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Our Top Ten Gifts for Kids
The best Toys, Games and Books handpicked by the experts at B&N Kids

Product Image. Title: Puzzle Stacker Mini

P'kolino's Puzzle Stacker is destined to become a new toy box classic. Made of solid wood with brightly colored rings, this durable activity toy encourages imagination and discovery as a child finds endless ways to stack, unstack and create.

Age Range: Ages 1-3

Product Image. Title: Bilibo - Orange

The ultimate in imaginative play, this Swiss-created toy has won numerous awards for its open-ended design. A sled, a sit-and-spin, a helmet, a train tunnel -- every child will find their own unique way to play with Bilibo.

Age Range: Ages 2-7


A breakout hit of 2009! We love that every time your child plays with Crazy Forts, a new creation comes to life. Just add bedsheets to construct a playhouse, an igloo, a tunnel or other spectacular structure.

Age Range: Ages 4-10

Product Image. Title: The Earth Puzzleball - 540 pieces

For the little puzzler in your life, the Earth Puzzleball is a great way to take jigsaw creation to the next level. This educational globe comes complete with a display stand so that your handiwork can be enjoyed long after the puzzle is completed.

Age Range: Ages 10+

Product Image. Title: Sleep Sheep

Need the perfect gift for the newest little one in your life? The Sleep Sheep produces four soothing sounds to help children fall asleep, including ocean waves, spring showers, and harmonious whale songs.

Age Range: Ages 0-2

Product Image. Title: Automoblox Mini 3-Pack Blue Sedan, Red Sportscar, Green Pick-up

This unique automotive construction system allows children to think and create in 3-D space. Boasting interchangeable wheels, tires and roof, each car features unique set of rims and matching color wheels. Mix them up for your own custom creations.

Age Range: Ages 3-10

Product Image. Title: Groovie Blocks

For the toddler on your list, these Groovie Blocks use the latest educational theories for teaching basic math concepts. Stack them up, knock them down, interlock them, make patterns, shapes and more. Best of all, they are made in the USA and come in a recycled gift box.

Age Range: Ages 2-8

Product Image. Title: Shrinky Dinks Friends, Fashion & Fun

Classic Shrinky Dinks are back, with an added creative element. Make magnets, hair clips, jewelry, charms and more with this craft kit.

Age Range: Ages 7+


Inspire a love of reading with Tag! Each touch of the Tag Reader makes words talk, pictures sing and stories live out loud on the page. This set includes the children's classic storybook Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss.

Age Range: Ages 4-8

Product Image. Title: LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0

by LEGO

Bring robotic creations to life with LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0. Combining the unlimited versatility of the classic LEGO building system with an intelligent microcomputer and intuitive drag-and-drop programming software, this set offers literally endless creative possibilities.

Age Range: Ages 8+