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From the giant t-Rex to the flying pterodactyl, this floor puzzle for kids features dramatic dinosaurs in an exciting and colorful prehistoric scene. While playing with this dinosaur puzzle, kids can practice shape recognition, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving skills. And they'll have loads of fun while doing it! They might recognize some of their favorite dinos that can inspire them for storytelling and other imaginative play. The puzzle includes 24 pieces made out of durable, extra-thick cardboard. Once the puzzle is completed and set up, it measures 36 inches x 24 inches fully assembled. Don't worry about your kids 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. The Dinosaur Dawn Floor Puzzle makes an exceptional birthday gift or holiday gift for kids ages three and older. 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 pediatric-nurse play set has everything little nurses need to take care of a newborn baby--including the baby! Nurses-in-training can slip on the cheerful, gender-neutral uniform (complete with customizable hospital ID tag) then fill the pockets with tools for a pretend-play checkup. The included stethoscope, ear scope, thermometer, and syringe help make sure all is well with the cuddly newborn--or help patch up any imaginary booboos or sniffles. The plush baby doll has a removable cloth diaper with self-stick closures for easy changes before or after the checkup, and a sweet smiling face to encourage emotional connection and communication.

This amazing set includes everything needed for railway fun: a spacious roundhouse engine shed, dozens of track pieces in curves and straights, trees, workers and even traffic signs; multi-piece trains; magnetic-tipped cranes; switches and a T-junction for changing course; suspension bridge, trestle bridge and roundtable, too! A tremendous value! Mix and match it with other train sets--it's compatible with all popular wooden railway systems.

Build a world filled with imagination, block by block! This wooden 32-piece play set includes everything needed to create a miniature streetscape--12 buildings (including fire and police stations, a recycling center, service station, house, and more), nine street signs (Stop, One Way, Speed Limit, Yield, etc.), trees, fences, and walls. The brightly colored shaped solid wood pieces stand approximately one to three inches high. Flat sides, attention to detail, and bright colors make this set great for stacking, sorting, counting, setting up, and knocking down. Designed to play perfectly with Melissa & Doug activity rugs, kids three and older will also have endless fun and playing with the set independently or combining it with other play pieces, toy cars, and figures. Pieces store neatly in a divided wooden tray.

This wooden set contains 45 mix-and-match pieces to assemble Mama, Papa and Baby Bear. It's fun to change their expressions and their clothing to express their every mood. The wooden box has compartments for easy storage and the box lid conveniently serves as a puzzle board. Great for story telling fun!

Kids will love playing the Flip-to-Win Memory Game with a built-in scorekeeper! This compact, wooden travel game features a game board with 25 flaps, a two-player scoreboard, and includes seven double-sided, laminated game cards. Kids can choose a fun theme such as colors, zoo, fruit, shapes, and more. Easy to set up, just slide one of the game cards into the gameboard, and start looking for matches. The durable wooden frame features a bungee-hinge design so kids can easily flip the flaps throughout the game. Since there are no loose tile pieces, it's an ideal travel game! It's also a fun way for kids to practice memory skills, object and shape recognition, and cooperative play. Toss it in your knapsack or bag, and bring it along for car rides, airplane trips, doctor's visits, and anytime you want to keep your kids entertained on the go. The memory travel game is a great gift for boys and girls ages five and older for hands-on, screen-free play.

Add some kid-friendly holiday cheer and a charming yuletide ritual to your home with this wooden magnetic holiday tree! The set includes 24 unique magnetic ornaments plus a shining star for Christmas day--all of which fit neatly in the attached box at the base of the tree. Kids can pick a favorite design to place on the tree each day, following the numbered outlines to fill the tree right up to Christmas. They'll also love to switch, move, and rearrange the pieces to customize their very own tree countless times!

A dramatic prehistoric scene comes to life when the wooden jigsaw pieces are assembled! Brightly illustrated with dinosaur details, this 24-piece puzzle comes packaged in a sturdy wooden tray for puzzle-building and easy storage.

