Pretend Play FEATURED Best Sellers

Get playtime cooking and take imaginations for a spin with all the essentials for a pretend play pizza food truck experience! The multi-sided, easy-to-assembly wooden structure, with a built-in pretend pizza oven and dozens of wooden and felt play food accessories, lets girls and boys ages three and older be the helpful food truck vendor or the hungry customer. Display choices on a magnetic menu board, add logs and turn the dial to “fire up” the pizza oven, sort and store pizza toppings in the prep tray, slide pizza into the oven with the wooden pizza paddle, then serve in the cardboard delivery box! Complete the meal with drink cans and scoop a wooden ice cream cup or cone for dessert! The pass-through window with awning, credit card machine and play bank card, spinning steering wheel, and flip-out gas cap add to the realistic fun. Great for imaginative, skill-building play -- little pizza chefs will love using the pieces for counting, sorting, color recognition, and language development!

Fire up pretend play with this perfectly kid-sized wooden barbecue grill, smoker, and pizza oven play set! Pour pretend wood chips into the smoker box in the back of this lift-top grill. Budding young chefs three and older will love creating make-believe barbecue favorites like steak, chicken, burgers, hot dogs, corn -- and even play pizza! Place wooden play food “uncooked” side up on the grill, griddle, or side burner, set the built-in timer, pretend to baste, then flip with the included utensils to see grill marks! Create a yummy wooden pizza with toppings, then slide it from the pizza paddle onto the grill through the side pizza oven opening. Turn dials to raise and lower “flames,” and press the removable thermometer into holes in the play food to check when food is “done.” After mealtime, the more than 60 accessories and play food pieces all store neatly on the grill and storage shelf for easy clean-up. The Deluxe Grill & Pizza Oven Play Set promotes hand-eye coordination, sorting and counting skills, and imaginative 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)

Get playtime popping with play food popcorn and treats inspired by Disney’s Mickey Mouse and friends! With the colorful wooden snack counter featuring Disney characters, kids can pop play popcorn and serve up play versions of favorite Disney snacks. There’s a Mickey-shaped wooden pretzel that hangs on a display hook, Mickey and Minnie Mouse-shaped wooden ice cream treats and cupcake, a cookie, a pineapple ice pop, popcorn, and drinks. Put four durable jumbo popcorn pieces into the compartment and turn the knob back and forth for real popping action —a see-through window lets the customer see the popcorn jiggle and jump while the vendor pops! Scoop it out and pretend to add butter from the pump. There’s a magnetic menu board for matching activities, an ID badge to personalize for role playing, and play money to pay. The sturdy wooden counter measures 28 in x 22.7 in x 7.7 (adult assembly required) and includes an awning, display shelves, and a reach-in “freezer” with a clear lid. All the pieces in the 33-piece play set store in the counter for easy cleanup. This is the perfect way for Disney fans three and older to satisfy their hungry imaginations! 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)

Feed hungry imaginations! The Melissa & Doug 27-piece pretend play pie-making set has everything kids need to prep, put together, and “bake” deliciously imaginative play pies. Roll a squishable, moldable fabric pie crust dough flat with the wooden rolling pin, then press it to form-fit into pie tins. Fill with double-sided puffy fabric filling for meringue or crumble-topped pie; with sliceable wooden fruit for blueberry, cherry, peach, or apple pies; or with double-side textured filling from a play can for pumpkin or cherry pies! Top with a lattice crust and pop a pie into the sturdy wooden play oven with built-in cutting board to “bake”! Top creations with shaped whipped cream dollops for scrumptious-looking play pies! 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)

Sweeten up playtime by ordering, assembling, displaying, and gifting deliciously fun pretend play candy treats. The Melissa & Doug Wooden Chocolate Factory Play Set lets kids create imaginative filled play chocolate candies with durable plastic tops and bottoms and colorful wooden fillings that can be decorated with stickers. Flip switches to indicate flavors, move the slider across a conveyor area, press a lever to drop fillings into bases, and turn the dial to drop on the tops! Completed play candies slide down a chute, where kids three and older can pretend to decorate with a pretend icing squeeze tube. Display in a fancy gift box and pay for purchases with play money. Mix and match six bases, six tops, and six fillings, for countless creative combinations. Great for color matching, counting, and developing language skills through cooperative 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)

This multi-functional doll and stuffed animal wooden baby care activity center, combined with realistic play feeding, bathing, and changing accessories, has everything kids need to nurture and play with their special babies! The sturdy wooden center includes a kitchen with refrigerator, sink, and high chair. A changing and bathing area features a bathtub with spray nozzle and flip-down changing mat, a mirror, wipes dispenser, laundry chute, and washing machine with clicking dial. The nursery area has a rocking cradle, clothing storage, and shuttered window with a card that can be flipped to a daytime or nighttime scene. Stock the center with feeding accessories, including an easy-close, embroidered bib to keep baby clean, a divided dish, utensils, and baby food jars. “Disappearing” liquid bottles add to the fun! The Realistic bathing and diaper-changing accessories sized just right for dolls and stuffed animals include shampoo and bubble bath bottles, play soap, an owl-hooded towel, wipes, diapers, and more. There’s even a rubber ducky and bath book! Kids three and older will love having their very own space and supplies to nurture and care for their babies. Adult assembly required; detailed assembly instructions are included.

