0 - 5 years:
1. Fix the Mix! Sequencing Game lets kids put everything from letters to nursery rhymes in order. LeapFrog, $24.99.
2. Kid-O's hat and mitt sets are irresistible – and made in Canada, too! Newborn to age six. $20 per set. Order online at www.kid-os.ca.
3. I Am Blessed by Grace Maccarone celebrates the most important gifts of all: food, clothing, friends and family. Scholastic, $9.99
4. Explore Mr. Kringle's special store in The Little Toy Shop, by award-winning Canadian author Frances Wolfe. Tundra, $21.99
5. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Lego has released a special edition of its 700-piece kit in great retro packaging. $44.99.
6. The Matchbox Mega Rig Shuttle Mission is one giant spaceship that transforms into 30 space vehicles. Mattel, $44.99.
7. Kati the Canadian Butterfly Girl comes in her own red pouch (which doubles as gift wrap) and one tree is planted for every purchase. What’s not to love about her? Wildwood Media Ltd., $24.99. Order online at www.littlehumbugs.com.
8. With more than 400 activities, songs and sounds, the Caring Corners Mrs. Goodbee Talking Dollhouse nurtures sharing and empathy as kids play. The manufacturer has also partnered with Goodwill; families are encouraged to fill the empty dollhouse box with gently used items and take it to their local Goodwill together. Learning Curve Brands Inc., $99.99.
* All items available at most toy or bookstores unless otherwise specified.
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