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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!

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!

Sound the alarm! This red and yellow fire truck is ready to roll. Children will love the whimsical artwork and huge size of this Melissa & Doug floor puzzle. It's an impressive jumbo puzzle that features 24 brightly colored, extra-thick cardboard pieces making it easy for little hands to maneuver and complete. While playing with the Fire Truck Jumbo Floor Puzzle, kids can practice shape recognition, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving skills. Don't worry about your little ones playing with the floor puzzle over and over again…the puzzle pieces are durable, and they're made with an easy to clean surface that helps to keep it looking like new. Once the puzzle is completed and set up, it measures four feet long, fully assembled. 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!

Creative kids can jot notes, etch doodles, and make their own exciting masterpieces with Mini Scratch Art Notes. Includes 125 Rainbow Mini Notes, a wooden stylus, and a handy "desktop dispenser" box to keep it all organized. 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)

Explore outer space with this 48-piece solar system floor puzzle that forms a 3 x 2 ft scene when assembled. The puzzle shows each planet—plus Pluto—without printed labels on the puzzle. Gives kids a chance to learn planet names, positions, and sizes through, by using an illustrated guide and multilingual insert to provide reference information that helps children match each planet in the scene. As kids connect the large, wipe-clean pieces, they practice fine motor skills, spatial thinking, and early science exploration. Designed for ages 3 and up, this puzzle offers a hands-on, screen-free way for kids to talk about space, sparking questions, and building interest in the solar system. 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!

Melissa & Doug Sticker WOW!™ is a whole new way to play with stickers! Let the adorable, collectible Pepper the Fox stamp, stamp, stamp its way through 24 pages of fun-filled, woodland-themed counting, matching, and search-and-find activities. The refillable sticker stamper comes pre-loaded with a sticker stack of 300 assorted stickers – with 100 unique designs in every stack, each sticker is a surprise! Themed refill packs are sold separately and are compatible with any Sticker WOW!™ sticker stamper. Stickers are not reusable, but are easy to remove if necessary. Fill in the activity pages and use for creative art projects, such as bookmarks, posters, cards, and more. Easy-to-remove stickers and the convenient on-the-go format with built-in sticker stamper storage makes Sticker WOW!™ (patent pending) a great mess-free travel activity. Sticker WOW!™ promotes fine motor skills, encourages creative play, and it’s satisfying, fidget fun!

The Sticker WOW! Fox Bundle lets kids play with stickers in a whole new way. Using Pepper the Fox — a cute, collectible sticker stamper — kids can stamp woodland‑themed stickers on a full 24‑page activity pad, a bonus 24‑page mini pad, and other creative projects. With 500 stickers total, this bundle delivers satisfying fidget‑fun stamping action while helping kids practice counting, matching, and search‑and‑find play.

You don't have to be a kid to love Melissa & Doug's iconic giraffe plush toy. Over four feet tall, this gentle giant brings a touch of the exotic into any environment. The plush giraffe is the perfect accessory in a baby's nursery, and is a great addition to any decor! People of all ages love its presence and charm, whether it's in the living room, playroom, or store front. The giraffe has been crafted with attention to realistic details, and features excellent quality construction. There are so many reasons that this adorable giraffe easy to love!

The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Standing Art Easel transforms any room into a creative studio with its double‑sided design featuring a dry‑erase board on one side and a chalkboard on the other. It includes a locking paper‑roll holder (fits 12" or 18" paper rolls), child‑safe paper cutter, 4 easy‑clip grips, and 2 plastic trays for art supplies. The sturdy wooden frame is easy to assemble, folds flat for storage, and has adjustable height to grow with kids. Perfect for encouraging fine motor development, drawing practice, pre‑writing skills, and creative expression. Recommended for ages 3–8. 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 Melissa & Doug Unicorn Water WOW! is a reusable, no-mess water reveal activity pad. Kids use the chunky refillable water pen to color in the pages and watch bright unicorn scenes appear like magic. When the page dries, the pictures disappear so kids can play again and again. It is great for travel, quiet time, and screen-free fun. 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)

Take creative play on the go anytime with the Melissa & Doug Take-Along Activity Easel! This sturdy wooden tabletop easel is double-sided, with a chalkboard on one side and a dry-erase board on the other. Use the six included liquid chalk markers in a rainbow of colors on both surfaces, and the felt eraser so kids can draw again and again! Four double-sided activity borders and five double-sided tracing cards clip on to the easel and are great for matching, counting, practicing letters and numbers, and measuring with the built-in ruler. Rubber grippy feet keep the easel steady on any surface, and a child-safe integrated locking device is easy for kids to open but stays tightly closed, keeping all the accessories in one place--stored conveniently inside! The activity arts and crafts easel is a great way for kids three and older to tap into their creativity, develop fine motor skills, and boost cognitive skills like numbers, letters, matching, and sorting. The double-sided easel encourages co-play and cooperation, and helps creativity and imagination flourish! 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 Sticker WOW!™ PAW Patrol Chase Bundle introduces a whole new way for kids to play with stickers. Featuring Chase the Police Pup as a collectible stamper, kids can stamp PAW‑Patrol‑themed stickers onto a 24‑page activity pad, a bonus 24‑page mini pad, and other creative projects. With 500 stickers total, this set delivers fidget‑friendly stamping fun while strengthening early skills like matching, counting, and search‑and‑find.

Grilling and frying has never been so fun! Satisfy hungry imaginations with Melissa & Doug Water WOW! color-changing play food. Flip play burger, veggie burger, or pancake on the grill and griddle, squeeze water from the spatula when flipping, and watch colors change as food magically “cooks”! Add water to the fryer and play chicken tenders, onion rings, and fries to the fry basket to “deep fry” more treats. Serve with felt fixings and burger buns that reveal ketchup and mustard when water drips from the condiment squeeze bottle. Let the pieces dry and cook with water again and again! Combine this with the Melissa and Doug Simmer & Stir Stovetop Play Set with Water Wow!® Color Changing Play Food to create the ultimate pretend play world! 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!

Little drivers will have good, clean fun with the Melissa & Doug Spray & Shine Car Wash! Spray the jumbo-sized red sports car with ice cold water from the car wash basin using the built-in pump sprayer, and watch the “dirt” magically disappear! Make it sparkle with the sponge, squeegee, and play soap bottle, wipe with the towel, and shine with the battery-free buffer (just pull the tab to make it shake!). Drive away through the car wash drying rollers and hit the road for imagination-fueled car-zooming adventures! Rinse it with warm water to make the dirt re-appear—time to head back to the car wash to rinse and repeat! The car should not be exposed to direct sunlight and may change back to “dirty” after a time. Color changing is heat dependent, so be sure to add ice cubes to the car wash basin to clean and to use warm water to make dirt reappear. Kids three and older will love vrooming, zooming, and cleaning again and again while boosting important developmental skills, like motor development, storytelling, and learning a bout cause and effect.