The Word Whammer is a letter recognition, phonics and spelling tutor with strong magnets that attaches to your fridge. It comes with 32 magnetic letters, and features 3 different spelling games. We’ve got one of these at home and AJ loves it. Ages 4-8

US $19.99 from Amazon

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This roly-poly, plastic retro Russian doll has weights in the bottom so it will never tip over. When gently knocked or bumped by a little person it rocks back and forth and makes a soothing jingly sound.

Size: comes in four sizes from 5.5″ high to 16″ high

From US $18 For the smallest of 4 sizes from Plastica

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This bright and cheerful hand painted wooden Nativity scene comes with an already assembled stable, Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus in manger, 3 wise men bearing gifts, 3 shepherds and 5 animals. Age 3+

20 x 36 x 16 cms.

UK £22.99 from Mulberry Bush

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Send John at Stupid Creatures a pair of CLEAN socks and some money and he will turn them into a one of a kind creature for you. You can make suggestions as to how many arms, legs, horns, ears, eyes and so on or you can leave John to weave (stitch) his magic and surprise you.

US $65.00 per creature, or $85 for a “Rush Job,” from Stupid Creatures

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This tabletop Baseball Pinball game looks like hours of fun for young baseball fans. Approximately 11″ x 11″. Ages 6+

US $12.99 from Kazoo Toys

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This Nativity scene by HABA has got to be my favourite. It’s a limited edition so get in quick because apparently they sold out in 2005. The set includes 18 detailed wooden pieces. Made of beexwax finished beechwood.

US $99.50 from Amazon

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Remember these!? Fisher Price first released these toy phones in 1962 and are now being re-released as part of Fisher Price’s Classics range. With it’s rolling eyes and ringing dial it has a lot of charm. Ages 1+

US $15.95 from Ollie Bollen

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Download and print off the gorgeous Olive and Archie patterns from über craft-blog goddess Hillary Lang of Wee Wonderfuls. While these patterns are a little too complicated for most kids themselves to follow, they will make the perfect handmade holiday gift for your little ones.

US $10 PDF download from Wee Wonderfuls

Whimsical, colourful and unique - I love all of the clothing on Ponies n Sugar Cookies’ Etsy store - If only they shipped Internationally! This little soft Carter’s onesie is appliqued with apples cut from vintage fabric.

Size: 9 months

US $17 from PoniesnSugarCookies.etsy.com

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This paint-your-own nutcracker would make a great seasonal activity. The kit comes with a wooden nutcracker, brushes, paints, gloss, and a fun fact and painting guide. Ages 5+

US $14.99 from Kazoo Toys

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Lincoln Logs are a classic construction toy. This collector’s edition contains over 150 pieces, and comes with an individually numbered solid wood case measuring 14″ x 22.5″ x 4.25″.

US $78.90 from Amazon

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Perfect for hot chocolate or baby chinos. These little cup and saucer sets come in four different Monster Kid designs; a werewolf, an X-Ray man, a mummy (pictured) and a vampire.

US $15.00 for cup and saucer from The Argyle Academy

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