Kids will love building their own mini Mayan temple with this 80 piece construction set. Ages 3+

US $38.49 from Amazon

AUD $79 from Kido

These little glazed ceramic characters are handmade in Japan and are filled with soil and rye grass seeds. They are ready and waiting to be watered with the promise that they will germinate in less than two weeks – after all, Nyokki means “grow, grow, grow” in Japanese. They would look incredibly cute on a sunny window sill.

Size: 1.75″ high and are 1.875″ in diameter

US $9.95 each from Sprout Home

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Let your little one discover their inner sushi chef with this fun wooden sushi making kit. Contains assorted pieces of sushi, cleaver, condiments, and chopsticks. Ages 3+

US $19.99 from Kazoo Toys

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AJ has been dipping into this enormous 400 page book recently with much vim and vigour. Children’s book illustrator Taro Gomi’s lovely loose illustrations are accompanied by short promts which encourage kids to not only colour but to draw, create and imagine.

US $12.89 from Amazon

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These sturdy digital cameras have dual handgrips and large buttons that are perfect for kids. They take photos at 640×480 resolution and have 8Mb of built in memory, about enough for 60 photos. Ages 3+

US $79.99 at Amazon

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Made from bright fabric direct from Ghana, Africa, this tiered sun dress has elastic in the bodice for a better fit and eyelet trim at the hem.

Size: Medium (4-6 years) – maybe available in other sizes.

US $35 from ragamufyn.etsy.com

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Kids who are into scrapbooking might be interested in snapping up this Halloween themed paper pack ready for their spooky layout. It includes 12″ x 12″ paper in 2 each of 4 Halloween patterns, plus 2 each of 4 solid colors.

US $4.95 from Oriental Trading Company Inc.

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