This is the perfect space for caring for furry friends! With a veterinarian side and a groomer side, plush pets (not included) can be examined, treated, and pampered for endless hours of imaginative fun. The sturdy wooden play center features an “x-ray” lens with two removable x-rays, pet scale, blood pressure monitor, sink, treat chute, pump bottle dispenser, and lots of storage. There are hooks and holders for lots of accessories. Detailed assembly instructions are included (assembles with just a Phillips head screwdriver, not included). Kids three and older will love having their very own space to nurture and care for their plush pals!

The iconic Melissa & Doug giraffe was given a festive makeover to celebrate our 35 years of sparking colorful imaginations! The four-foot-tall rainbow-patterned standing stuffed giraffe is a whimsical and delightful sight to behold, evoking wonder, joy, and excitement. Its vibrant fur features ombre red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple giraffe spots. A long, curving neck and sweet expression guarantee the charming Rainbow Giraffe will be a beloved member of any child’s menagerie. While soft and squeezable to the touch (and surface washable!), its sturdy construction and a strong interior structure means the giraffe will hold up to years of hugs and snuggling. This gentle giant is perfect for posing during playtime or as a statement piece in a child's nursery, bedroom, playroom, or any room in the house! Its festive colors and playful design are sure to spark the imagination and delight both children and adults alike.

Sort, stock, and play with this interactive wooden vending machine play set that lets kids sort play food, stock the machine, then insert play coins or a bank card, press a letter–number button, and watch items drop into the collection drawer—just like a real vending machine. Includes 3 double‑sided snack bars, 3 double‑sided drink cans, 3 double‑sided snack pouches, 3 play coins, bank card, double‑sided customizable sign, and a reusable activity card for stocking and display. Encourages cause‑and‑effect, sorting, matching, letter & number recognition, counting, and fine motor skills—all with no batteries required.

This three-level wooden house is easy to assemble and in move-in condition! Hardware and clear instructions are included to assist with assembling the sturdy wooden pieces. Completed, it stands more than two feet tall! Five spacious rooms feature two movable staircases and five working exterior doors. Furnish with the included 19 pieces of hand-painted solid wood furniture with working doors and drawers provide the finishing touch. Sturdy, spacious, and versatile, this modern classic is perfect for a doll family and growing kids!

Perk up playtime with this full-service wooden coffee shop from Melissa & Doug that lets kids be the barista or the customer! Use the coffee maker with a flip filter and “steamer” and the drink dispenser with frother to prepare pretend espressos, whipped cream-topped lattes, tea, and cold drinks. Customers may choose from items listed on the magnetic menu board, including wooden double-sided cake pops, cookies, and granola bars. Then, slide the credit card in the card reader, and sign the magnetic pad to pay for purchases! This 35-piece play food set offers kids 3 to 7 countless opportunities to develop early learning skills and to create, imagine, and role 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)

Scoop up cool pretend play creations with this full-service ice cream shop! Offer pretend play ice cream and soft serve cones, cups, milkshakes, and ice cream sandwiches. The sturdy wooden counter features an ice cream and soft serve dispenser – drop wooden scoops or durable plastic swirls (mix and match!) in the top, place a cup or wooden cone underneath, press the lever, and watch the scoops drop down. Use the scooper to lift wooden scoops and fill a soft, fabric, roll-up waffle cone. Add toppings like sprinkles and hot fudge for an extra special treat! Display ice cream choices in the front of the counter. Customers can choose from items listed on the magnetic menu board and use the credit card machine with magnetic signature pad to pay for purchases! This 42-piece play food set offers kids 3 to 7 countless opportunities to develop early learning skills and to create, imagine, and role play both the customer and the server. And, grown-ups can rest assured that when it’s time to close up shop, all the pieces store in the counter for easy cleanup! 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)

The giant T-Rex ruled the prehistoric world, and it will rule any room! This dynamic dinosaur makes a huge impression; the gigantic, multi-colored plush T-Rex stands an imposing 51 inches (more than four feet!) tall and is sure to be the centerpiece of any room, inspiring endless creative and imaginative play. It’s soft to the touch with a sturdy wireframe construction, long tail, and wide feet to help it to stand tall, making it perfect as a decorative piece for any room, as well as a catalyst for imaginary adventures!

Horseplay is lots more fun when you have a realistic horse ready to play! Almost three feet tall, this gentle brown horse has a blaze on its forehead and four white stockings. Attention to detail and excellent quality construction make this horse stand out from the herd!

This King of the Jungle can rule over any environment! Beautifully detailed and lifelike, our king sized, stuffed lion is carefully constructed to be the "mane" feature in your home for many years.