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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)

Open your own sandwich shop with this 33-piece smorgasbord of fabulous felt food pieces! Use white or wheat bread slices or a pita pocket, then layer on the meats, cheeses, vegetables, condiments and more. Build a submarine, a grinder, a hoagie or a Dagwood sandwich! With dozens of sandwich stuffers included, we've got the ingredients for any special order!

The reusable "stickers" in this set cling securely to the sturdy pages, then peel up easily when you're ready to make a change. Five glossy, full-color pages feature five rooms to decorate; five coordinating pages of accessories include 175+ stickers to fill them up! 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).

Fifty of the fastest, coolest cars and trucks are printed in outline in this oversize drawing pad. Young artists can add colors, racing numbers or even flames or "sponsors" with crayons, markers, paints or pencils! The heavy-weight white pages tear out cleanly to allow more than one child to color simultaneously and make proud display easy. As part of Melissa & Doug's commitment to helping protect and preserve our planet's natural resources for our children's future 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)

This fabulous four-pack of dress-up crowns and tiaras gives pretend play the royal touch! Designed in consultation with moms (and their little princesses!), the headband tiaras have been painstakingly designed to be pinch-free, the comb-backed crowns won't tangle, and all are made with the very best materials we could find--so they're tough enough to stand up to years of play and look gorgeous for years to come. These glamorous and durable playtime accessories include four unique designs, each with its own royal style: Two metallic crowns (gold and silver) with recessed beveling shine with painted-jewel accents; two pearlescent tiaras (flowered lavender and jeweled pink) are fit for a prima ballerina or fairy queen. The set coordinates with Melissa & Doug's Goodie Tutus dress-up skirts collection and Step In Style dress-up shoes collections.

Fill the reusable scenes with more than 245 cling-style stickers, and create your own pirate, medieval, space, deep sea, and wild west adventures! To set the scene and spur the imagination, five glossy, full-color backgrounds feature lots of space to play creatively. They pull out cleanly too--so this cool set is easy to share. The colorful, kid-friendly stickers, which are organized by theme, stick easily, pull up cleanly, and can be used again and again to keep the action and adventure coming.

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!

Here are some great staples every little chef needs to have in the pantry. This 9-piece wooden set of dry goods includes tuna, ketchup, spaghetti, soup, sugar, crackers, salad dressing, mustard and cereal.

Use the "Magic" pen to color in the picture, and see vibrant colors, details, and patterns appear! Each page of the kids' activity book features a lively prehistoric-themed artwork to complete and a seek-and-find activity, too. Makes a great travel toy. 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).

These reusable puffy stickers create down home farm fun! Pick your animal stickers and get the farmer going on his daily chores! Kids can build characters and tell stories with these fun stickers and scenes. Just layer the puffy stickers onto the double-sided background board of the barn or farm scenes, adding animals and tools. Ready for a story change? It's easy to lift, switch, layer, and rearrange it all to depict whatever farm tale a child can imagine! A built-in sticker collection---52 reusable puffy stickers in all--offers endless opportunities for kids to express their creativity and have lots of pretend-play fun, all while improving fine motor skills and communication. It's great for travel, too: The sturdy background board (with built-in handle!) folds to neatly store it all away. 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)

Creative kids can stay neat and clean in this durable art smock! Features a write-on chest pocket to personalize with dry-erase marker, an easy-clean apron surface and roomy storage pockets. Adjustable straps mean one size fits all!

Four pairs of play shoes in one stylish set! These high-quality dress-up shoes are made to fit comfortably, look great, and last for years. With four exciting styles--Elegant Princess, Prima Ballerina, Magical Fairy, and Rocker Girl--kicking off a pretend-play adventure is as easy as putting on a pair of pretty shoes! Wear them confidently for indoor playtime--the rubber soles resist slips and the durable construction will stand up to adventure after glamorous adventure. Fits ages 3-5. Coordinates with Melissa & Doug's Goodie Tutus dress-up skirt collection and Crown Jewels dress-up tiara collections. Recommended for indoor use only.

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!