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It’s twice the fun at the Star Diner! This sturdy, double-sided wooden play space lets kids cook and serve from the kitchen side, and order and enjoy a meal on the booth side. The kitchen, with an extra-large oven, realistic burners and dials, a two-shelf refrigerator, and plenty of counter space has fun details like a drink dispenser and milkshake maker with mixing rod that can be pushed up and down. At the two-seat booth, customers three and older can spin the jukebox dial to choose their favorite type of music, then drop the included coin in the slot—and the coin lands in a collection tray on the other side!

Abracadabra, hocus-pocus, presto! Young magicians will be delighted with this impressive role play set. Kids can make a coin magically appear and disappear from the secret vest pocket or pull a rabbit out of the top hat's hidden compartment. Set also includes a cape with bow tie, magic wand, and card with tricks. Prepare to be amazed!

This sturdy, multi-sided wooden play space has everything kids need to role play visits to the doctor’s office! Kids can be the patient or the doctor, the receptionist, or the nurse. It’s a great way to ease kids’ fears about doctor visits and to encourage nurturing and empathetic play. The waiting area includes a seat, clock, and fun changeable artwork. Sign in and check out with a credit card reader and card, fill out a reusable patient file, and take appointments with the wooden play phone. Wash up in the sink, display X-rays, monitor blood pressure, tip the scale, measure height, and read the eye chart. There’s plenty of storage in this easy to assemble play space (illustrated instructions included; Phillips head screwdriver required). Standing 35.5” x 37.25” x 21.25”, there’s also plenty of room for imaginations to grow! 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)

Giddy up, partner! Kids three and older will have everything they need to care for a cuddly horse (included) and keep it well-fed and looking sharp. Realistic feeding, grooming, and riding accessories include self-stick horseshoes, brush, comb, wash pail, sponge, play hay and grain, food and water bins, saddle, bridle, saddle pad, and horse blanket. Keep track of daily responsibilities with a reusable checklist, and add a personal touch with name tags and stickers for the reversible fold-and-go cardstock stall that can also store all the horse tack and supplies!

Who's ready for breakfast? With this wooden play food set, a young chef can prepare two golden-brown pancakes with all the fixings on a cooktop surface printed on the back of the corrugated storage box! Ingredients include chocolate chips, blueberries, bananas, and pats of butter. Cook them up on the wooden skillet and use the utensils to flip and slice. Self stick tabs on the food pieces make a satisfying crunch when sliced and also help the toppings stay on the pancakes! Serve up the pancakes on the printed thick paper placemat with a festive gingham design for hours of pretend-play fun.

This elegant Siberian tiger features lifelike details from the tip of its striped tail to the pads on its front paws. Attention to detail and top-quality construction will provide exotic delight in any environment.

Quench a thirst for pretend play with this wooden ice and drink dispenser! Kids can order four different kinds of “juices” (orange, apple, fruit punch, or grape) on a reusable menu card. Load the durable plastic ice cubes and drink insert into the dispenser, turn the dial and press the lever, and voilà! “Chilled drinks” drop into the cups! Kids three and older will love playing restaurant, lunch counter, or just creating cool pretend drinks to order. 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).

Keep that little builder busy with this sturdy wooden workbench! The Melissa & Doug Wooden Project Workbench is just the right size for kids, and filled with everything they need right down to the nuts and bolts. The set includes five wooden tools including a functioning vise, hammer, screwdriver, saw, and wrench. It also includes a convenient storage shelf, and 55 durable construction pieces including wooden screws and nails. The workbench and components are constructed out of high-quality wood to ensure durability and safety, holding up to plenty of construction and building projects. Ideas to spark the imagination are included in a booklet showing how to build several exciting projects with the reusable components. Kids can have hours of pretend play as they make their own little workshop come alive with their creations. The workbench play building set is an exceptional gift for kids ages three and older for hands-on, screen-free play.

Who's ready for some sushi? This elegant 24-piece wooden sushi set is ready for playtime. The pretend sushi-making set is displayed beautifully in an organized, bright red storage box, and looks like the real thing! It includes sliceable wooden sushi rolls, shrimp, tuna, egg, roe toppings, and rice, and even little squares of pretend ginger and wasabi. Kids can imagine being a sushi chef as they slice the rolls using the pretend wooden cleaver. Self-stick tabs on the sushi rolls make realistic chopping sounds when sliced! Kids can easily pick up the pieces of wooden play food using the frustration-free, self-stick chopsticks and dip them into the little dipping bowl. The Melissa & Doug Sushi Slicing Play Set is recognized as a top toy for children with special needs. It makes a great gift for preschoolers, ages three and older for hands-on, screen-free play. When kids pretend with Melissa & Doug, anything is possible!

Load up on play kitchen and grocery store essentials and get playtime rolling with this durable rolling grocery basket filled with play food boxes and cans! Lift the basket handle to carry, or extend to roll. Mark the double-sided reusable shopping list with a pencil that stores in the side of the basket! The play set includes five colorfully labeled grocery boxes and three play food cans with pop-off lids for a realistic shopping experience for kids three and older.

What will children pretend to bake with this 20-piece set? Anything they can think of! Promote creative play and imaginative thinking with these pretend play baking tools made of premium materials like stainless steel and solid wood, sized just right for little hands and play kitchens. Featuring pretend play oven mitt, measuring cups, mixing bowl, and so much more, this is truly the ultimate play kitchen accessory set!

Never be short of (pretend) cash again! Introduce your kids to different kinds of currency with this Melissa & Doug Play Money set. It features familiar-looking paper bills from one dollar to 100 dollars, and plastic coins including pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. There are 50 pieces for each denomination. Kids can keep their stash of cash organized in the sturdy wooden "cash drawer" storage box. Each compartment within the box is printed with a different denomination to make cleanup fun and easy. Kids can imagine owning their own store while they practice early math and money skills such as counting, sorting, and giving change. The toy money set makes an exceptional gift for kids 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!

Dress up? Ay, matey! This swashbuckling role play costume set will let kids' imaginations set sail as they dress up as a classic pirate. The outfit includes an embroidered vest with golden colored accents, deep pockets to hold lots of discovered treasures, and a sewn-on silky red sash. It also includes a felt pirate hat, an iconic pirate eye patch, and a soft sword. The pirate 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 vest can be machine washed, and it comes with accessories that can easily be wiped clean. So get ready for lots of pretend play! The Pirate Role Play Set promotes narrative thinking and creative expression, along with independent and cooperative play. It makes a great gift for kids to enjoy hands-on, screen-free play.

When little caregivers need to be hands-free, there's nothing better than this realistic baby carrier for kids' favorite dolls and stuffed animals! The adjustable carrier holds dolls up to 18 inches and can be worn in the front or back, with "baby" facing forward or backward. The play set includes a toy stuffed bear, baby bottle, butterfly rattle, and a reusable double-sided activity card, all of which tuck conveniently into two pockets in the carrier. 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--other than the small toy bear--not included with this set.)

Come meet the family! The Melissa & Dog Doll Family is a beautiful wooden doll set that's perfect for populating play sets or playing family in any imaginative setting! It features seven pose-able people including a grandpa and grandma, mom and dad, a son, a daughter and an adorable little baby. Each doll has flexible limbs so children can bend their bodies and change their positions as they enjoy limitless pretend-play possibilities. The dolls are made of high-quality wood, and their clothing is sewn from colorful and durable materials. The wooden dolls come in a sturdy cardboard display case with dividers for easy storage --there's room for everybody! The wooden doll set makes an exceptional gift for boys and girls ages three years and older for hands-on, screen-free play. Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose.