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There's room for lots of art and imagination with this large (17 x 20 in) easel pad for boys and girls of all ages. It's great for use on an easel, tabletop or the floor. Premium white bond paper is ideal for pencils, crayons, markers, chalk, watercolor or poster paints. 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).

Lift one of the eight peg puzzle pieces to see and hear what’s happening in each room of this busy house! This unique sound puzzle lets kids two and older discover an alarm clock waking up a child in the bedroom, the car engine roaring to life in the garage, breakfast sizzling on the stove in the kitchen, and much more. Replace the piece to immediately stop the sound and move to the next room! Kids two and older will love exploring the house and discovering new, full-color pictures under each piece, and learning what is making the realistic sounds. The interactive, sturdy wooden puzzle helps develop fine motor skills and auditory processing skills, and encourages problem solving and narrative thinking. Two AAA batteries required, not included; sounds are light-activated - for best results, use in bright, direct light.

Digging dirt, moving earth or just driving down the road, construction vehicles are captivating. This extra thick wooden puzzle includes six easy-grasp, chunky vehicle pieces. Each vehicle has a full-color, matching picture underneath and can stand upright for pretend play. Encourages eye-hand, fine motor and creative expression skills. 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)

Young construction workers and architects will spend hours with these lightweight yet durable cardboard building blocks. This 40-piece set features three sizes of "bricks" for constructive imaginative play. Made of premium, extra-thick cardboard for strength, they are easy to assemble and feature a wipe-clean surface. The red blocks hold up to 150 lbs! 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)

Join Old MacDonald and his friendly barnyard friends as they help each other complete this classic childhood song. Pegs help children two and older easily grasp and manipulate the eight adorably illustrated pieces (farmer, cow, pig, horse, chickens, ducks, dog, and sheep). Lift the beautifully illustrated wooden puzzle pieces to hear Old MacDonald start the song (“Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O!”), and each animal complete its part (for example, the pig sings, “And on that farm he had a pig, E-I-E-I-O [… etc.]”). Directions and lyrics are included on the puzzle so kids can sing along! Two AAA batteries required, not included; sounds are light-activated - for best results, use in bright, direct light.

Sing along with favorite childhood characters like The Itsy Bitsy Spider and the Farmer in the Dell with this unique wooden peg song puzzle! Match the six illustrated wooden puzzle pieces to the pictures in the beautifully carved wooden puzzle board to hear six different nursery rhymes (Hickory Dickory Dock, The Farmer in the Dell, Ring Around the Rosie, Row, Row, Row Your Boat, Pop Goes the Weasel, and The Itsy Bitsy Spider). Plastic pegs make it easy for small hands to grasp and manipulate the pieces. Lyrics are included on the puzzle so kids can sing along as they complete the puzzle! TIP: Puzzle has light-activated sensors; for best results, expose the sensor by removing a piece in a brightly lit room, then make the sound play by replacing the piece in the board; 2 AAA batteries required, not included.

Enjoy well-balanced play with wooden play food from the grains food group, including rice, a bread slice, a two-part bun, and a pretzel. The realistic play food is crafted to last for countless hours of imaginative play and stores in a sturdy wooden tray for easy sorting. Kids two-years-old and older will find the set fun to play with on its own and perfect for play kitchens, restaurants, and grocery stores. Combine with other Melissa & Doug food group sets to satisfy hungry imaginations! 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)

On the road, on the rails, by sea or by air, imaginations travel far and wide with this extra-thick wooden puzzle. Featuring nine easy-grasp, chunky vehicle pieces that can stand upright for pretend play. Each vehicle has a full-color, matching picture underneath. Encourages hand-eye, fine motor and creative expression skills. 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).

Enjoy well-balanced play with wooden play food from the dairy food group, including milk, butter, two cheeses, and a yogurt cup. The realistic play food is crafted to last for countless hours of imaginative play and stores in a sturdy wooden tray for easy sorting. Kids two-years-old and older will find the set fun to play with on its own and perfect for play kitchens, restaurants, and grocery stores. Combine with other Melissa & Doug food group sets to satisfy hungry imaginations! 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)

Engage little ones with this Melissa & Doug Pounding Bench that's beautifully constructed from high-quality, solid wood and child-safe materials. The classic little pounding bench features eight brightly colored pegs that play "peekaboo" as they go up and down. The pegs are non-removable and take turns showing their smiles while your toddler has fun using the sturdy, durable mallet. The toy is entertaining for kids while they get to practice naming the different colors of the pegs. It also helps promote eye-hand coordination, cause and effect, and fine motor skills. The wooden pounding bench makes a great gift for toddlers and preschoolers ages two and older for hands-on, screen-free play. For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called "the gold standard in early childhood play." Today, Melissa & Doug is proudly partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics to foster early brain development and help children build important life skills through play.

Enjoy well-balanced play with wooden play food from the produce (fruit and vegetable) food group, including a banana, tomato, watermelon, onion, and broccoli. The realistic play food is crafted to last for countless hours of imaginative play and stores in a sturdy wooden tray for easy sorting. Kids two-years-old and older will find the set fun to play with on its own and perfect for play kitchens, restaurants, and grocery stores. Combine with other Melissa & Doug food group sets to satisfy hungry imaginations! 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)

Number concepts, zero through nine, are illustrated in this 10-piece peg puzzle. A colorful picture under each piece shows the same number of items as the numeral on top of the piece, helping promote number recognition and counting skills! Encourages hand-eye, fine motor and visual perception skills. 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)

Finger painting is so much fun on this generous (12 inch x 18 inch) pad. Premium heavy-weight glossy white paper is coated on both sides to be totally non-absorbent. Pages tear free for displaying artwork. Great for art or craft projects with boys or girls ages two and older. 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).

Enjoy well-balanced play with wooden play food from the protein food group, including a chicken leg, hot dog, egg, steak, fish, and a burger. The realistic play food is crafted to last for countless hours of imaginative play and stores in a sturdy wooden tray for easy sorting. Kids two-years-old and older will find the set fun to play with on its own and perfect for play kitchens, restaurants, and grocery stores. Combine with other Melissa & Doug food group sets to satisfy hungry imaginations! 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)

"Drive" home the building blocks of basic math skills with this multi-faceted shape sorter and wooden truck in one! The nine brightly-colored shaped wooden blocks fit into cut-outs on three sides of the dump truck, making a satisfying "clunk" as they land in the hardwood truck bed. Wheels roll smoothly to deliver the blocks anywhere. Lift the back door and tilt the container to dump the blocks and start again! Two included play figures fit snuggly into the cab of the truck. This superbly crafted toy helps teach shape and color recognition and encourages imaginative play and creativity.