Pretend Play FEATURED

Better than x-ray vision, this magnetic wooden figure set is a fantastic learning toy! The Magnetic Human Body Play Set helps children visualize the inner workings of the human body by placing the detailed and colorful magnetic pieces on the wooden play figures. The play set includes 24 magnetic pieces that show different parts of the body including internal organs, the circulatory system, skeletal system, the brain, and more. It includes anatomically correct magnets for boys and girls, along with a wooden stand. The package features a guide that kids can use to identify different body parts, organs, and systems. It's an entertaining as well as educational toy that helps kids learn about the human body while it promotes hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and creative expression. The Melissa & Doug play set makes a great gift for preschoolers and young learners ages three and older for hands-on, screen-free play.

Whatever the season or weather, this wooden play center has the shop for you! The Melissa & Doug Grocery Store/Lemonade Stand is a double-duty wooden playset for kids. It serves as a grocery store or a lemonade stand with a simple flip of the awning. The playset includes nine portable plastic bins for pretend shopping or for storing pretend groceries, nine removable chalkboard signs, a spacious countertop, and a reversible fabric awning. Kids can let customers know they're open for business as a Grocery Store or as a Lemonade Stand, depending on which side of the awning they choose. The stand features side shelves to display items for sale or daily specials. Designed for easy assembly and made from durable, high-quality wood, the playstand is an exceptional value. It makes a great gift for kids ages three and older for hands-on, screen-free play. We make well-crafted toys that are developed with care to be passed down from generation to generation or shared family to family. When kids pretend with Melissa & Doug, anything is possible!

This adorable portable cloth bassinet gives kids’ favorite dolls and stuffed animals (up to 18 inches) a soft and cozy place to snuggle at home or on the go! Sized just right for dolls up to 18 inches, the patterned quilted bassinet has handles, reinforced border bindings, and a pocket to store the included nursery rhymes booklet. A ladybug crinkle toy attaches to the handle and the front flap flips up to keep baby extra cozy. Sturdy construction and machine washable. With Mine to Love toys, kids three and older can explore grown-up roles and responsibilities while having endless fun caring for their babies. (Dolls/stuffed animals not included with this set.)

Minnie's Bow-tique is all about style--and now kids can get into the action with this sturdy dress-up fashion doll. They'll love mixing and matching the 35+ magnetic pieces to create fabulous fashions that Minnie would be proud to wear!

Little ones can have hours of fun as they imagine all kinds of adventures with this adorable Pasture Pals play set. It includes 12 different kinds of horses that feature a velvety texturing, plus realistic manes and tails! Each horse fits snuggly within the compartments in the wooden barn-shaped crate, making storage and cleanup are a breeze. The crate features horse-themed artwork and can be used as part of their adventures and pretend play. The horse play set also includes an informative breed identification key so you can engage with your kids as they learn about the different types of horses. Each horse is 14 x 1.6 x 13 – sized just right for little hands. So many kids love horses and this makes an exceptional gift for kids ages three and up. From classic wooden toys to realistic pretend play sets, Melissa & Doug products spark imagination and wonder through screen-free, open-ended play!

Ready for some cowgirl dress-up? Yeehaw! This set has everything a little cowgirl needs for some wild-west adventures. The role play costume includes a pink and white cow-print skirt with a shiny buckle, a cow-print vest with fringe, a pink satin neck scarf, a cowgirl hat, and a removable sheriff's badge. The Cowgirl Role Play Set is sized to fit preschoolers ages three to six. The high-quality fabrics and solid construction ensure durability so little ones can wear it over and over again. The outfit can be machine washed, and it comes with accessories that can easily be wiped clean. With authentic cowgirl details, these role-play accessories encourage lots of exciting pretend play for that new sheriff in town! The costume set helps promote narrative thinking and creative expression, along with independent and cooperative play. It makes a great gift for kids ages three to six for hands-on, screen-free play.

