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Help spark creative expression in your budding artist with this generously sized, deluxe wooden easel featuring both a magnetic chalkboard and a dry-erase board. The removable plastic trays mean that kids have loads of easy-reach art supplies (not included) at their fingertips. The set also includes 39 letter and number magnets that are great for extended play! The sturdy wooden easel makes a great gift for boys or girls, ages 3 to 8, 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. 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)

Kids can create & explore a busy construction zone as they assemble this 48‑piece jumbo floor puzzle. The completed 3 x 2 ft scene features a variety of building vehicles, including excavators, dump trucks, a cement mixer, loaders, and more, working across a dirt worksite. Each large cardboard piece is easy to handle, and wipes clean after play. This detailed puzzle is a wonderful addition to any collection of toddler toys and is just right for birthday gifts, holiday gifts, or special occasions. Melissa and Doug kids puzzles are Montessori inspired toddler activities that foster spatial awareness and fine motor skills as they bring their imagination to life! For even more meaningful developmental play, combine this with other Melissa and Doug pretend play toys for kids that love preschool learning activities like jigsaw puzzles, & games like the Secret Decoder Deluxe Activity Set & the Hungry Pelican, for endless learning adventures. For 35+ years, Melissa and Doug has crafted imaginative preschool toys and durable wooden toys built to nurture childhood wonder, with everything from a life-sized grocery store playset to a play kitchen playset and play food to serve plush toys & puppets, to costumes, arts & crafts, and road trip activities for kids. It’s the kind of kid-powered play that builds independence and confidence!

Nothing is better for art-on-the-go than this wire-bound pad of professional quality paper. Sketch artists of every age will appreciate the handy size and the smoothly tearing edge. It even comes with two sketch starters inside the front cover!

Children will enjoy observing bugs and insects in this eye-popping bug house, featuring the ever-friendly Giddy Buggy character. Made from lightweight molded plastic and wire mesh, it has an easy-access bug-faced door, a sturdy handle and lots of ventilation. The Giddy Buggy Bug House is designed to encourage kids three and older and families to find new and enjoyable ways to explore their world together.

Mama mia, it’s pizza time! Create fresh-baked pizza, made to order, with this deliciously unique 41-piece pizza making set. Start with felt sauce and cheese on the wooden crust, choose from wooden toppings (pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, and peppers), then “bake” in the pizza oven built in to the storage and serving counter. Pieces stick together with self-stick tabs and can be sliced with the rolling wooden cutter. The set comes with a grated cheese shaker, a wooden paddle, pizza box, a reusable menu for placing orders, a guide to help with pizza prep, and play money to pay for your 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)

Houston, we have a costume. Kids will be over the moon when they get to step into the jumpsuit, slip on the stretchy silver gloves, and top it all off with the shiny helmet! There's even a reusable nametag that proudly IDs your little space explorer, then wipes clean so another astronaut can have a turn. This durable role play set is suitable for ages 3 - 6 and ready for any mission, whether it's piloting an imaginary rocket, exploring the distant galaxies at the other end of the house, or just striding dramatically toward your spaceship. Made of sturdy materials and built to last, the entire set is machine washable too!

Unpack these "chilled" wooden groceries into your play refrigerator and freezer for delicious food play. Perfect for pretend kitchen play, or as novel manipulatives for counting, sorting and more. Nine wooden toy pieces include lots of dairy products and other fridge favorites, including orange juice, waffles, milk, ice cream, cheese, yogurt, bologna, frozen vegetables and butter.

Young MacDonalds will enjoy "down on the farm" fun with this fully assembled, wooden barn play set. The two-story bright red barn is stocked with seven realistic plastic farm animals that kids can recognize including a horse, a goat, a pig, and more. The toy farm set also includes and wooden ladder that goes up to the second floor hayloft, and a folding corral to keep those wanderers nearby. The chunky wooden handles make it easy for kids to take their bit of "country" wherever they go! The bright red barn opens wide for easy play access and closes up for convenient storage and on-the-go play. The barn features doors that open and close, and plenty of open windows so little ones can check in on their farm animals inside their stalls. The Melissa & Doug Fold & Go Wooden Barn is made from durable, high-quality wood, designed for longevity and reliability. It makes a great gift for kids ages three and older for hands-on, screen-free play.

Perfect for mess-free imaginative play, THIS SET DOES NOT CONTAIN REAL COSMETICS. The 16-piece play set gives kids everything they need to play makeup artist and to practice daily skin care and makeup routines! Application brushes and play accessories for eyes, lips, and face, including an empty foundation pump bottle, compacts for pretend blush, powder, and glitter, pretend gloss and lipsticks, and a play eye shadow palette, let kids imagine different looks. Accessories look real but are toys--items do not contain cosmetics and no color is transferred, giving countless hours of mess-free imaginative play! Everything, including 2 cloth makeup wipes in a resealable pouch and a reusable activity card, stores in a portable, durable makeup kit with built-in mirror! Role playing real-life experiences with Love Your Look play sets is a great way for kids three and older to build confidence, empathy, and self-esteem.

Counting sheep (and other animals) has never been so much fun! Poke the irresistible buttons to hear satisfying “clicks” and “pops” as you count down to bedtime for all the sleepy animals. This sturdy 20-page interactive board book invites kids to “pop” all the adorable animals into their cozy beds for the night. Poke-a-Dot® books help encourage language development, counting, and fine motor skills. Patented Pop-a-Tronic™ technology lets kids discover different popping sounds by poking the dots from the front or the back, with pages raised or flat! 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 Magnetic Wooden Alphabet set of magnetic uppercase and lowercase letters offers a colorful jumble of possibilities! The set features 52 brightly colored magnetic letters in a handy wooden case for easy storage and on-the-go play. Ideal for letter recognition, matching, and stenciling, these must-have letters spell "learning fun"! This alphabet learning set provides parents and older kids with multiple opportunities for engaging children in exciting learning activities. Have kids place the uppercase letters on a magnetic surface as you slowly sing the alphabet song. Once the letters are lined up, sing the song together as you point to the letters. Kids can also close their eyes while you switch a few of the letters, then ask kids where they belong. This alphabet learning magnet set is made from high-quality materials and assembled with precise manufacturing standards, ensuring sturdy construction that holds up against frequent use. The Melissa & Doug Wooden Alphabet Magnets set makes a delightful and educational gift for kids ages three and older for hands-on, screen-free 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)

Work zone ahead! This role play set has everything your aspiring construction worker needs to be ready for the big construction job: a bright orange vest complete with reflective material and a tool belt, a yellow hard hat, "safety" goggles, a hammer, a saw, and a name tag so kids can personalize their outfit. The Construction Worker Role Play Set 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. With authentic construction worker details, these role-play accessories encourage exciting pretend play for little workers. The costume set helps promote narrative thinking and creative expressions, along with independent and cooperative play. It makes a great gift for kids ages three to six for hands-on, screen-free play.

It's easy to enforce the law of the land when you have the proper equipment! Your little police officer will love this official looking, machine-washable, jacket and cap, and shiny police badge. Add the whistle, walkie-talkie with sound effects, handcuffs, ticket and a name tag for personalizing and no one will dare to jay walk in your neighborhood!

Explore dinosaur life with this 48-piece floor puzzle that forms a 3 x 2 ft prehistoric scene. The completed picture includes a variety of dinosaurs from different time periods, giving kids plenty to name, compare, and talk about. An illustrated guide and a link to online, multi-language dinosaur IDs help children learn species names and match picture details as they assemble the puzzle. As kids sort and connect the large wipe-clean pieces, they build fine motor skills, spatial awareness, focus, and simple problem-solving. Designed for ages 3 and up, this puzzle encourages storytelling, early science curiosity, and screen-free floor play. This detailed puzzle is a wonderful addition to any collection of toddler toys and is just right for birthday gifts, holiday gifts, or special occasions. Melissa and Doug kids puzzles are Montessori inspired toddler activities that foster spatial awareness and fine motor skills as they bring their imagination to life! For even more meaningful developmental play, combine this with other Melissa and Doug pretend play toys for kids that love preschool learning activities like jigsaw puzzles, & games like the Secret Decoder Deluxe Activity Set & the Hungry Pelican, for endless learning adventures. For 35+ years, Melissa and Doug has crafted imaginative preschool toys and durable wooden toys built to nurture childhood wonder, with everything from a life-sized grocery store playset to a play kitchen playset and play food to serve plush toys & puppets, to costumes, arts & crafts, and road trip activities for kids. It’s the kind of kid-powered play that builds independence and confidence!

The Melissa & Doug Chef Role Play Costume Set instantly transforms the playroom into a bustling kitchen, equipping your little foodie with a machine-washable jacket, hat, and realistic cooking accessories. Designed for ages 3 to 6, this set encourages imaginative storytelling and screen-free fun, building confidence as kids proudly create their own culinary masterpieces.