There’s plenty of room to get playtime adventures rolling and let imaginations race to the rescue in this roomy and exciting fire truck play tent! The large, sturdy fabric playhouse for kids three and older stands nearly four feet long and more than three feet tall, giving plenty of space for multiple kids to play. The fire truck exterior is covered with vibrant, full-color artwork showing hoses, dials, lights, and firefighting equipment. This unique play space is packed with playful details, such as a back door flap that rolls up, a roof flap that opens, gas cap that flips up, mesh fabric in the windows, and durable floor material. A reusable checklist attaches to the outside of the fire truck! The play tent is easy to assemble and easy to pack away in the handy take-along storage tote.

Unhook the latches to open the barn doors and see who is inside, then close the doors and buckle up the barn again! This beautifully crafted sturdy wooden barn is brightly painted both inside and out. It features five brass-hinged doors with working latches and locks, and pictures of farm animals on the inside of each door. There’s even a brass handle on top to take the fun wherever kids go! The set comes with four approximately three-inch-tall flocked play figures-- a cow, a pig, a goat, and a horse --that fit in the barn. Great for fine motor development, as well as color and animal recognition; encourages creative play.

Kids can enjoy a "home away from home" with this delightful Melissa & Doug Fold and Go Mini Dollhouse. The two-story house opens wide so kids can have easy play access, and then closes back up for convenient storage and on-the-go play. The sweet house comes fully furnished and includes working doors, two flexible wooden play figures, and 11 wooden furniture pieces. Kids can have hours of pretend play as they set up their dolls for meals at the kitchen table and chairs, and enjoy a family night in the living room with a couch and television. When it's time for bed they can bring the play figures up the stairs to the second floor to the bathroom and then tuck them into the little bed. This dollhouse is made of sturdy, high-quality materials that can hold up against frequent use and everyday play. It features two sturdy wooden handles making it easy to take along on trips and play dates. The mini dollhouse makes a great gift for kids ages three and older for hands-on, screen-free play.

A special paint palette is embedded right in the pages of this all-inclusive paint-with-water art activity. With a cup of water and the included paintbrush, beginning painters can get instant rewards - with no messy paint spills! Twenty adorable farm-animal scenes are fun for kids to color and easy to display.

Suit up for exciting PAW Patrol™ missions! This exciting kid-sized Pup Pack backpack has lots of pockets for exploration and rescue supplies, including binoculars, rescue whistle, and pretend play pup treats in a pouch. Slide one of the four double-sided mission cards into the PupPad and use the red lens on the 3-in-1 tool to find items hidden on the fold-out mission map and activity guide! The 15-piece play set is a great way for kids three and older to explore their imaginations on PAW-some missions. PAW Patrol™ is always ready to help, inspiring preschoolers with a blend of teamwork, adventure, and humor as they develop social, emotional, and developmental skills through play.

Dive into an underwater adventure with the Melissa & Doug Beneath the Waves Search and Find Floor Puzzle! This jumbo 48-piece puzzle measures over 4 feet long when assembled and features a vibrant ocean scene filled with colorful marine life and hidden objects to spot and count. A visual guide is printed right on the puzzle to make search-and-find play easy and fun—no reading required! This interactive puzzle is a wonderful addition to any collection of preschool toys for kids and is just right for birthday gifts, holiday gifts, or special occasions. Melissa and Doug kids puzzles are Montessori inspired preschool learning activities that strengthen 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!

Create pretend play tacos, burritos, fajitas, and more! Choose play food ingredients, pretend to grill sliceable wooden ingredients on the skillet, fill a felt tortilla or a durable hard taco shell, and serve with a choice of play toppings! The 43-piece set includes three reusable, double-sided menu and recipe cards, and a wooden knife and spoon. Fun play food sides, fillings, and toppings include sliceable proteins and vegetables, felt rice, beans, cheese, and crema, a hot sauce bottle, and a salsa bottle that “squirts” string. Kids three and older will love choosing, chopping, grilling, and filling to create play versions of some of their favorite meals! 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).