1. A much-loved story with fresh illustrations, One Hundred Shining Candles by Janet Lunn is a heartwarming tale of a girl who makes her family’s Christmas a magical one to remember forever. Tundra, $19.99
2. Magical Christmas by Merry Meg is a beautifully illustrated book that explains the traditions of the season, from Saint Nick to crackers to carols. Zero to Ten, $10.95
3. The Bottle Hover Catamaran is a great green gift that lets kids transform recycled water bottles into a fan-powered hovercraft. 4M, $14.95.
4. Adopt an animal with World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF-Canada). Pick from 13 different species – we loved the cute caribou. The gift comes wrapped in a reusable WWF-Canada tote bag and includes a personalized adoption certificate, a pamphlet about the animal and a $30 tax receipt. $40. Order at www.wwf.ca or 1-800-26-PANDA.
5. The Glow Station comes with a light wand and reusable canvas to create glow-in-the-dark masterpieces. Crayola, $29.99.
6. Paris-Beijing lets kids take on the role of geographer and world traveller, and it comes in an easy-to-carry case. McWiz, $39.99.
7. Dragon Voyage, a 180-piece puzzle created by Canadian artist Douglas Laird, will keep kids busy on winter days. Cobble Hill Puzzle Company, $12.99. Order online at www.boardgames.ca.
8. The Candy Science Kosmos kit has 25 candy recipes kids can make at home and is loaded with fun facts, such as who made the first marshmallow. Thames and Kosmos, $49.95.
* All items available at most toy or bookstores unless otherwise specified.
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