stroke—then dries to “erase” for endless repeat play. This Marshall-themed pad includes four thrilling scenes to color and a search-and-find activities for each one. It’s a screen-free way to build fine motor skills and spark imagination—at home or on the go. Perfectly sized for little hands, the chunky water pen stores in the cover, making this a parent-approved travel toy for car rides, airplanes, waiting rooms, and quiet time at home. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, holiday, back-to-school season, preschool milestone, or prepping for a family trip, this screen-free, hands-on activity makes a thoughtful gift for kids ages 3 to 7. Compact enough to slip into backpacks and carry-ons, it’s a fun and educational way to keep little ones engaged wherever they go. Pair it with a Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pad for even more creative learning fun. This product is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits, and that forests are protected for future generations. Please note that FSC certification applies to new inventory only (FSC C156584)

Make early learning exciting and mess-free with the Melissa & Doug On the Go Water Wow! PAW Patrol Chase-themed activity pad. This reusable paint-with-water book features 4 spiral-bound pages and a refillable, no-leak water pen that reveals vibrant colors with every stroke—then dries to “erase” for endless repeat play. This Chase-themed pad includes four thrilling scenes to color and a search-and-find activities for each one. It’s a screen-free way to build fine motor skills and spark imagination—at home or on the go. Perfectly sized for little hands, the chunky water pen stores in the cover, making this a parent-approved travel toy for car rides, airplanes, waiting rooms, and quiet time at home. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, holiday, back-to-school season, preschool milestone, or prepping for a family trip, this screen-free, hands-on activity makes a thoughtful gift for kids ages 3 to 7. Compact enough to slip into backpacks and carry-ons, it’s a fun and educational way to keep little ones engaged wherever they go. Pair it with a Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pad for even more creative learning fun. This product is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits, and that forests are protected for future generations. Please note that FSC certification applies to new inventory only (FSC C156584)

Melissa & Doug Sticker WOW!™ is a whole new way to play with stickers! Let the adorable, collectible Disney Stitch stamp, stamp, stamp its way through 24 pages of fun-filled, Disney Stitch-themed counting, matching, and search-and-find activities. The refillable sticker stamper comes pre-loaded with a sticker stack of 300 assorted stickers – with 100 unique designs in every stack, each sticker is a surprise! Plus, this set is bundled with a refill pack of 200 EXTRA Disney-themed stickers (compatible with any Sticker WOW!™ sticker stamper) and an additional mini Disney-themed activity pad for even more Sticker WOW!™ fun. Stickers are not reusable, but are easy to remove if necessary. Fill in the activity pages and use for creative art projects, such as bookmarks, posters, cards, and more. Easy-to-remove stickers and the convenient on-the-go format with built-in sticker stamper storage makes Sticker WOW!™ a great mess-free travel activity. Sticker WOW!™ (patent pending) promotes fine motor skills, encourages creative play, and it’s satisfying, fidget fun!

A MelissaAndDoug.com Exclusive! Serve up some imaginative fun with this 29-piece wooden ice cream counter,a collaboration with the flavor geniuses at Van Leeuwen. Kids can use the realistic press and-release scooper to pick up eight scoops of authentic flavors like Honeycomb and Passion Fruit Berry, then stack them on a cone or in a cup. Add one of six toppings, take orders with the reusable menu, and pay with play money for a full shop experience. This set boosts fine motor skills and even includes coins for 2 free kids scoops at any Van Leeuwen shop. (Coins do not have cash value and may only be redeemed for the number of ice cream scoops stated. One-time use only. Non-transferable. Lost or stolen coins cannot be replaced. Valid only at Van Leeuwen stores and subject to availability.)

Melissa & Doug Sticker WOW!™ is a whole new way to play with stickers! Let the adorable, collectible Disney Toy Story Buzz Lightyear stamp, stamp, stamp its way through 24 pages of fun-filled, Disney Toy Story-themed counting, matching, and search-and-find activities. The refillable sticker stamper comes pre-loaded with a sticker stack of 300 assorted stickers – with 100 unique designs in every stack, each sticker is a surprise! Plus, this set is bundled with a refill pack of 200 EXTRA Disney-themed stickers (compatible with any Sticker WOW!™ sticker stamper) and an additional mini Disney-themed activity pad for even more Sticker WOW!™ fun. Stickers are not reusable, but are easy to remove if necessary. Fill in the activity pages and use for creative art projects, such as bookmarks, posters, cards, and more. Easy-to-remove stickers and the convenient on-the-go format with built-in sticker stamper storage makes Sticker WOW!™ a great mess-free travel activity. Sticker WOW!™ (patent pending) promotes fine motor skills, encourages creative play, and it’s satisfying, fidget fun!