This giant plush zebra brings the African savannah right into your home! The gorgeous zebra has life-like features, amazing details, and a soft, black and white striped coat. With its sweet face and expressive eyes, the plush zebra makes a great companion for animal lovers. It's beautifully constructed of superior materials including soft, furry fabric and a strong internal frame that keeps the zebra standing upright. It's almost three feet tall from its black hooves up to its wild, fuzzy mane. Kids can snuggle up to the zebra during story time and let their imaginations go on wonderful adventures. They can even read a story to their soft and cuddly friend. You don't have to be a little kid to enjoy the Melissa & Doug Zebra Giant Stuffed Animal -- it makes a great companion and delightful gift for kids ages three to 103. (Not intended as a seat or ride-on.)

Explore the outdoor experience of fishing with the 21-piece Melissa & Doug Let’s Explore™ Fishing Play Set! Grab the two wooden fishing rods, bait the hooks with pretend worms, then hook and scoop up the six wooden fish! A reversible play mat lets young anglers choose a winter or summer experience. The illustrated fishing guide helps identify fish types, explains fishing basics, and includes fun games. Everything stores in the tackle box for quick and easy cleanup. Let’s Explore™ encourages kids three and older to connect with the natural world through imaginative play! Discover the joy of outdoor adventures that instill curiosity and confidence while inspiring kids to say, “Let’s Explore™”! 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)

This graceful unicorn will prance right into any child’s collection -- and heart! With its pretty pink mane and tail, both scattered through with shimmering silver strands that catch the light, this enchanting friend is sure to become a new favorite. Additional irresistible details include super-silky plush fur, satin star decorations, beautiful blue eyes, and a soft, shiny horn.

The Melissa & Doug Combo Fruit & Veggies Set features pretend produce that looks like it's fresh off the farm! The Playtime Produce combo includes a set of veggies and a set of fruits, each packed in a sturdy wooden crate. The pretend food is realistically sized, colored, and designed to look like the real thing. The toy fruit and vegetable set is just ripe for pretend play. Kids can imagine grocery shopping, visiting the farmers' market, cooking in the kitchen, and many more fun activities. The vegetable set has 7 pieces, and the fruit set includes 9 pieces, each made of durable, molded plastic. The produce features items that kids can recognize such as an ear of corn, a tomato, a potato, an apple, a pear, strawberries, and more. The Combo Fruit & Veggies set makes an exceptional gift for girls and boys ages three and over for hands-on, screen-free play.

Young noble ones can imagine all kinds of heroic adventures with this Melissa & Doug Knight role play costume. The outfit includes an embroidered felt tunic with felt closures for a comfortable fit, a "chain link" fabric hood and sleeves, and a durable soft sword and shield -- perfect for slaying those dragons. The role play outfit is sized to fit boys and girls ages three to six. The high-quality fabrics and solid construction ensure durability so your kids can wear it over and over again. The tunic can be machine washed, and it comes with accessories that can easily be wiped clean. With authentic medieval details, these role-play accessories encourage lots of exciting pretend play for noble young ones! The costume set helps promote narrative thinking and creative expression, along with independent and cooperative play. It makes a great gift for kids ages three to six for hands-on, screen-free play.

There’s plenty of room to set up house and let imaginations grow in this roomy and charming cozy cottage play tent! The large, sturdy fabric playhouse stands nearly four feet tall and three feet long, giving plenty of space for multiple kids to play. The cottage exterior is covered with vibrant, full-color artwork, bringing to life a vegetable garden, tire swing, doghouse, and more. This unique play space is packed with playful details, such as a front door with a flap that rolls up, window shutters that open and close, a working mail slot, mesh fabric in the roof peak and windows, and durable floor material. It even comes with a reusable postcard to drop in the mail slot! The play tent is easy to assemble and easy to pack away in the handy take-along storage tote. Kids three and older will make this “home base” for imaginative play for years to come!

Combine dozens of magnetic pieces in coordinating designs to dress two friends and their two pets (a precious puppy and cute kitten) to tell stories about these best friends! Mix and match coordinating magnetic clothing and accessories to dress the dolls. The dolls, each with a durable stand for pretend play, and the pieces all store in a sturdy wooden tray with a slide-in lid and convenient carrying handle to take the fun on the go! This unique dress-up dolls set helps kids three and older develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor, counting, and sorting skills, and encourages creative expression and imaginative play.

This black lab is an excellent ambassador for its breed! Known for its gentle behavior, this adorable pet features authentic details and top-quality construction. Built sturdy. Not intended as a seat or ride-on.